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Mario Kart World

System: Nintendo Switch 2 Release date: 05/06/2025
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Start your engines and race across a sprawling world!

Hit the open road with Mario and friends! Zip along courses on a vast world where everything is connected. Race around grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol' volcanos, and more...plus everything in-between. Exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!

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World

Everywhere is your race course!
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A sprawling world of courses

Speed across plains, cities, water, volcanos, and much more. Everything is connected!

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Go beyond the course

There's more to racing than just the road. Hop off the course and race the distance to the next one!

 
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Races

Burn rubber in heated 24-driver races!

Grand Prix

Grand Prix

Compete to earn the most points across four connected courses. Try to claim the top spot among 24 racers!

The areas between courses are part of the race, too!

Compete to earn the most points across four connected courses. Try to claim the top spot among 24 racers!

The areas between courses are part of the race, too!

A non-stop transcontinental rally

Knockout Tour

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Free Roam

Drive wherever your heart takes you!

Where to? That's up to you! Take off in any direction in this new mode. Explore areas that pique your interest, and maybe even snap some pics at scenic spots.

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Drivers and Vehicles

Race as familiar favourites and surprising additions, with so many combinations of drivers, vehicles and outfits to discover!

 
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Items and Techniques

Check out the new skills and items that'll give you a competitive edge on the course!

 
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Play together

Have a blast with friends, whether near or far!

Up to four players can race on the same console

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Play using your choice of button controls or motion controls. Attach a Joy-Con 2 controller to the Joy-Con 2 wheel accessory (sold separately) to wheely feel like you're driving.

You can also play using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers connected wirelessly.

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Place your face in the race!

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With CameraPlay, you can connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), to see each others' reactions while you play! CameraPlay works with everyone gathered together in the same room or over GameChat.

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Note: Video features require a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately).

All together, anytime, anywhere

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Fire up GameChat to enjoy the feeling of close company with friends – even when you're far apart!

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Talk using the console's built-in microphone or share your screen in real time. If you connect a compatible USB-C camera, like the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), you can go face-to-face over video chat.

Whether you're competing in a race or simply exploring the open road, it's like you're zooming around together!

To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Internet connection and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required. Mobile phone number registration required to use GameChat. Children must get approval from a parent or guardian via the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app to use GameChat. Some online services may not be available in all countries. A compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), is required to use some game features and video chat.

GameChat Welcome Offer

Until March 31st 2026, anyone can enjoy GameChat! Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.

 

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World

Release date: 05/06/2025

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Contents

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Nintendo Switch 2

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Mario Kart World

(download code)

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Nintendo Switch 2

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Mario Kart World

(download code)

Limited-time production through autumn 2025 (available while supplies last)

Play like you're really driving!

Joy-Con 2 Wheel (Set of two)

(sold separately, Joy-Con 2 controllers not included)

Insert a Joy-Con 2 controller for a wheely fun time with motion controls! Joy-Con 2 attach and detach easily thanks to their magnetic connections

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Bring everyone together from anywhere

Nintendo Switch 2 camera

(sold separately)

Put your game face on in GameChat video chats with this camera accessory! This camera is compatible with all play modes and is easy to set up in any location.

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In the case of games that use cloud streaming technology, a free launcher application or demo can be downloaded.

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This software includes modes or features for which an internet connection and a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online are required. Any online play modes require a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Find out more about paid Nintendo Switch Online memberships.

Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.

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Race across the continent

Courses are spread all across this wide world, with many different routes connecting them. Leave limits in your rear view mirror and drive them all!

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All kinds of courses!

From the canyon curves of Mario Bros. Circuit, to the towering skyscrapers of Crown City and beyond. Discover these courses and more across the world!

As well as many new courses, familiar favourites from the Mario Kart series also return. Race on them all, both during the day and night!

Drive the routes between

Races aren't limited to just the course – they also spill out into the roads that connect one course with another. Watch out for buses, trucks, and other obstacles too!

