Mario Kart World: Difference between revisions

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
m (link to German page)
Tags: Reverted Mobile edit Advanced mobile edit
(41 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 10: Line 10:
|languages={{languages|en_us=y|en_gb=y|es_es=y|es_latam=y|fr_ca=y|fr_fr=y|de=y|it=y|nl=y|pt_pt=y|pt_br=y|ru=y|jp=y|zh_simp=y|zh_trad=y|kr=y}}
|languages={{languages|en_us=y|en_gb=y|es_es=y|es_latam=y|fr_ca=y|fr_fr=y|de=y|it=y|nl=y|pt_pt=y|pt_br=y|ru=y|jp=y|zh_simp=y|zh_trad=y|kr=y}}
|genre=[[Mario Kart (series)|Racing]]
|genre=[[Mario Kart (series)|Racing]]
|ratings={{ratings|esrb=e|esrbC=<ref name=engwebsite/>|pegi=3|pegiC=<ref name=eurwebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Mario-Kart-World-2790000.html European website]</ref>|acb=g|acbC=<ref name=auswebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/ Australian Nintendo Switch 2 website]</ref>|cero=a|ceroC=<ref name=jpnwebsite/>|usk=0|uskC=<ref name=gerwebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/de-de/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-2-Spiele/Mario-Kart-World-2790000.html German website]</ref>|classind=L|classindC=<ref name=brawebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/mario-kart-world/ Brazilian website]</ref>|smeccv=A|smeccvC=<ref name=mexwebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/mario-kart-world/ Mexican website]</ref>|gsrr=p|gsrrC=<ref name=twnwebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/tw/games/switch2/aaaaa/ Taiwanese website]</ref>|rars=|fpb= |gcam= |mro= }}
|ratings={{ratings|esrb=e|esrbC=<ref name=engwebsite/>|pegi=3|pegiC=<ref name=eurwebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Mario-Kart-World-2790000.html European website]</ref>|acb=g|acbC=<ref name=auswebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/ Australian Nintendo Switch 2 website]</ref>|cero=a|ceroC=<ref name=jpnwebsite/>|usk=0|uskC=<ref name=gerwebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/de-de/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-2-Spiele/Mario-Kart-World-2790000.html German website]</ref>|classind=L|classindC=<ref name=brawebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/mario-kart-world/ Brazilian website]</ref>|smeccv=A|smeccvC=<ref name=mexwebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/mario-kart-world/ Mexican website]</ref>|gsrr=p|gsrrC=<ref name=twnwebsite>[https://www.nintendo.com/tw/games/switch2/aaaaa/ Taiwanese website]</ref>|rars=|fpb= |gcam=3|gcamC=<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/NintendoSaudi/photos/pb.61551907031843.-2207520000/593535033849337/?type=3 Nintendo Saudi Facebook page]</ref>|mro= }}
|format={{format|switch2=1|switch2dl=1}}
|format={{format|switch2=1|switch2dl=1}}
|input=
|input=
|serials=
|serials=
}}
}}
'''''Mario Kart World''''' is an upcoming game in the {{id|MK|series|a}} set to be released alongside the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] as a launch title worldwide on June 5, 2025. First teased during the system's "first-look" trailer on January 16, 2025,<ref name=FirstLook>Nintendo of America (January 16, 2025). [https://youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 16, 2025.</ref> the game was properly revealed in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. It is the sixteenth entry in the ''Mario Kart'' series, the twelfth to be released by Nintendo, the first game announced for the Switch 2, and the first new ''Mario Kart'' title since ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'', released almost five years prior. It is also the first ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' game overall to be released for the Switch 2, the first ''Mario Kart'' game to be a launch title for its console, and the first ''Mario Kart'' game to feature [[Kevin Afghani]]'s voicework.
'''''Mario Kart World''''' is an upcoming game in the {{id|MK|series|a}} set to be released alongside the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] as a launch title worldwide on June 5, 2025. Initially teased during the Nintendo Switch 2's reveal trailer on January 16, 2025, as the first game shown for the system,<ref name=FirstLook>Nintendo of America (January 16, 2025). [https://youtu.be/itpcsQQvgAQ Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 16, 2025.</ref> the game was properly revealed in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. It is the sixteenth entry in the ''Mario Kart'' series, the twelfth to be released by Nintendo, the first new ''Mario Kart'' title since ''[[Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit]]'' (released almost five years prior), and the first original, major console entry in the series since ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' (released 11 years prior). It is also the first ''Mario Kart'' game to be a launch title for its console and to feature [[Kevin Afghani]]'s voicework.


