Nintendo revealed, on Thursday (17), the first details of Mario Kart World, announced as the biggest title of the franchise to date. Scheduled for June 5, the game will be released next to the Switch 2 console, and bet on an unprecedented experience: an open, interconnected world where each road leads to a new race.
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In the new format, players will be able to travel cities, deserts, snowy mountains and even the bottom of the sea. In addition to traditional races, the title will include ways such as Knockout Tour, Batalha, Free Roam and parallel missions that expand play time.
Open world races with dynamic climate
For the first time in the series, Mario Kart leaves closed circuits and bets on a continuous journey. The clues are spread throughout an interconnected region, with real roads between them. In addition, the game world has cycles of day and night, as well as climate change that influence vehicle management and performance.
In practice, this means that the player starts a race, as in the traditional Mario Bros. circuit, and needs to drive until the next track to start the new stage of the competition. This feature is present in the Grand Prix and Knockout Tour modes.
New game modes and challenges in Mario Kart World
At Knockout Tour, the goal is to survive an extensive path with checkpoints along the way. Thus, who does not arrive in time, is out. Mode includes mobile obstacles such as Bulls Bullet and Hammer Bros. attacks, requiring quick reflexes and strategy.
Already in Free Roam, the focus comes out of the competition and goes to exploration. It is possible to drive freely through different scenarios, find hidden coins, trigger switches and complete hundreds of optional missions. The mode also allows you to take pictures and play in group, local or online.
Up to 24 simultaneous players
Mario Kart World expands the number of competitors: Now, up to 24 players can participate in the Grand Prix and Knockout Tour races. In local multiplayer, up to four users can divide the same screen, while eight can connect by local network with two Switch 2 consoles.
In online experience, players can see friends on the map and teleport directly to them. There is also GameChat support, which allows voice conversations using the console microphone. Until March 2026, the appeal will be free without requiring Nintendo Switch online signature.
Battles, unpublished items and amazing characters
Battle mode is back with modalities like Coin Runners and Balloon Battle. Among the unpublished items are the ice flower, which makes rivals skids, and the hammer, which blocks opponents. There is also the currency hull, which generates extra coins for those who collect it.
In addition to the classic characters like Mario, Luigi and Bowser, the game brings unusual options like Goomba, Spike and even a cow. The clues include unpublished places such as Crown City and Boo Cinema, as well as reimaginated versions of old circuits.
New features and personalized controls
The gameplay has been expanded with movements such as the Jump Charge, which allows you to jump on obstacles and grind on rails. The player can also walk on walls for short periods. Another novelty is the Rewind function, which makes it possible to go back in the event of error, although rivals remain moving.
The game also features the cameraplay feature. Using a special camera (sold separately), the player's face appears next to the character in online or local matches, with detection of up to four people per system.
Mario Kart World arrives with versions for all profiles
The title includes assistance options such as smart direction, automatic acceleration and movement controls. There is also support for the new Joy-Con 2 Wheel accessory, which simulates a physical steering wheel. Modes such as Trials and VS Race complete the package, with customizable rules and team disputes.
Scheduled on June 5, Mario Kart World promises to reinvent the franchise by uniting exploration, personalization and competitiveness in a single experience. The world is now the track - and it's open to everyone.
