Mario Kart World: The new racing adventure for the Switch 2!

Mario Kart World: The new racing adventure for the Switch 2!

New York City, USA - Today the new game "Mario Kart World" was officially published for Nintendos Switch 2. This game is considered one of the flagship launch titles for the new console, which is launched with a total of 28 games. "Mario Kart World" offers the players an exciting open game world that is reminiscent of the living world of "Forza Horizon", and thus breaks with the familiar format of individual racetracks, which prevailed in the previous editions. The start of sales takes place on June 5, 2025 and the game has no age restriction.

After over a decade since the last new title of the series, Mario Kart 8, "Mario Kart World" brings numerous innovative elements. According to tz.de filters the game both old and new game modes. The classic Grand Prix, time runs and versus races are back, while the newly introduced knockout tour mode introduces exciting battle royal elements, in which 24 players compete against each other on a linear route. The rearest four players out of certain sections of the route before the last four finally fight for victory.

variety of character and adaptation options

Another remarkable feature of "Mario Kart World" is the large selection of playable characters. The list includes over 100 figures, including well-known characters such as Mario, Peach and Bowser as well as new ones, including a cow that is considered a fan favorite. Players have the opportunity to unlock characters and vehicles by winning cups or collecting points in the game. News such as the "Dash Food" item allow players to change their characters' colors and costumes. As indicated in a Polygon reporting, players can also unlock new vehicles during the races.

The adaptation options not only extend to costumes, but also to the gameplay itself. Players can now use alternative boost techniques and drive on walls and rails, which gives the classic Mario Kart gameplay new dynamics. The players can let off steam in a total of 30 known routes, 16 of them new and 14 from previous games. Classic routes were elaborately revised to bring a breath of fresh air to the series.

connection and online modes

The game enables a highly interactive game mode. The free roaming options offer a spacious world map with hundreds of collector's pieces and missions. Competitative matches such as the versus races already mentioned offer the opportunity to play locally with up to four players or online with up to eight players. In addition, the online features require a paid membership for Nintendo Switch Online. This creates a new measure of networking and competition among the players, which makes “Mario Kart World” more attractive for both single players and competitive players.

summarizing "Mario Kart World" is a significant evolution of the series that has had hardly any changes over the past ten years. The developers, which are supported by Nintendos EPD, Monolith Soft, 1-up Studio and Bandai Namco Studios, have designed the game in an open world with innovative mechanics and appealing gameplay. The dynamic game modes, the variety of characters and the possibility of adapting promise an exciting gaming experience that is intended for both newcomers and for experienced fans of the series.  Mariowiki also mentions that the game will be available in several languages, including German, which appeals to a broad target group.