Races now consist of 24 racers, doubling from the previous 12. Players receive points in racing as before, with some positions receiving the same number of points.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> [[Bike]]s and [[All-Terrain Vehicle|ATV]]s return following their absence in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. Some karts in this game utilize unique wheel designs, with some lacking wheels entirely in favor of {{wp|Continuous track|treads}}. Kart customization as seen in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' does not return, and gliders introduced in ''Mario Kart 7'' are also absent; instead, karts can now extend wings, which function the same as gliders. Karts can also now drive along the top of water rather than beneath it, with both new mechanics creating a comparable vehicle system to ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. Karts also gain the ability to drive on walls after a height boost without the need of [[anti-gravity]], and balance on railings and other thin platforms to quickly charge up [[Mini-Turbo]]s.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> When holding down the button after a [[Hop (move)|hop]] without turning, players can charge up a short jump instead of initiating a [[drift]].<ref name=Sliver/> After such a jump, the player is granted a small speed boost similar to a Mini-Turbo. The jumps can be charged to blue, orange, and yellow sparks, with each granting a longer-lasting boost after landing.<ref name=Valbuena /><ref name=KirbyGCN17>{{cite|title=Mario Kart World Demo Gameplay at Nintendo Switch 2 Experience: New York|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH6Hf6RKGG4|date=April 6, 2025|author=KirbyGCN17|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref> In addition, two new in-game modes were added: Knockout Tour and Free Roam. Knockout Tour is an all-out battle mode where players race over consecutive tracks and are eliminated on a specific lap if not met after the required amount of racers, while Free Roam is an open-world adventure mode where one or multiple players can freely explore any track both on- and off-road.<ref name=Direct/>
Races now consist of 24 racers, doubling from the previous 12. Players receive points in racing as before, with some positions receiving the same number of points.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> [[Bike]]s and [[All-Terrain Vehicle|ATV]]s return following their absence in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''. Some karts in this game utilize unique wheel designs, with some lacking wheels entirely in favor of {{wp|Continuous track|treads}}. Kart customization as seen in ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' does not return, and gliders introduced in ''Mario Kart 7'' are also absent; instead, karts can now extend wings, which function the same as gliders. Karts can also now drive along the top of water rather than beneath it, with both new mechanics creating a comparable vehicle system to ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. Karts also gain the ability to drive on walls after a height boost without the need of [[anti-gravity]], and balance on railings and other thin platforms to quickly charge up [[Mini-Turbo]]s.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> When holding down the button after a [[Hop (move)|hop]] without turning, players can charge up a short jump instead of initiating a [[drift]].<ref name=Sliver/> After such a jump, the player is granted a small speed boost similar to a Mini-Turbo. The jumps can be charged to blue, orange, and yellow sparks, with each granting a longer-lasting boost after landing.<ref name=Valbuena /><ref name=KirbyGCN17>{{cite|title=Mario Kart World Demo Gameplay at Nintendo Switch 2 Experience: New York|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH6Hf6RKGG4|date=April 6, 2025|author=KirbyGCN17|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref> In addition, two new in-game modes were added: Knockout Tour and Free Roam. Knockout Tour is an all-out battle mode where players race over consecutive tracks and are eliminated on a specific lap if not met after the required amount of racers, while Free Roam is an open-world adventure mode where one or multiple players can freely explore any track both on- and off-road.<ref name=Direct/>
Line 95: Line 95:
MKWorld Mario Costume 4.png|Happi<ref name=Sliver/>
MKWorld Mario Costume 4.png|Happi<ref name=Sliver/>
MKWorld Mario Costume 5.png|Cowboy<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Mario Costume 5.png|Cowboy<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Mario Costume 6.png|
MKWorld Mario Costume 6.png|Dune Rider<ref name=ThunderStashGaming>{{cite|author=ThunderStash Gaming|date=April 8, 2025|title=I Played Mario Kart World at the Switch 2 Experience Event – And Won the Tournament!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ztFJmjsCqQ|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 9, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Mario Sunshine outfit.png|
MKWorld Mario Sunshine outfit.png|TBA
MKWorld Mario Pro Racer Outfit.png|
MKWorld Mario Pro Racer Outfit.png|TBA
No image.png|Mechanic<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
MKWorld Mechanic Mario.png|Mechanic<ref name=ThunderStashGaming/>
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Luigi
;Luigi
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Luigi.png|Pro Racer<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Luigi.png|Pro Racer<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Luigi Costume 1.png|
MKWorld Luigi Costume 1.png|TBA
MKWorld Luigi Costume 2.png|
MKWorld Luigi Costume 2.png|TBA
MKWorld Luigi Costume 3.png|Gondolier<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Luigi Costume 3.png|Gondolier<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Luigi Costume 4.png|Happi<ref>{{cite|author=BubblemanPedri|date=April 7, 2025|title=Mario Kart World - Knockout Mode @ Nintendo Switch 2 Experience New York|url=https://youtu.be/6FIxZpzZPYM?si=3E9Zrg_IkpqFcR0a&t=343|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Luigi Costume 4.png|Happi<ref>{{cite|author=BubblemanPedri|date=April 7, 2025|title=Mario Kart World - Knockout Mode @ Nintendo Switch 2 Experience New York|url=https://youtu.be/6FIxZpzZPYM?si=3E9Zrg_IkpqFcR0a&t=343|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Luigi Costume 5.jpg|
MKWorld Luigi Costume 5.jpg|TBA
MKWorld Luigi All Terrain.jpg|
MKWorld Luigi All Terrain.jpg|TBA
LuigiMechanicMKW.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Peach
;Peach
Line 115: Line 116:
MKWorld Peach Costume 1.png|Pro Racer<ref name=HikakinTV>{{cite|author=HikakinTV|date=April 3, 2025|title=Nintendo Switch 2でマリオカート ワールド遊びまくってみた!【予約すべし】|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKOn7UElFuY|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Peach Costume 1.png|Pro Racer<ref name=HikakinTV>{{cite|author=HikakinTV|date=April 3, 2025|title=Nintendo Switch 2でマリオカート ワールド遊びまくってみた!【予約すべし】|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKOn7UElFuY|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Peach Costume 2.png|Yukata<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Peach Costume 2.png|Yukata<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Peach Costume 3.png|
MKWorld Peach Costume 3.png|TBA
MKWorld Peach Costume 4.png|
MKWorld Peach Costume 4.png|TBA
MKW Peach Screenshot 4.jpg|
MKW Peach Screenshot 4.jpg|TBA
MKW Peach Screenshot 2.jpg|
MKW Peach Screenshot 2.jpg|TBA
MKW Peach Screenshot 3.jpg|
MKW Peach Screenshot 3.jpg|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Daisy
;Daisy
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Daisy Costume 1.png|
MKWorld Daisy Costume 1.png|TBA
MKWorld Daisy Costume 2.png|Swimwear<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Daisy Costume 2.png|Swimwear<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Daisy Costume 3.png|
MKWorld Daisy Costume 3.png|TBA
MKWorld Daisy Oasis.png|Oasis<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Daisy Oasis.png|Oasis<ref name=IGN/>
MK World Daisy black scarf costume.png
MK World Daisy black scarf costume.png|TBA
MKWorld Daisy Vacation.jpg|
MKWorld Daisy Vacation.jpg|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Rosalina
;Rosalina
Line 134: Line 135:
MKWorld Rosalina Costume 2.jpg|Touring<ref name=NintendoLife/>
MKWorld Rosalina Costume 2.jpg|Touring<ref name=NintendoLife/>
MKWorld Rosalina Costume 1.png|Pro Racer<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Rosalina Costume 1.png|Pro Racer<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Rosalina Costume 3.png|
MKWorld Rosalina Costume 3.png|TBA
MKWorld Rosalina Costume 4.png|
MKWorld Rosalina Costume 4.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Bowser
;Bowser
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Bowser Costume 1.png|
MKWorld Bowser Costume 1.png|TBA
MKWorld Bowser Costume 2.png|All-Terrain<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Bowser Costume 2.png|All-Terrain<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Bowser Biker Outfit.png|Biker<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Bowser Biker Outfit.png|Biker<ref name=IGN/>
Line 147: Line 148:
MKWorld Toad Costume 1.png|Explorer<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKWorld Toad Costume 1.png|Explorer<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKWorld Toad Costume 2.png|Burger Bud<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Toad Costume 2.png|Burger Bud<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Toad Costume 3.png|
MKWorld Toad Costume 3.png|TBA
MKWorld Toad train outfit.png|
MKWorld Toad train outfit.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Wario
;Wario
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Wario Costume 1.png|
MKWorld Wario Costume 1.png|TBA
MKWorld Wario Costume 2.png|
MKWorld Wario Costume 2.png|TBA
MKWorld Wario Biker.png|Biker<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Wario Biker.png|Biker<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Wario Costume 4.png|Wicked Wasp<ref>@hypermario24 (April 7, 2025). [https://x.com/hypermario24/status/1909145674026828149 "''So I just found out Wario's bee outfit is called "Wicked Wasp" Which is strange because he looks more bee than wasp, but for Wario, I guess it makes sense. #Wario''"]. X. Retrieved April 7, 2025.</ref>
MKWorld Wario Costume 4.png|Wicked Wasp<ref>@hypermario24 (April 7, 2025). [https://x.com/hypermario24/status/1909145674026828149 "''So I just found out Wario's bee outfit is called "Wicked Wasp" Which is strange because he looks more bee than wasp, but for Wario, I guess it makes sense. #Wario''"]. X. Retrieved April 7, 2025.</ref>
MKWorld Wario Pirate.png|
MKWorld Wario Pirate.png|TBA
MKWorld Wario Costume 6.png|
MKWorld Wario Costume 6.png|TBA
WarioAltMKW.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Waluigi
;Waluigi
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Waluigi Costume 1.png|
MKWorld Waluigi Costume 1.png|TBA
MKWorld Waluigi Costume 2.png|
MKWorld Waluigi Costume 2.png|TBA
MKWorld Waluigi Costume 3.png|Road Ruffian<ref>{{cite|author=GameSpot|publisher=Facebook|date=April 4, 2025|url=www.facebook.com/reel/1811420956322494|accessdate=April 7, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Waluigi Costume 3.png|Road Ruffian<ref>{{cite|author=GameSpot|publisher=Facebook|date=April 4, 2025|url=www.facebook.com/reel/1811420956322494|accessdate=April 7, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Waluigi mariachi outfit.png|Mariachi<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Waluigi mariachi outfit.png|Mariachi<ref name=IGN/>
Line 169: Line 171:
;Toadette
;Toadette
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Toadette Costume 1.png|
MKWorld Toadette Costume 1.png|TBA
MKWorld Toadette SoftServer.png|Soft Server<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Toadette SoftServer.png|Soft Server<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Toadette Costume 2.png|
MKWorld Toadette Costume 2.png|TBA
MKWorld New Toadette Costume.png|
MKWorld New Toadette Costume.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Birdo
;Birdo
Line 181: Line 183:
;Baby Mario
;Baby Mario
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Baby Mario racing outfit.png
MKWorld Baby Mario racing outfit.png|TBA
MKWorld Baby Mario Swimwear Outfit.png|Swimwear<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Mario Swimwear Outfit.png|Swimwear<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Mario Work Crew.jpg|{{conjectural|Work Crew}}
MKWorld Baby Mario Work Crew.jpg|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Baby Luigi
;Baby Luigi
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Baby Luigi Work Crew Outfit.png|Work Crew<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Luigi Work Crew Outfit.png|Work Crew<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Luigi racing outfit.png|
MKWorld Baby Luigi racing outfit.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Baby Peach
;Baby Peach
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Baby Peach Touring Outfit.png|Touring<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Peach Touring Outfit.png|Touring<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Peach explorer outfit.png|
MKWorld Baby Peach explorer outfit.png|TBA
MKWorld Baby Peach Costume 3.png|
MKWorld Baby Peach Costume 3.png|TBA
MKWorld Baby Peach Sailor.jpg|
MKWorld Baby Peach Sailor.jpg|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Baby Daisy
;Baby Daisy
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Baby Daisy Costume 1.png|Touring<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/kqE7noDQLvs|title=Mario Kart World – Knockout Tour Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Baby Daisy Costume 1.png|Touring<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/kqE7noDQLvs|title=Mario Kart World – Knockout Tour Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Baby Daisy Costume 2.png|
MKWorld Baby Daisy Costume 2.png|TBA
MKWorld Baby Daisy Explorer.png|Explorer<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Daisy Explorer.png|Explorer<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Daisy alternate outfit.png|
MKWorld Baby Daisy alternate outfit.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Baby Rosalina
;Baby Rosalina
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Baby Rosalina Costume 1.png|Touring<ref name=mkのゲーム実況ch>{{cite|author=mkのゲーム実況ch|date=April 4, 2025|title=【世界最速プレイ】マリオカートワールドの新モードが楽しすぎました!!体験会でサバイバルを全力プレイ!!【Nintendo Switch 2】|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tpO6wrz5QA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Baby Rosalina Costume 1.png|Touring<ref name=mkのゲーム実況ch>{{cite|author=mkのゲーム実況ch|date=April 4, 2025|title=【世界最速プレイ】マリオカートワールドの新モードが楽しすぎました!!体験会でサバイバルを全力プレイ!!【Nintendo Switch 2】|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tpO6wrz5QA|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Baby Rosalina Costume 2.png|
MKWorld Baby Rosalina Costume 2.png|TBA
MKWorld Baby Rosalina Sailor.png|Sailor<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Baby Rosalina Sailor.png|Sailor<ref name=IGN/>
</gallery>
</gallery>
Line 213: Line 215:
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Lakitu Costume 1.png|Fisherman<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Lakitu Costume 1.png|Fisherman<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Lakitu racing outfit.png|
MKWorld Lakitu racing outfit.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;King Boo
;King Boo
Line 219: Line 221:
MKWorld King Boo Costume 1.png|Aristocrat<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld King Boo Costume 1.png|Aristocrat<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld King Boo racing outfit.png|Pro Racer<ref>{{cite|author=TheSixthAxis|date=April 5, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSGG_kKLGV4&t=348s|title=Mario Kart World hands on preview – We play the huge Switch 2 exclusive|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld King Boo racing outfit.png|Pro Racer<ref>{{cite|author=TheSixthAxis|date=April 5, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSGG_kKLGV4&t=348s|title=Mario Kart World hands on preview – We play the huge Switch 2 exclusive|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld King Boo pirate outfit.png|
MKWorld King Boo pirate outfit.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Yoshi
;Yoshi
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKW Red Yoshi racing.png|
MKW Red Yoshi racing.png|TBA
Mario Kart World Yoshi Biker costume.png|
Mario Kart World Yoshi Biker costume.png|TBA
MKW Light-blue Yoshi uniform.png|Food Slinger<ref name=IGN/>
MKW Light-blue Yoshi uniform.png|Food Slinger<ref name=IGN/>
MKW Pink Yoshi visor.png|
MKW Pink Yoshi visor.png|TBA
MKW Purple Yoshi top hat.png|
MKW Purple Yoshi top hat.png|TBA
MKW Orange Yoshi swim.png
MKW Orange Yoshi swim.png|TBA
MKW White Yoshi sweater.png|Touring<ref name=MasuoTV>{{cite|author=MasuoTV|date=April 3, 2025|title=I played the Nintendo Switch 2 at the fastest speed! [Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naC0BtH0TTc|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKW White Yoshi sweater.png|Touring<ref name=MasuoTV>{{cite|author=MasuoTV|date=April 3, 2025|title=I played the Nintendo Switch 2 at the fastest speed! [Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naC0BtH0TTc|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Yoshi Matsuri.png|Matsuri<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Yoshi Matsuri.png|Matsuri<ref name=IGN/>
Line 235: Line 237:
;Koopa Troopa
;Koopa Troopa
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Koopa alternate outfit.png|
MKWorld Koopa alternate outfit.png|TBA
MKWorld Koopa Runner Outfit.png|Runner<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Koopa Runner Outfit.png|Runner<ref name=IGN/>
File:MKWorld Construction Koopa.png|
File:MKWorld Construction Koopa.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Donkey Kong
;Donkey Kong
Line 245: Line 247:
;Bowser Jr.
;Bowser Jr.
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Bowser Jr. Costume 1.jpg|
MKWorld Bowser Jr. Costume 1.jpg|TBA
MKWorld Bowser Jr. Costume 2.png|Biker Jr.<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Bowser Jr. Costume 2.png|Biker Jr.<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Junior Racing.jpg|
MKWorld Junior Racing.jpg|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>
;Pauline
;Pauline
Line 256: Line 258:
<gallery>
<gallery>
MKWorld Shy Guy Slope Styler.png|Slope Styler<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Shy Guy Slope Styler.png|Slope Styler<ref name=IGN/>
MKWorld Shy Guy Costume 2.png
MKWorld Shy Guy Costume 2.png|TBA
</gallery>
</gallery>


Line 286: Line 288:
MKWorld Jellybeam.png|[[Jellybeam]]s<ref name=Sliver2>Sliver (April 4, 2025). [https://youtu.be/RlZ7UhhvOv8?si=8JNDYBYqGyqP4PEw 30 Minutos de GAMEPLAY de MARIO KART WORLD para Nintendo Switch 2] ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 5, 2025.</ref>
MKWorld Jellybeam.png|[[Jellybeam]]s<ref name=Sliver2>Sliver (April 4, 2025). [https://youtu.be/RlZ7UhhvOv8?si=8JNDYBYqGyqP4PEw 30 Minutos de GAMEPLAY de MARIO KART WORLD para Nintendo Switch 2] ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 5, 2025.</ref>
MKWorld Dolphin.png|[[Dolphin]]s<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 2, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/9flte56erE8&t=57|title=Nintendo Switch 2 – Overview Trailer|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Dolphin.png|[[Dolphin]]s<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 2, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/9flte56erE8&t=57|title=Nintendo Switch 2 – Overview Trailer|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref>
MKWorld Nabbit.png|[[Nabbit]]<ref name=Direct/>
</gallery>
</gallery>


Line 299: Line 302:


==Courses==
==Courses==
[[File:MKW Map with Roads Artwork.png|thumb|The interconnected world map]]
[[File:MKW Map with Roads Artwork.png|thumb|The interconnected world map, note that the icon for {{conjectural|Rainbow Road}} is hidden.]]
So far, ''Mario Kart World'' is known to have 30 courses (32 if the two routes for [[Crown City]] and [[Peach Stadium]] are counted separately); 16 (18) of those courses are [[new course|new]], while 14 [[classic course|return]] from previous entries, including one course from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', two courses each from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' (which are combined versions of five courses from the game), ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', and three courses from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', while no courses from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' are shown to return so far. New to the series are [[intermission]]s,<ref name=KnockoutRules>{{file link|MKWorld Knockout Tour Menu.png|Screenshot showing the Knockout Tour rules menu}}</ref> which are long, non-looping tracks filled with various hazards that connect from one course to another across a large, open world, which is explorable in Free Roam mode.<ref name=Direct/>
So far, ''Mario Kart World'' is known to have 30 courses (32 if the two routes for [[Crown City]] and [[Peach Stadium]] are counted separately); 16 (18) of those courses are [[new course|new]], while 14 [[classic course|return]] from previous entries, including one course from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', two courses each from ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'' (which are combined versions of five courses from the game), ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'', ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', and ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', and three courses from ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', while no courses from ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' are shown to return so far. New to the series are [[intermission]]s,<ref name=KnockoutRules>{{file link|MKWorld Knockout Tour Menu.png|Screenshot showing the Knockout Tour rules menu}}</ref> which are long, non-looping tracks filled with various hazards that connect from one course to another across a large, open world, which is explorable in Free Roam mode.<ref name=Direct/>


Line 343: Line 346:
|[[Salty Salty Speedway]]<ref name=RayBacon>{{cite|author=Ray Bacon|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQtEFcw9e6o|title=Jugando a Mario Kart World en Nintendo Switch 2 (Modo portátil)|publisher=YouTube|language=es|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref>
|[[Salty Salty Speedway]]<ref name=RayBacon>{{cite|author=Ray Bacon|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQtEFcw9e6o|title=Jugando a Mario Kart World en Nintendo Switch 2 (Modo portátil)|publisher=YouTube|language=es|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref>
|[[GCN Dino Dino Jungle|Dino Dino Jungle]] (GCN)<ref name=GVG/><ref name=GamersGlobal/>
|[[GCN Dino Dino Jungle|Dino Dino Jungle]] (GCN)<ref name=GVG/><ref name=GamersGlobal/>
|[[Great ? Block Ruins]]<ref name=GameChat>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPdk3yFbI78|title=Nintendo Switch 2: GameChat - All Together, Anytime, Anywhere|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref><ref name=DemonzCollectiveGameplay>{{cite|April 6, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/NRPcsziF8Gs|title=This is Every Cup in Mario Kart World|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=April 7, 2025}}</ref>
|[[File:MKWorld Question Ruins icon.png|180px]]<br>[[Great ? Block Ruins]]<ref name=GameChat>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPdk3yFbI78|title=Nintendo Switch 2: GameChat - All Together, Anytime, Anywhere|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref><ref name=DemonzCollectiveGameplay>{{cite|April 6, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/NRPcsziF8Gs|title=This is Every Cup in Mario Kart World|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=April 7, 2025}}</ref>
|-
|-
![[File:Mario Kart World Leaf Cup Icon.png|80px]]<br>[[Leaf Cup]]<ref name=Direct/>
![[File:Mario Kart World Leaf Cup Icon.png|80px]]<br>[[Leaf Cup]]<ref name=Direct/>
|''Chutes Cheep Cheep''<ref>https://x.com/TeamWorldFriend/status/1908902031684727251</ref><br>("Cheep Cheep Falls")<ref name=RayBacon/>
|[[Chutes Cheep Cheep]]{{non-English}}<ref>https://x.com/TeamWorldFriend/status/1908902031684727251</ref><br>("Cheep Cheep Falls")<ref name=RayBacon/>
|[[Dandelion Depths]]<ref name=RayBacon/>
|[[Dandelion Depths]]<ref name=RayBacon/>
|[[Boo Cinema]]<ref name=GamersGlobal>{{cite|author=GamersGlobal|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/FaRO7qh_iSM|title=Mario Kart World: Jörg gibt Gas auf Nintendo Switch 2 (HANDS-ON, GERMAN)|publisher=YouTube|language=de|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref>
|[[Boo Cinema]]<ref name=GamersGlobal>{{cite|author=GamersGlobal|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/FaRO7qh_iSM|title=Mario Kart World: Jörg gibt Gas auf Nintendo Switch 2 (HANDS-ON, GERMAN)|publisher=YouTube|language=de|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref>
Line 353: Line 356:
![[File:Mario Kart World Lightning Cup Icon.png|80px]]<br>[[Lightning Cup]]<ref name=Direct/>
![[File:Mario Kart World Lightning Cup Icon.png|80px]]<br>[[Lightning Cup]]<ref name=Direct/>
|[[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]] (Wii)<ref name=Valbuena/>
|[[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]] (Wii)<ref name=Valbuena/>
|[[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]] (N64)<ref name=Nindawko/>
|[[File:MKWorld Choco Mountain icon.png|180px]]<br>[[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]] (N64)<ref name=Nindawko/>
|[[Toad's Factory]] (Wii)<ref name=Nindawko/>
|[[Toad's Factory]] (Wii)<ref name=Nindawko/>
|[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart World)|Bowser's Castle]]<ref>{{cite|author=PietSmiet|title=10:00 - Geoguessr mit Jay | Später Sep & Piet in Paris | 17:30 - React Mission Unkown | !discord !ptsmt !plan (05:39:32)|url=https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2422691214?t=05h39m32s|publisher=Twitch}}</ref>
|[[Bowser's Castle (Mario Kart World)|Bowser's Castle]]<ref>{{cite|author=PietSmiet|title=10:00 - Geoguessr mit Jay | Später Sep & Piet in Paris | 17:30 - React Mission Unkown | !discord !ptsmt !plan (05:39:32)|url=https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2422691214?t=05h39m32s|publisher=Twitch}}</ref>
|-
|-
!Unknown cup with [[crown]] trophy, presumably [[Special Cup]]<ref name=Nindawko/>
!Unknown cup, presumably [[Special Cup]]<ref name=Nindawko/>
|[[Acorn Heights]]<ref name=DemonzCollectiveGameplay/><ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/>
|[[Acorn Heights]]<ref name=DemonzCollectiveGameplay/><ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/>
|[[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart World)|Mario Circuit]] (SNES)<ref name=NintendoLife/><ref name=DemonzCollectiveGameplay/>
|[[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart World)|Mario Circuit]] (SNES)<ref name=NintendoLife/><ref name=DemonzCollectiveGameplay/>
Line 365: Line 368:


===Other courses===
===Other courses===
While not confirmed to be playable as traditional race courses, several other courses can be seen or visited in the {{file link|MK World map.png|world map}} or during intermissions, including [[SNES Ghost Valley 1|Ghost Valley 1]], [[SNES Ghost Valley 2|Ghost Valley 2]], and [[Ghost Valley 3]] west of [[Starview Peak]], and [[SNES Choco Island 2|Choco Island 2]] just south-west of [[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]].<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/> Certain sites and landmarks also resemble past courses, including one resembling [[SNES Vanilla Lake 1|Vanilla Lake 1]] south of [[Sky-High Sundae]], one resembling [[N64 Big Donut|Big Donut]] south of Bowser's Castle, and a quicksand pit that resembles [[Thwomp Desert]] in the desert south of [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]].<ref name=NintendoLife/>
While not confirmed to be playable as traditional race courses, several other courses can be seen or visited in the {{file link|MK World map.png|world map}} or during intermissions, including [[SNES Ghost Valley 1|Ghost Valley 1]], [[SNES Ghost Valley 2|Ghost Valley 2]], and [[Ghost Valley 3]] at the entrance to [[Boo Cinema]], and [[SNES Choco Island 2|Choco Island 2]] just south-west of [[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]].<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/> Certain sites and landmarks also resemble past courses, including one resembling [[SNES Vanilla Lake 1|Vanilla Lake 1]] south of [[Sky-High Sundae]], one resembling [[N64 Big Donut|Big Donut]] south of Bowser's Castle, and a quicksand pit that resembles [[Thwomp Desert]] in the desert south of [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]].<ref name=NintendoLife/>


===Knockout Tour===
===Knockout Tour===
Line 394: Line 397:
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Starview Peak.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Starview Peak]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Starview Peak.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Starview Peak]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Dandelion Depths.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Dandelion Depths]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Dandelion Depths.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Dandelion Depths]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Cheep Cheep Falls.png|150px]]<br>'''Chutes Cheep Cheep'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Cheep Cheep Falls.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Chutes Cheep Cheep]]'''{{non-English}}
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Peach Stadium.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Peach Stadium]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Peach Stadium.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Peach Stadium]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Crown City.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Crown City]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Crown City.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Crown City]]'''
Line 404: Line 407:
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Moo Moo Meadows.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]]''' (Wii)
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Moo Moo Meadows.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]]''' (Wii)
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Dandelion Depths.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Dandelion Depths]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Dandelion Depths.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Dandelion Depths]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Cheep Cheep Falls.png|150px]]<br>'''Chutes Cheep Cheep'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Cheep Cheep Falls.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Chutes Cheep Cheep]]'''{{non-English}}
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Faraway Oasis.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Faraway Oasis]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Faraway Oasis.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Faraway Oasis]]'''
|-
|-
Line 431: Line 434:
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Choco Mountain.png|150px]]<br>'''[[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]]''' (N64)
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Choco Mountain.png|150px]]<br>'''[[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]]''' (N64)
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Peach Stadium.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Peach Stadium]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Peach Stadium.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Peach Stadium]]'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Cheep Cheep Falls.png|150px]]<br>'''Chutes Cheep Cheep'''
|[[File:MKWorld Icon Cheep Cheep Falls.png|150px]]<br>'''[[Chutes Cheep Cheep]]'''{{non-English}}
|[[File:MKWorld Icon DK Pass.png|150px]]<br>'''[[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]]''' (DS)
|[[File:MKWorld Icon DK Pass.png|150px]]<br>'''[[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]]''' (DS)
|-
|-
Line 595: Line 598:
MK World Ring.png|[[Ring (Mario Kart series)|Ring]]s
MK World Ring.png|[[Ring (Mario Kart series)|Ring]]s
MKW-Metal Bramball.png|Metallic [[Bramball]]s that function as rings
MKW-Metal Bramball.png|Metallic [[Bramball]]s that function as rings
MKWorld Traffic cone.png|[[Traffic cone]]s
MKWorld Cone Creature.png|An enemy wearing a traffic cone as a hat
MKWorld Cone Creature.png|An enemy wearing a traffic cone as a hat
MKW Tire Grrrol.png|A tire-like [[Grrrol]]
MKW Tire Grrrol.png|A tire-like [[Grrrol]]
MKW-new Bob-omb.png|[[Bob-omb Car]]
MKWorld Cloud Rally Crown City Icon.png|[[Bob-omb Car]]
MKWorld Bully.jpg|[[Bully|Bullies]]
MKWorld Bully.jpg|[[Bully|Bullies]]
MKW Chill Bully-Spiny Rally.png|[[Chill Bully|Chill Bullies]] charging at racers in [[Starview Peak]]<ref name=engwebsite/>
MKW Chill Bully-Spiny Rally.png|[[Chill Bully|Chill Bullies]] charging at racers in [[Starview Peak]]<ref name=engwebsite/>
Line 667: Line 669:
MKWorld Sumo Bro.png|[[Sumo Bro]]s.<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
MKWorld Sumo Bro.png|[[Sumo Bro]]s.<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
MKWorld Boom Boom.png|[[Boom Boom]]s<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
MKWorld Boom Boom.png|[[Boom Boom]]s<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
MKWorld Candle.png|[[Candle]]s<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
MKWorld Toad Raft.png|[[Toad (species)|Toad]]s riding rafts<ref name=Direct/>
MKWorld Toad Raft.png|[[Toad (species)|Toad]]s riding rafts<ref name=Direct/>
MKWorld Gondola.png|Toads riding gondolas<ref name=GVG/>
MKWorld Gondola.png|Toads riding gondolas<ref name=GVG/>
Line 685: Line 686:
MKWorld Hydraulic Press.png|Hydraulic presses<ref name=Nintenduo/>
MKWorld Hydraulic Press.png|Hydraulic presses<ref name=Nintenduo/>
MKWorld Lava.png|[[Lava]]<ref name=Nintenduo/>
MKWorld Lava.png|[[Lava]]<ref name=Nintenduo/>
MKWorld Tire.png|[[Tire]]s<ref name=GVG/>
MKWorld Mud.png|[[Mud]]<ref name=Eurogamer/>
MKWorld Mud.png|[[Mud]]<ref name=Eurogamer/>
MKWorld Water.png|[[Water]]<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/>
MKWorld Water.png|[[Water]]<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/>
MKWorld Stingby.png|[[Stingby|Stingbies]]<ref name=GVG/>
MKWorld Stingby.png|[[Stingby|Stingbies]]<ref name=GVG/>
MKW Dragoneel.png|[[Dragoneel]]s<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKW Dragoneel.png|[[Dragoneel]]s<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKWorld Leaf Pile.png|[[Leaf pile]]s<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKWorld Peepa.png|[[Peepa]]s<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKWorld Peepa.png|[[Peepa]]s<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKWorld Whirlpool.png|[[Whirlpool]]s<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKWorld Whirlpool.png|[[Whirlpool]]s<ref name=Valbuena/>
MKWorld Anchor.png|[[Anchor]]s<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/>
MKWorld Anchor.png|[[Anchor]]s<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/>
MKWorld Poison.png|[[Poison (obstacle)|Poison]]<ref name=ShannonGrixtiFreeRoam/>
MKWorld Burner.png|[[Burner]]s<ref>{{cite|url=reddit.com/r/mariokart/comments/1juj8m8/gameplay_of_ds_airship_fortress_in_mario_kart/|title=Gameplay of DS Airship Fortress in Mario Kart World|author=Street-Arrival2397|date=April 8, 2025|publisher=Reddit|accessdate=April 9, 2025}}</ref>
</gallery>
</gallery>


Line 701: Line 702:
MKWorld Brick Block.png|[[Brick Block]]s<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
MKWorld Brick Block.png|[[Brick Block]]s<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
MKW Note Blocks.png|[[Note Block]]s<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
MKW Note Blocks.png|[[Note Block]]s<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
MKWorld Cloud Lift.png|[[Cloud Lift]]s<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
MKWorld - Panel.png|[[? Panel]]s<ref name=ShannonGrixtiFreeRoam/>
MK World P Switch.png|[[P Switch]]
MK World P Switch.png|[[P Switch]]
MKW Binoculars.png|[[Binoculars]]<ref name=NintendoLife/>
MKW Binoculars.png|[[Binoculars]]<ref name=NintendoLife/>
Line 719: Line 720:
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:MKW Item Box.png|x75px]]<br>[[Item Box]]
|align=center|[[File:MKW Item Box.png|x75px]]<br>[[Item Box]]
|Gives the player a random item.
|Gives the player a random item. Some float down from the sky attached to [[Parachute (object)|parachute]]s.<ref name=Valbuena/>
|-
|-
|align=center|[[File:MKW Double Item Box.png|x75px]]<br>[[Item Box|Double Item Box]]
|align=center|[[File:MKW Double Item Box.png|x75px]]<br>[[Item Box|Double Item Box]]
Line 902: Line 903:
==Differences from previous ''Mario Kart'' games==
==Differences from previous ''Mario Kart'' games==
*Races now consist of 24 racers compared to the previous 12.
*Races now consist of 24 racers compared to the previous 12.
*By default, a Grand Prix now involves the first track of the cup being played with all three laps before subsequent races involve two-lap intermissions leading into a full lap of a track for the final lap.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*By default, a Grand Prix now involves the first track of the cup being played with all three laps before subsequent races involve two section long intermissions leading into a full lap of a track for the final section.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Getting hit by a car or train at certain angles causes the player to become unbalanced as opposed to spinning out.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Getting hit by a car or train at certain angles causes the player to become unbalanced as opposed to spinning out.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Rather than using hang-gliders like in games since ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', vehicles now use retractable wings to soar through the air.
*Rather than using hang-gliders like in games since ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', vehicles now use retractable wings to soar through the air.
Line 910: Line 911:
*Opening cinematics before races in the Grand Prix mode now all happen at once before the first race.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Opening cinematics before races in the Grand Prix mode now all happen at once before the first race.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Cups are no longer restricted to have strictly new or classic courses.
*Cups are no longer restricted to have strictly new or classic courses.
**Cups can also have multiple classic courses from the same game.
*Racers can now [[Jump Boost|trick]] multiple times in the air.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Racers can now [[Jump Boost|trick]] multiple times in the air.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Racers may now trick at any time while gliding.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Racers may now trick at any time while gliding.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
Line 920: Line 920:
*The [[Lightning]] now only shocks players ahead of the user, rather than all opponents.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*The [[Lightning]] now only shocks players ahead of the user, rather than all opponents.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*The [[Bullet Bill]] no longer causes players that it hits to spin out.<ref name=Valbuena/>
*The [[Bullet Bill]] no longer causes players that it hits to spin out.<ref name=Valbuena/>
*The [[Fire Flower]] now has a limit of eight fireballs, compared to 10 fireballs in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/>
*The [[Fire Flower]] now has a limit of eight fireballs, compared to the previous 10 in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/>
*The [[Boomerang Flower]] can now be used up to four times, compared to three times in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*The [[Boomerang Flower]] can now be used up to four times, compared to to the previous three in ''Mario Kart 8''.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Using the [[Cape Feather|Feather]] item now allows the user to trick after using it.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/>
*Using the [[Cape Feather|Feather]] item now allows the user to trick after using it.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/>
*[[Super Star|Star]]s can be found bouncing along the ground, as they do in the 2D ''Super Mario'' games, in Free Roam, instead of remaining stationary.<ref name=ShannonGrixtiFreeRoam/>
*Racers under the effect of the [[Mega Mushroom]] item no longer shrink back to normal size when hit by Lightning.<ref>https://x.com/MarioKartActu/status/1910332206159101998</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
Line 940: Line 942:
*''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]'' (Game & Watch): The starting banner in DK Spaceport is based on the Donkey Kong Game & Watch unit, and directional pad iconography is seen throughout the course.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)|Donkey Kong]]'' (Game & Watch): The starting banner in DK Spaceport is based on the Donkey Kong Game & Watch unit, and directional pad iconography is seen throughout the course.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'': The game's logo appears as an advertisement,<ref name="WebsiteArt"/> and a neon sign of the logo and two pipes on either side of it appears at the last turn of [[Mario Bros. Circuit]].<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'': The game's logo appears as an advertisement,<ref name="WebsiteArt"/> and a neon sign of the logo and two pipes on either side of it appears at the last turn of [[Mario Bros. Circuit]].<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Family Computer]]: The Rally Bike has a design inspired by the pulse line design of Family Computer cartridges, including text reading "RLB-01" reminiscent of the product codes on each cartridge.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Family Computer]]: The Rally Bike has a design inspired by the pulse line design of Family Computer cartridges, including text reading "RLB-01" reminiscent of the product codes on each cartridge.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> Mario's Mechanic costume includes a cap with text that reads "Famicom."<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
*''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'': An arrangement of the [[Ground BGM (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground BGM]] can be heard in the game.<ref name=ShannonGrixtiSalty/>
*''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'': Graffiti on a banked turn resembles {{file link|SMBLL Green Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|the artwork}} of the Green Koopa Troopa from this game.<ref>[https://assets.nintendo.com/video/upload/f_auto:video,q_auto/Marketing/68272fb37fa56918996af8bfceddbc4223c2746af7c325b2067f0c62c65ef8c0/exp_b2cfe1/2-world/world_cource_01_ProRes.mp4 world_cource_01_ProRes.mp4]</ref>
*''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'': Graffiti on a banked turn resembles {{file link|SMBLL Green Koopa Troopa Artwork.png|the artwork}} of the Green Koopa Troopa from this game.<ref>[https://assets.nintendo.com/video/upload/f_auto:video,q_auto/Marketing/68272fb37fa56918996af8bfceddbc4223c2746af7c325b2067f0c62c65ef8c0/exp_b2cfe1/2-world/world_cource_01_ProRes.mp4 world_cource_01_ProRes.mp4]</ref>
*''[[Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]]'': The [[Tiny Titan]], based on the [[Monster (vehicle)|Monster]] from this game, returns. The redesigned logo for the Mario Motors sponsor is based on the logo of this game.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*''[[Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally]]'': The [[Tiny Titan]], based on the [[Monster (vehicle)|Monster]] from this game, returns. The redesigned logo for the Mario Motors sponsor is based on the logo of this game.<ref name=FirstLook/>
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'': One of the new sponsors is named after and has a logo featuring a [[Hot Foot]].<ref name=fullart/> An arrangement of [[Athletic BGM (Super Mario Bros. 3)|Athletic BGM]] can play during Grand Prix races.<ref name=KirbyGCN17/>
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'': One of the new sponsors is named after and has a logo featuring a [[Hot Foot]].<ref name=fullart/> An arrangement of [[Athletic BGM (Super Mario Bros. 3)|Athletic BGM]] can play during Grand Prix races.<ref name=KirbyGCN17/>
*''[[Super Mario Land]]'': [[Batadon]]s and [[Tokotoko]]s reappear, and the former is the base of a sponsor, "Batadon Aero Parts".<ref name=Direct/> Shy Guy Bazaar includes multiple references to this game, including [[Daisy]]'s emblem on the palace, what appear to be statues resembling [[Gao]],<ref>{{file link|Mario Kart World Luigi Shy Guy Bazaar.jpg}}</ref> and tapestry with a [[Tokotoko]] pattern on it.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Super Mario Land]]'': [[Batadon]]s and [[Tokotoko]]s reappear, and the former is the base of a sponsor, "Batadon Aero Parts".<ref name=Direct/> Shy Guy Bazaar includes multiple references to this game, including [[Daisy]]'s emblem on the palace, what appear to be statues resembling [[Gao]],<ref>{{file link|Mario Kart World Luigi Shy Guy Bazaar.jpg}}</ref> and tapestry with a [[Tokotoko]] pattern on it.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Super Mario World]]'': [[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopas]], [[Chargin' Chuck#Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|Passin' Chucks and Clappin' Chucks]] reappear.<ref name=fullart/><ref name=Direct/> [[Dino Rhino]]s appear on the packaging of chocolate bars.<ref name=Eurogamer/>
*''[[Super Mario World]]'': [[Super Koopa (enemy)|Super Koopas]], [[Chargin' Chuck#Super Mario World / Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|Passin' Chucks and Clappin' Chucks]] reappear.<ref name=fullart/><ref name=Direct/> [[Dino Rhino]]s appear on the packaging of chocolate bars.<ref name=Eurogamer/> An arrangement of the [[Ground BGM (Super Mario World)|Ground BGM]] can be heard in the game.<ref name=ShannonGrixtiSalty>Shannon Grixti (April 8, 2025). [https://youtu.be/L5jAsLaisQ0 Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 Salty Salty Speedway 4K/60FPS Gameplay Footage]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 9, 2025.</ref>
*''[[Super Mario Kart]]'': [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart World)|Mario Circuit]] contains the layouts of [[SNES Mario Circuit 1|Mario Circuit 1]], [[SNES Mario Circuit 2|Mario Circuit 2]], and [[SNES Mario Circuit 3|Mario Circuit 3]], and [[Koopa Troopa Beach (Mario Kart World)|Koopa Troopa Beach]] contains the layouts of [[Koopa Beach 1]] and [[SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2|Koopa Beach 2]]. Additionally, the layouts of [[SNES Ghost Valley 1|Ghost Valley 1]], [[SNES Choco Island 1|Choco Island 1]], [[SNES Ghost Valley 2|Ghost Valley 2]], [[SNES Choco Island 2|Choco Island 2]], [[SNES Vanilla Lake 1|Vanilla Lake 1]], and [[Ghost Valley 3]] can be driven as part of the world map. Stickers of character sprites from this game, including Mario, Luigi, Peach,<ref name=Direct/> Yoshi, Koopa Troopa, and Toad,<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/> appear on the walls in Mario Circuit.
*''[[Super Mario Kart]]'': [[Mario Circuit (Mario Kart World)|Mario Circuit]] contains the layouts of [[SNES Mario Circuit 1|Mario Circuit 1]], [[SNES Mario Circuit 2|Mario Circuit 2]], and [[SNES Mario Circuit 3|Mario Circuit 3]], and [[Koopa Troopa Beach (Mario Kart World)|Koopa Troopa Beach]] contains the layouts of [[Koopa Beach 1]] and [[SNES Koopa Troopa Beach 2|Koopa Beach 2]]. Additionally, the layouts of [[SNES Ghost Valley 1|Ghost Valley 1]], [[SNES Choco Island 1|Choco Island 1]], [[SNES Ghost Valley 2|Ghost Valley 2]], [[SNES Choco Island 2|Choco Island 2]], [[SNES Vanilla Lake 1|Vanilla Lake 1]], and [[Ghost Valley 3]] can be driven as part of the world map. Stickers of character sprites from this game, including Mario, Luigi, Peach,<ref name=Direct/> Yoshi, Koopa Troopa, and Toad,<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/> appear on the walls in Mario Circuit. [[? Panel]]s return and have a new design based on their {{file link|SMK QuestionBlock.png|promotional artwork}} from this game.<ref name=ShannonGrixtiFreeRoam/>
*''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'': An arrangement of the main level theme can be heard in the game.<ref name=Valbuena/>
*''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'': An arrangement of the main level theme can be heard in the game.<ref name=Valbuena/>
*''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'': Yoshi's blue costume sports a spiked red collar similar to the one [[Boshi]] wears.
*''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'': Yoshi's blue costume sports a spiked red collar similar to the one [[Boshi]] wears.
*''[[Super Mario 64]]'': An arrangement of Piranha Plant's Lullaby can play in Free Roam.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Super Mario 64]]'': An arrangement of Piranha Plant's Lullaby can play in Free Roam.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Mario Kart 64]]'': [[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]] and [[Wario Stadium]] return as courses. An arrangement of the [[N64 Frappe Snowland|Frappe Snowland]] and [[N64 Sherbet Land|Sherbet Land]] theme can play in Free Roam. Certain actions will cause stylized onomatopoeias to appear in a similar fashion to this game.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Mario Kart 64]]'': [[N64 Choco Mountain|Choco Mountain]] and [[Wario Stadium]] return as courses. An arrangement of the [[N64 Kalimari Desert|Kalimari Desert]] and [[N64 Frappe Snowland|Frappe Snowland]]/[[N64 Sherbet Land|Sherbet Land]] themes can play in Free Roam. Certain actions will cause stylized onomatopoeias to appear in a similar fashion to this game.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Yoshi's Story]]'': An arrangement of the ending theme can play in Free Roam.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/>
*''[[Yoshi's Story]]'': An arrangement of the ending theme can play in Free Roam.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/>
*''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'': An arrangement of [[GBA Ribbon Road|Ribbon Road]] can be heard during one of the intermissions in the Mushroom Cup Grand Prix.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'': An arrangement of [[GBA Ribbon Road|Ribbon Road]] can be heard during one of the intermissions in the Mushroom Cup Grand Prix.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]: The denim jacket Wario wears for his Biker outfit resembles the one he wears for his biker outfit throughout this series.
*[[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]]: The denim jacket Wario wears for his Biker outfit resembles the one he wears for his biker outfit throughout this series.
*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'': Mario wears the [[Shine Sprite]] shirt and sunglasses originating from this game in one of his costumes.<ref name=engwebsite/>
*''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'': Mario wears the [[Shine Sprite]] shirt and sunglasses originating from this game in one of his costumes.<ref name=engwebsite/>
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': The [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] sponsor returns in this game.<ref name=FirstLook/> Characters hold onto their kart when shot out of a cannon, similar to this game.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'': [[GCN Peach Beach|Peach Beach]] and [[GCN Dino Dino Jungle|Dino Dino Jungle]] return as courses. The [[List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!#Luigi Tires|Luigi Tires]] sponsor returns in this game.<ref name=FirstLook/> Characters hold onto their kart when shot out of a cannon, similar to this game.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Mario Party 6]]'': The character select icons for {{file link|Mario Artwork - Mario Party 6.png|Mario}}, {{file link|Waluigi Artwork - Mario Party 6.png|Waluigi}}, and {{file link|Princess Peach Artwork - Mario Party 6.png|Peach}} are based on their promotional artwork from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'': The character select icon for Wario is based on his {{file link|Wario SM64DS art.png|promotional artwork}} from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'': The Wario Games sponsor uses the mustache creatures seen on the title screen of this game. The yellow background references the color used in the Japanese and Chinese versions of this game.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'': The Wario Games sponsor uses the mustache creatures seen on the title screen of this game. The yellow background references the color used in the Japanese and Chinese versions of this game.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'': [[DS Desert Hills|Desert Hills]], [[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]], and [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]] return as courses. The [[B Dasher]] returns as a kart.
*''[[Mario Kart DS]]'': [[DS Desert Hills|Desert Hills]], [[DS DK Pass|DK Pass]], and [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]] return as courses. The [[B Dasher]] returns as a kart.
*[[New Super Mario Bros. (disambiguation)|''New Super Mario Bros.'' series]]: Koopa Troopa's select icon features him swinging his arms as he does when reacting to a "[[Paah]]" in this series.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[New Super Mario Bros. (disambiguation)|''New Super Mario Bros.'' series]]: On the select screen, Koopa Troopa swings his arms as he does when reacting to a "[[Paah]]" in this series.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'': The Wario Motors sponsor graphic resembles the graphic of Wario's face used on this game's box art and title screen.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'': The Wario Motors sponsor graphic resembles the graphic of Wario's face used on this game's box art and title screen.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Mario Party 8]]'': The character select icons for {{file link|MP8 Birdo.png|Birdo}} and {{file link|MP8 Toad Main Artwork.png|Toad}} based on their promotional artwork from this game while the character select icon for [[King Boo]] is based on {{file link|BooMP8Official.png|Boo's promotional artwork}} from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'': The character select icons for {{file link|Bowser - Super Mario Galaxy.png|Bowser}} and {{file link|SMG BowserJr.png|Bowser Jr.}} are based on their promotional artwork from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/> [[Starview Peak]]'s central building contains a library alluding to the [[Library (Super Mario Galaxy)|Library]] aboard the [[Comet Observatory]].<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/>
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': [[Dash Panel]]s feature a yellow-orange-fuchsia gradient which are the colors they typically alternate between in this game.<ref name=FirstLook/> [[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]] and [[Toad's Factory]] return as courses. A sign in Moo Moo Meadows states the farm was established in 2008, a reference to this game's launch date.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/> An arrangement of [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]]'s theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Star Cup Grand Prix.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/> An arrangement of the first half of the ending credits theme can play in Free Roam.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/> The [[Dolphin Dasher]] and [[Tiny Titan]] return as vehicles. An exclamation point appears above [[Cataquack]]s when they are alerted to passing karts, like in this game.<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
*''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'': [[Dash Panel]]s feature a yellow-orange-fuchsia gradient which are the colors they typically alternate between in this game.<ref name=FirstLook/> [[Wii Moo Moo Meadows|Moo Moo Meadows]] and [[Toad's Factory]] return as courses. A sign in Moo Moo Meadows states the farm was established in 2008, a reference to this game's launch date.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/> An arrangement of [[Wii DK Summit|DK Summit]]'s theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Star Cup Grand Prix.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/> An arrangement of the first half of the ending credits theme can play in Free Roam.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/> The [[Dolphin Dasher]] and [[Tiny Titan]] return as vehicles. An exclamation point appears above [[Cataquack]]s when they are alerted to passing karts, like in this game.<ref name=BRCDEvg/>
*[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]: One of Wario's trick animations closely resembles his neutral air attack (especially in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'').<ref name=Direct/>
*[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]: One of Wario's trick animations closely resembles his neutral air attack (especially in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'').<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': An arrangement of the desert theme can play in Free Roam. The castle boss theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Star Cup Grand Prix.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/> One of the idle animations of the [[Boo]]s is based on one of the idle animations of the [[Boo Buddies]] in this game.<ref name=Valbuena/>
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': An arrangement of the desert theme can play in Free Roam. An arrangement of the castle boss theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Star Cup Grand Prix.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/> An arrangement of "Staff Credit Roll" can also be heard in the game.<ref name=ShannonGrixtiDandelion>Shannon Grixti (April 8, 2025). [https://youtu.be/HOOBDqt2sYU Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 Dandelion Depths 4K/60FPS Gameplay Footage]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 9, 2025.</ref> One of the idle animations of the [[Boo]]s is based on one of the idle animations of the [[Boo Buddies]] in this game.<ref name=Valbuena/> The character select icon for Luigi is based on his {{file link|NSMBW Luigi Jumping Artwork.png|promotional artwork}} from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'': The [[Cloud Rally]] has an icon featuring the [[Cloud Flower]].<ref name=Direct/> [[Skeeter]]s reappear using their design from this game.<ref name=GVG/> An arrangement of [[Sky Station Galaxy]]'s theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Mushroom Cup Grand Prix.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'': The [[Cloud Rally]] has an icon featuring the [[Cloud Flower]].<ref name=Direct/> [[Skeeter]]s reappear using their design from this game.<ref name=GVG/> An arrangement of [[Sky Station Galaxy]]'s theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Mushroom Cup Grand Prix.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> An arrangement of "Super Mario Galaxy 2" can be heard in the game.<ref name=ShannonGrixtiFreeRoam/>
*''[[Mario Kart 7]]'': [[3DS Shy Guy Bazaar|Shy Guy Bazaar]] and [[3DS Wario Shipyard|Wario Shipyard]] return as courses. The [[Bumble V]] and [[Cloud 9]] return as karts. [[Starview Peak]] is built around a [[Comet Observatory]]-like structure based on the one that appears in [[3DS Rosalina's Ice World|Rosalina's Ice World]].<ref name=engwebsite/>
*''[[Mario Kart 7]]'': [[3DS Shy Guy Bazaar|Shy Guy Bazaar]] and [[3DS Wario Shipyard|Wario Shipyard]] return as courses. The [[Bumble V]] and [[Cloud 9]] return as karts. Starview Peak is built around a Comet Observatory-like structure based on the one that appears in [[3DS Rosalina's Ice World|Rosalina's Ice World]].<ref name=engwebsite/> The character select icon for Daisy is based on her {{file link|Daisy MK7.png|promotional artwork}} from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Mario Party 9]]'': The character select icons for {{file link|MP9 Yoshi Artwork.png|Yoshi}} and {{file link|MP9 Shy Guy Artwork.png|Shy Guy}} are based on their promotional artwork from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'': [[Boohemoth]] returns in the background of [[Boo Cinema]].<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'': [[Boohemoth]] returns in the background of [[Boo Cinema]].<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': The illustration of a [[Bomber Bill]] on the world map icon of [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]] is based on its {{file link|BanzaibillNSMBU.png|artwork}} from this game.<ref name=engwebsite/>
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'': The illustration of a [[Bomber Bill]] on the world map icon of [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]] is based on its {{file link|BanzaibillNSMBU.png|artwork}} from this game.<ref name=engwebsite/> The character select icon for [[Hammer Bro]] is based on his {{file link|NSMBU Hammer Bro Artwork.png|promotional artwork}} from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Game & Wario]]'': One of [[Wario]]'s alternate costumes seems inspired by [[Captain Wario (Game & Wario)|Captain Wario]], sharing a similar color scheme.
*''[[Game & Wario]]'': One of [[Wario]]'s alternate costumes seems inspired by [[Captain Wario (Game & Wario)|Captain Wario]], sharing a similar color scheme.
*''[[New Super Luigi U]]'': On the select screen, [[Nabbit]] makes short hops like he does after finishing a level in this game.<ref name=IGN/>
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': The promotional renders for various [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s are based on [[Toad]]'s {{file link|Toad Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|key artwork}} from this game. An arrangement of [[Hisstocrat]]'s boss theme can play in Free Roam.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/> The golden snakes that adorn the [[Carpet Flyer]] are also modeled after Hisstocrats.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'': The promotional renders for various [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s are based on [[Toad]]'s {{file link|Toad Artwork - Super Mario 3D World.png|key artwork}} from this game. An arrangement of [[Hisstocrat]]'s boss theme can play in Free Roam.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt1/> The golden snakes that adorn the [[Carpet Flyer]] are also modeled after Hisstocrats.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' / ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'': Several sponsors return from this game. Course select icons generally feature prominent track elements superimposed over images of the courses they belong to, like in this game. [[Jump Boost|Trick-able]], surfboard-bearing vehicles return.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> [[Kart]]s can illuminate the road ahead of them using headlamps, like in this game. The [[trophy]] presentation screen appears very similar to how it does in this game.<ref name=Valbuena/> [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Gameplay|Smart Steering]] returns.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/> The design of the [[crown]] is inspired by its design in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. Several Knockout Tour rally icons are based on [[cup]] icons from the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''. An arrangement of [[Sunshine Airport]]'s theme can play in Free Roam. An arrangement of [[Toad Harbor]]'s theme can also be heard in the game.<ref name=Valbuena/> Starview Peak features a segment of road split between a green left path and a yellow right path, like [[Ice Ice Outpost]].<ref name=FirstLook/><ref name=Direct/><ref name=NintendoLife/> The [[Biddybuggy]] returns as a kart.
*''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' / ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'': Several sponsors return from this game. Course select icons generally feature prominent track elements superimposed over images of the courses they belong to, like in this game. [[Jump Boost|Trick-able]], surfboard-bearing vehicles return.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> [[Kart]]s can illuminate the road ahead of them using headlamps, like in this game. The [[trophy]] presentation screen appears very similar to how it does in this game.<ref name=Valbuena/> Many of this game's lobby messages return.<ref name=ShannonGrixtiFreeRoam>Shannon Grixti (April 8, 2025). [https://youtu.be/TFSeLhtLC5U Mario Kart World Free Roam Nintendo Switch 2 4K/60 FPS Gameplay]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved April 9, 2025.</ref> [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe#Gameplay|Smart Steering]] returns.<ref name=TreehouseDay2Pt2/> The design of the [[crown]] is inspired by its design in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''. Several Knockout Tour rally icons are based on [[cup]] icons from the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]''. An arrangement of [[Sunshine Airport]]'s theme can play in Free Roam. Arrangements of [[Toad Harbor]]'s, [[Shy Guy Falls]]', and [[Wild Woods]]' themes can also be heard in the game.<ref name=Valbuena/><ref name=ShannonGrixtiDandelion/> Starview Peak features a segment of road split between a green left path and a yellow right path, like [[Ice Ice Outpost]].<ref name=FirstLook/><ref name=Direct/><ref name=NintendoLife/> The [[Biddybuggy]] returns as a kart.
*''[[Mario Party 10]]'': The character select icon for [[Toadette]] is based on her artwork from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Mario Party 10]]'': The character select icon for [[Toadette]] is based on her {{file link|Toadette - Mario Party 10.png|promotional artwork}} from this game.<ref name=NintendoLife/>
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': A picture mode similar to this game's [[Snapshot Mode]] appears. Several of Mario's and Peach's costumes originate from this game or are based on their designs from this game. The [[Heart Rally]] has an icon featuring the [[Life-Up Heart]].<ref name=Direct/> The dance Mario does in the character selection screen is similar to the one he makes when listening to music from the [[Boombox]];<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> additionally, Pauline's dance in the character selection screen is similar to the one she makes while performing.<ref name=IGN/> The design of [[cactus]]es in this game resembles their design in ''Super Mario Odyssey''.<ref name=GVG/> An arrangement of [[Wooded Kingdom|Steam Gardens]]' theme can be heard in the game.<ref name=Valbuena/>
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': A picture mode similar to this game's [[Snapshot Mode]] appears. Several of Mario's and Peach's costumes originate from this game or are based on their designs from this game. The [[Heart Rally]] has an icon featuring the [[Life-Up Heart]].<ref name=Direct/> The dance Mario does in the character selection screen is similar to the one he makes when listening to music from the [[Boombox]];<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> additionally, Pauline's dance in the character selection screen is similar to the one she makes while performing.<ref name=IGN/> The design of [[cactus]]es in this game resembles their design in ''Super Mario Odyssey''.<ref name=GVG/> An arrangement of [[Wooded Kingdom|Steam Gardens]]' theme can be heard in the game.<ref name=Valbuena/>
*''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'': [[Heavy Fire Bro|Heavy Fire Bros.]] return as audience members.<ref name=Direct/>
*''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'': [[Heavy Fire Bro|Heavy Fire Bros.]] return as audience members.<ref name=Direct/>

Revision as of 06:24, April 11, 2025

This article is about an upcoming game. Editors must cite sources for all contributions to this article. Edits that do not follow this standard may be reverted without notice.
Do not upload any unofficially leaked images or media files before this game is released. Per our policy, any such files will be immediately deleted.

Mario Kart World
North American box art for Mario Kart World
North American box art
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch 2
Release date World June 5, 2025[1]
Language(s) English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)
French (France)
French (Canada)
German
Spanish (Spain)
Spanish (Latin America)
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese (Portugal)
Portuguese (Brazil)
Russian
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean
Genre Racing
Rating(s)
ESRB:E - Everyone[2]
PEGI:3 - Three years and older[3]
CERO:A - All ages[4]
ACB:G - General[5]
USK:0 - All ages[6]
ClassInd:L - General audience[7]
SMECCV:A - All ages[8]
GSRR:P - Six years and older[9]
Gmedia:3 - Three years and older[10]
Mode(s) Single-player
Local and online multiplayer
Format
Nintendo Switch 2:
Game Card
Digital download

Mario Kart World is an upcoming game in the Mario Kart series set to be released alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 as a launch title worldwide on June 5, 2025. Initially teased during the Nintendo Switch 2's reveal trailer on January 16, 2025, as the first game shown for the system,[11] the game was properly revealed in the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, 2025. It is the sixteenth entry in the Mario Kart series, the twelfth to be released by Nintendo, the first new Mario Kart title since Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (released almost five years prior), and the first original, major console entry in the series since Mario Kart 8 (released 11 years prior). It is also the first Mario Kart game to be a launch title for its console and to feature Kevin Afghani's voicework.

Races now consist of 24 racers, doubling from the previous 12. Players receive points in racing as before, with some positions receiving the same number of points.[12] Bikes and ATVs return following their absence in Mario Kart Tour. Some karts in this game utilize unique wheel designs, with some lacking wheels entirely in favor of treads. Kart customization as seen in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8 does not return, and gliders introduced in Mario Kart 7 are also absent; instead, karts can now extend wings, which function the same as gliders. Karts can also now drive along the top of water rather than beneath it, with both new mechanics creating a comparable vehicle system to Diddy Kong Racing. Karts also gain the ability to drive on walls after a height boost without the need of anti-gravity, and balance on railings and other thin platforms to quickly charge up Mini-Turbos.[12] When holding down the button after a hop without turning, players can charge up a short jump instead of initiating a drift.[13] After such a jump, the player is granted a small speed boost similar to a Mini-Turbo. The jumps can be charged to blue, orange, and yellow sparks, with each granting a longer-lasting boost after landing.[14][15] In addition, two new in-game modes were added: Knockout Tour and Free Roam. Knockout Tour is an all-out battle mode where players race over consecutive tracks and are eliminated on a specific lap if not met after the required amount of racers, while Free Roam is an open-world adventure mode where one or multiple players can freely explore any track both on- and off-road.[1]

The art style of the game's characters appears to have changed significantly to resemble 2D illustrations drawn by Shigehisa Nakaue, much like the in-game art style of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Additionally, characters now have a wide variety of alternate costumes, and the clothing worn by characters is substantially more detailed than in previous games. The game's roster marked the playable debut of many enemies from across the series, including Cataquack, Coin Coffer, Swoop, and Conkdor, among many more. Altogether, this game features the most brand new playable character additions to the Mario Kart series to date.

The game was covered during the Nintendo Treehouse: Live events on April 3 and 4, 2025.[12][16] A dedicated Nintendo Direct for the game titled the "Mario Kart World Direct" is set to be broadcast on April 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. PST / 9:00 a.m. EST / 2:00 p.m. BST.[1]

Characters

Racers

There are currently 50 racers confirmed, including 30 characters returning from past installments and 20 new playable characters, all of which aside from Goomba, Piranha Plant, Pianta, Spike, and Dolphin also making their first playable appearance overall. All new characters except Coin Coffer also appear in the game as either background characters or obstacles during races. Additionally, Nabbit, Hammer Bro, Chargin' Chuck, and Monty Mole are playable for the first time in a home console Mario Kart game, following their debuts in Mario Kart Tour.

Returning characters

New characters

Character costumes

Some characters now have costumes that they can wear, similar to Mario Kart Tour and Super Mario Odyssey, with some costumes from those games making a return. These costumes are obtained mid-race after eating various food items, with certain characters having up to 10 costumes. In the game's demo, it is shown that costumes have their own slot on the character selection screen, unlike in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, though it is unknown if this will apply to the final game.

Mario
Luigi
Peach
Daisy
Rosalina
Bowser
Toad
Wario
Waluigi
Toadette
Birdo
Baby Mario
Baby Luigi
Baby Peach
Baby Daisy
Baby Rosalina
Lakitu
King Boo
Yoshi
Koopa Troopa
Donkey Kong
Bowser Jr.
Pauline
Shy Guy

Non-playable characters

Background characters

Unknown

Courses

Map artwork from Mario Kart World.
The interconnected world map, note that the icon for Rainbow Road is hidden.

So far, Mario Kart World is known to have 30 courses (32 if the two routes for Crown City and Peach Stadium are counted separately); 16 (18) of those courses are new, while 14 return from previous entries, including one course from Mario Kart Tour, two courses each from Super Mario Kart (which are combined versions of five courses from the game), Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Mario Kart Wii, and Mario Kart 7, and three courses from Mario Kart DS, while no courses from Mario Kart: Super Circuit and Mario Kart 8 are shown to return so far. New to the series are intermissions,[35] which are long, non-looping tracks filled with various hazards that connect from one course to another across a large, open world, which is explorable in Free Roam mode.[1]

Classic courses in this game (marked with their origin game's prefix below) have been significantly revamped, bearing even less resemblance to the original courses than as they appeared in previous games. Unlike previous games since Mario Kart DS, the game's cups are not separated between new and classic courses, with the game's known seven cups instead featuring a varying amount of both types of courses.[1] This is the first Mario Kart game since Mario Kart: Super Circuit to not have prefixes appended to the names of any of the classic courses.

Grand Prix

The format of the Grand Prix has been changed significantly from previous games. Now, only the first race of a cup follows the traditional three-lap format. The last three races follow a sectioned format instead, with the first two sections of the race taking place across intermissions that transition from the previous course to the next, while the final section consists of one lap of that next course.[12] Three-lap races are not entirely absent from the game, though it is currently unclear how they are implemented.[36] One mode allows players to configure intermissions in the rules.[35]

The backgrounds of the cup icons are reflective of the region the cup's courses are located in. For example, the Star Cup's icon has an icy background, as its courses are near or within the snowy region.

Cup Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4
The icon for the Mushroom Cup in Mario Kart World.
Mushroom Cup[1]
The icon for Mario Bros. Circuit in Mario Kart World.
Mario Bros. Circuit
The icon for Crown City (in the Mushroom Cup) in Mario Kart World.
Crown City
The icon for Whistlestop Summit in Mario Kart World.
Whistlestop Summit
The icon for DK Spaceport in Mario Kart World.
DK Spaceport
The icon for the Flower Cup in Mario Kart World.
Flower Cup[1]
The icon for Desert Hills in Mario Kart World.
Desert Hills (DS)
The icon for Shy Guy Bazaar in Mario Kart World.
Shy Guy Bazaar (3DS)
The icon for Wario Stadium in Mario Kart World.
Wario Stadium (N64)[24]
The icon for Airship Fortress in Mario Kart World.
Airship Fortress (DS)
The icon for the Star Cup in Mario Kart World.
Star Cup[1]
The icon for DK Pass in Mario Kart World.
DK Pass (DS)
The icon for Starview Peak in Mario Kart World.
Starview Peak
The icon for Sky-High Sundae in Mario Kart World.
Sky-High Sundae (Tour/Switch)
The icon for Wario Shipyard in Mario Kart World.
Wario Shipyard (3DS)
The icon for the Shell Cup in Mario Kart World.
Shell Cup[1]
The icon for Koopa Troopa Beach in Mario Kart World.
Koopa Troopa Beach (SNES)[37]
The icon for Faraway Oasis in Mario Kart World.
Faraway Oasis
The icon for Crown City (in the Shell Cup) in Mario Kart World.
Crown City
The icon for Peach Stadium in Mario Kart World.
Peach Stadium
The icon for the Banana Cup in Mario Kart World.
Banana Cup[1]
Peach Beach (GCN)[14][38] Salty Salty Speedway[38] Dino Dino Jungle (GCN)[39][40] Icon of Great ? Block Ruins in Mario Kart World
Great ? Block Ruins[41][42]
The icon for the Leaf Cup in Mario Kart World.
Leaf Cup[1]
Chutes Cheep Cheep[non-English][43]
("Cheep Cheep Falls")[38]
Dandelion Depths[38] Boo Cinema[40] Dry Bones Burnout[44][42]
The icon for the Lightning Cup in Mario Kart World.
Lightning Cup[1]
Moo Moo Meadows (Wii)[14] Icon for Choco Mountain in Mario Kart World
Choco Mountain (N64)[24]
Toad's Factory (Wii)[24] Bowser's Castle[45]
Unknown cup, presumably Special Cup[24] Acorn Heights[42][16] Mario Circuit (SNES)[18][42] Peach Stadium[42] Rainbow Road[46][41][42]

Other courses

While not confirmed to be playable as traditional race courses, several other courses can be seen or visited in the world mapMedia:MK World map.png or during intermissions, including Ghost Valley 1, Ghost Valley 2, and Ghost Valley 3 at the entrance to Boo Cinema, and Choco Island 2 just south-west of Choco Mountain.[31] Certain sites and landmarks also resemble past courses, including one resembling Vanilla Lake 1 south of Sky-High Sundae, one resembling Big Donut south of Bowser's Castle, and a quicksand pit that resembles Thwomp Desert in the desert south of Airship Fortress.[18]

Knockout Tour

Knockout Tour consists of rallies rather than cups, with each of the eight rallies having 6 races within. Unlike races, there are no breaks in between, as players who qualify for the next race will simply continue it. Unlike the Grand Prix, Knockout Tour focuses primarily on the intermissions between the courses, with the first five races taking place on a continuous path of them, while only the final race consists of a lap around the final course.[47]