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A sprawling world of courses

Burn rubber in heated competitions across...well, everywhere! Take on four-race cups in Grand Prix, drive to survive in the new Knockout Tour, and more!

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Grand Prix

Race across the continent

Compete to earn the most points across four connected race courses. The paths between courses are part of the race, too!

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A packed starting grid

Try to claim the top spot among 24 drivers – the most in series history!

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Knockout Tour

A non-stop transcontinental rally

Barrel through back-to-back courses, with no pit stops along the way.

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Drive to survive

There are five checkpoints between you and the finish line. If you're too far down the pack when you hit a checkpoint, you'll be eliminated!

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More modes

Want to take a spin in even more races? Try these other ways to play: Time Trials, Battles and more!

Support Features

If you're new to the Mario Kart series, added support features can help you along the way! Try using Smart Steering to stay on the course, Tilt Controls that let you use motion controls to steer, and more.

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No roads? No problem!

Ride the rivers, see the seas, drive the desert and more – you can go virtually everywhere, even to the edge of the world!

So much to discover!

If you spot a P Switch out in the world, drive into it to start a mission! Keep a look out for hidden Coins, ? Panels and Peach Medallions too.

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Snap souvenir pics

Take photos whenever you'd like! Rotate the camera, strike a pose, and even add stamps and other fun effects, then share them via the Nintendo Switch App on your smart device.

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Explore together

You can also enjoy Free Roam with friends, whether playing online or via Local Wireless Play.

Huddle up for a group photo

Pick a scenic spot, co-ordinate your outfits, strike poses – whatever you want to do, do it together! Talk over GameChat to organise the fun.

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Hit the road with your favourite combo!

Between drivers and their various outfit options, there are loads of combos to unlock and choose from!

Have a blast exploring the many different combinations of driver, outfit, and vehicle. Which will be your favourite?

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Unlock new characters and outfits as you play. Try eating Dash Food or casting a spell with Kamek, and see what happens!

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Collect as many Coins as you can to unlock new vehicles!

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Items

Use powerful items to turn the table on your opponents and aim for first place!

…plus many, many more!

Welcome to Yoshi's!

These restaurants are found everywhere! Hit the drive-thru to pick up some Dash Food inspired by the region you're in, then eat it for a short burst of speed. Your driver's outfit might change as well!

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From the next race onward, you can select that outfit when you choose your driver.

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New techniques!

Master these tricks to leave your opponents in the dust.

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Have a blast with friends, whether near or far

No matter where you are, you can always share the fun of Mario Kart World with others in a variety of different ways!

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Local play with friends

Connect your Nintendo Switch 2 console to a TV using the included dock and comfortably play with up to three other players.

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Get in the game with CameraPlay

Connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), to place your face in the race! CameraPlay works with everyone gathered together in the same room or over GameChat.

Note: Video features require a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately).

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Online play with rivals around the world

Race together, no matter the distance! Up to 24 players from around the world can play against each other.

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You can even drive around and explore together in Free Roam as you wait for the next race to start.

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All together, anytime, anywhere with GameChat

Fire up GameChat to enjoy the feeling of close company with friends – even when you're far apart!

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Talk using the console's built-in microphone or share your screen in real time. Whether you're competing in a race or simply exploring the open road, it's like you're zooming around together!

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If you connect a compatible USB-C camera, like the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), you can go face-to-face over video chat.

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To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Internet connection and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required. Mobile phone number registration required to use GameChat. Children must get approval from a parent or guardian via the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app to use GameChat. Some online services may not be available in all countries. A compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), is required to use some game features and video chat.

Categories

Party, Racing

Players

Single System (1-4), Local Wireless (2-8), Online (2-24)

Publisher

Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Online features

Play online, enjoy a growing library of classic NES & Super NES games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Find out more.

Online play, Save Data Cloud

Age rating

Nintendo Switch 2 game

System

Nintendo Switch 2

Release date

05/06/2025

Age rating

PEGI 3

Languages

Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese