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Mario Kart World

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

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Mario Kart World
Racing
Open-World
Systems
4.5/5
Top Critic Avg: 87/100 Critics Rec: 97%
Released
June 5, 2025
ESRB
Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer

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

A sprawling world of courses. Speed across plains, cities, water, volcanos, and much more. Everything is connected!

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

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 in-game pics at scenic spots.

Play Together - Have a blast with friends, whether near or far. Up to 4 players can race on the same system. Play using your choice of button controls or motion controls. Attach a Joy-Con 2 controller to the optional Joy-Con 2 wheel accessory to wheely feel like you're driving. You can also play using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers connected wirelessly.

Prequel(s)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Franchise
Mario Kart
Number of Players
1-24
Nintendo Switch Release Date
June 5, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
June 5, 2025
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch 2
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty

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