Switch 2 Mario Kart World Direct live: watch here

While we may still have questions around Switch 2‘s pricing and mouse controls, extensive hands-on time with Nintendo’s new console has left us in no doubt of one thing: Mario Kart World is an absolute banger.

Join us today as we hear more directly from Nintendo on its biggest Switch 2 launch title, and – if you’re not sold yet – maybe you’ll see something that ultimately helps justify Mario Kart World‘s standalone £80 cost.

Nintendo’s Mario Kart World Direct kicks off at 2pm UK time – that’s 9am Eastern, or a 6am Pacific if you’re over the pond – and last for roughly 15 minutes. We’ll be reporting live – let us know what you want to see more of!

Mario Kart World Direct – 17/04/2025