Rally Landmarks Starting point Checkpoint 1 Checkpoint 2 Checkpoint 3 Checkpoint 4 Final course
The icon for the Golden Rally in Mario Kart World.
Golden Rally[1]
The icon for Desert Hills during the Golden Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Mario Bros. Circuit during the Golden Rally in Mario Kart World.
The icon for  Moo Moo Meadows during the Golden Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Acorn Heights during the Golden Rally in Mario Kart World.
Desert Hills course icon from Mario Kart World
Desert Hills (DS)
Mario Bros. Circuit course icon from Mario Kart World
Mario Bros. Circuit
Choco Mountain course icon from Mario Kart World
Choco Mountain (N64)
Moo Moo Meadows course icon from Mario Kart World
Moo Moo Meadows (Wii)
Mario Circuit course icon from Mario Kart World
Mario Circuit (SNES)
Acorn Heights course icon from Mario Kart World
Acorn Heights
The icon for the Ice Rally in Mario Kart World.
Ice Rally[1]
The icon for Sky-High Sundae during the Ice Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for the portion inbetween Dandelion Depths and the autumnal, feudal Japan course during the Ice Rally in Mario Kart World.
The icon for Peach Stadium during the Ice Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Crown City during the Ice Rally in Mario Kart World.
Sky-High Sundae course icon from Mario Kart World
Sky-High Sundae (Tour/Switch)
Starview Peak course icon from Mario Kart World
Starview Peak
Dandelion Depths course icon from Mario Kart World
Dandelion Depths
Unnamed autumn course icon from Mario Kart World
Chutes Cheep Cheep[non-English]
Peach Stadium course icon from Mario Kart World
Peach Stadium
Crown City course icon from Mario Kart World
Crown City
The icon for the Moon Rally in Mario Kart World.
Moon Rally[12]
Bowser's Castle course icon from Mario Kart World
Bowser's Castle
Toad's Factory course icon from Mario Kart World
Toad's Factory (Wii)
Moo Moo Meadows course icon from Mario Kart World
Moo Moo Meadows (Wii)
Dandelion Depths course icon from Mario Kart World
Dandelion Depths
Unnamed autumn course icon from Mario Kart World
Chutes Cheep Cheep[non-English]
Faraway Oasis course icon from Mario Kart World
Faraway Oasis
The icon for the Spiny Rally in Mario Kart World.
Spiny Rally[12]
The icon for Boo Cinema during the Spiny Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Starview Peak during the Spiny Rally in Mario Kart World.
The icon for Salty Salty Speedway during the Spiny Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Wario Shipyard during the Spiny Rally in Mario Kart World.
Boo Cinema course icon from Mario Kart World
Boo Cinema
Starview Peak course icon from Mario Kart World
Starview Peak
DK Pass course icon from Mario Kart World
DK Pass (DS)
Salty Salty Speedway course icon from Mario Kart World
Salty Salty Speedway
The "Peach Resort" course icon from Mario Kart World
Peach Beach (GCN)
Wario Shipyard course icon from Mario Kart World
Wario Shipyard (3DS)
The icon for the Cherry Rally in Mario Kart World.
Cherry Rally[12]
The icon for Dino Dino Jungle during the Cherry Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Koopa Troopa Beach during the Cherry Rally in Mario Kart World.
The icon for Whistlestop Summit during the Cherry Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Desert Hills during the Cherry Rally in Mario Kart World.
The "Peach Resort" course icon from Mario Kart World
Peach Beach (GCN)
Dino Dino Jungle course icon from Mario Kart World
Dino Dino Jungle (GCN)
Koopa Troopa Beach course icon from Mario Kart World
Koopa Troopa Beach (SNES)
DK Spaceport course icon from Mario Kart World
DK Spaceport
Whistlestop Summit course icon from Mario Kart World
Whistlestop Summit
Desert Hills course icon from Mario Kart World
Desert Hills (DS)
The icon for the Acorn Rally in Mario Kart World.
Acorn Rally[18]
Toad's Factory course icon from Mario Kart World
Toad's Factory (Wii)
Wario Stadium course icon from Mario Kart World
Wario Stadium (N64)
Choco Mountain course icon from Mario Kart World
Choco Mountain (N64)
Peach Stadium course icon from Mario Kart World
Peach Stadium
Unnamed autumn course icon from Mario Kart World
Chutes Cheep Cheep[non-English]
DK Pass course icon from Mario Kart World
DK Pass (DS)
The icon for the Cloud Rally in Mario Kart World.
Cloud Rally[18]
The icon for Shy Guy Bazaar during the Cloud Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Mario Bros. Circuit during the Cloud Rally in Mario Kart World.
The icon for Crown City during the Cloud Rally in Mario Kart World.The icon for Great ? Block Ruins during the Cloud Rally in Mario Kart World.
Airship Fortress course icon from Mario Kart World
Airship Fortress (DS)
Shy Guy Bazaar course icon from Mario Kart World
Shy Guy Bazaar (3DS)
Mario Bros. Circuit course icon from Mario Kart World
Mario Bros. Circuit
Crown City course icon from Mario Kart World
Crown City
Faraway Oasis course icon from Mario Kart World
Faraway Oasis
Great ? Block Ruins course icon from Mario Kart World
Great ? Block Ruins
The icon for the Heart Rally in Mario Kart World.
Heart Rally[48]
Shy Guy Bazaar course icon from Mario Kart World
Shy Guy Bazaar (3DS)
Airship Fortress course icon from Mario Kart World
Airship Fortress (DS)
Dry Bones Burnout course icon from Mario Kart World
Dry Bones Burnout
Mario Circuit course icon from Mario Kart World
Mario Circuit (SNES)
Moo Moo Meadows course icon from Mario Kart World
Moo Moo Meadows (Wii)
Peach Stadium course icon from Mario Kart World
Peach Stadium

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese サバイバル[4]
Sabaibaru
Survival
Dutch Knock-outrally[49] Knockout Rally
French Survie[50] Survival
German K.-o.-Tour[51] K.O. Tour
Italian Sopravvivenza[52] Survival
Korean 서바이벌[53]
Seobaibeol
Survival
Portuguese Eliminatória[54] Knock Out
Spanish Supervivencia[55] Survival

Vehicles

Karts, Bikes and ATVs all return in Mario Kart World. All racers use different vehicles in the trailer, with each vehicle having unique wheel and tire designs. Vehicles are no longer customizable, like they were up to Mario Kart Wii and in Mario Kart Tour. Instead of gliders, vehicles now feature wings that allow them to glide in a similar manner. When going over water, the wheels of all vehicles change into water skis, allowing them to float.[12]

Karts

It has been requested that more images be uploaded for this section. Remove this notice only after the additional images have been added. Specifics: Clearer images of B Dasher and Cloud 9

Bikes

ATVs

Unknown

  • A kart/bike hybrid, with one wheel in the front and two treads in the back, used by Shy Guy in the trailer[1]

Course elements

Objects and obstacles

Other

Items

As with Mario Kart Tour, items are automatically held behind racers in this game.[12]

Of the returning items, the Ice Flower, Hammer, and Coin Box make their first appearance in a home console Mario Kart debut following their initial debut in Mario Kart Tour. Additionally, the Feather is now usable during races like in Super Mario Kart, rather than being exclusive to the Battle mode like in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Mario Kart Tour.[66]

Items found on the track

An Item Box from Mario Kart World
Item Box
Gives the player a random item. Some float down from the sky attached to parachutes.[14]
A double item box from Mario Kart World
Double Item Box
Gives the player two random items as opposed to one.
A coin appearing in Mario Kart World
Coin
Gives the player a small boost and increases top speed when more are collected, up to a maximum of 20.[16]
Coin piles seen in Mario Kart World
Coin pile[39]
File:MKWorld Yellow object.png A smiling, golden fast food bag that provides a random food item that changes the player's outfit when eaten, with a visual transformation effect similar to that of a Wonder Flower.

New items

The icon for the Coin Shell from Mario Kart World
Coin Shell[12]
Travels along the track and leaves a trail of coins behind before exploding, leaving eight coins in a ring shape on the track.[12] Gold Shells previously appeared in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, though they functioned differently.
The new Kamek item as it appears in the roulette wheel in Mario Kart World A crystal ball with Kamek's magic symbols on it that summons him, who then proceeds to summon many of a certain type of enemy ahead of all the racers in front of the player who used it, as well as turning them into that enemy temporarily.[31]
The double burger with a star pick, one of the new food items as it appears in the roulette wheel. Various food items obtained from the smiling bags that give the player a speed boost and may change the character's outfit.[16]

Returning items

The icon for the coin item in Mario Kart World
Coin
Grants the player two extra coins and a small boost.
The icon for the Coin Box item in Mario Kart World
Coin Box
Temporarily places a ? Block above the player's head, which they can repeatedly hit, giving them coins while also scattering more coins in front of them.[67]
The Icon for the Green Shell from Mario Kart World
Green Shell
Travels in a straight line and knocks over a kart it hits.
The icon for the Triple Green Shells in Mario Kart World
Triple Green Shells
Three Green Shells that orbit the player's kart, protecting them from incoming attacks.
The icon for the Red Shell in Mario Kart World
Red Shell
Homes in on the closest kart in front of the player and knocks it over.
The icon for the Triple Red Shells in Mario Kart World
Triple Red Shells
Three Red Shells that orbit the player's kart, protecting them from incoming attacks.
Banana Peel
Banana Peel
Protects the player from incoming items, and spins out other racers that hit it.
The icon for the Triple Bananas from Mario Kart World
Triple Bananas
Three bananas that orbit the player's kart, protecting them from incoming attacks.
The icon for the mushroom item in Mario Kart World
Mushroom
Provides the player's kart with a small speed boost.
The icon for the Triple Mushrooms from Mario Kart World
Triple Mushrooms
Orbits the player's kart, providing them with three separate speed boosts.
The icon for the Golden Mushroom in Mario Kart World
Golden Mushroom
Provides the player's kart with continuous speed boosts for a short time.
The icon for the Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart World
Mega Mushroom
Increases the player's size, allowing them to flatten any player they hit.[67]
The icon for the Feather in Mario Kart World
Feather
Causes the player to spin and leap in the air, allowing them to reach high areas and even drive on walls.[12]
The icon for the Fire Flower in Mario Kart World
Fire Flower
Allows the player to throw up to eight fireballs for a short time that cause other karts to spin out on impact.
The icon for the Ice Flower in Mario Kart World
Ice Flower
Allows the player to throw up to eight ice balls for a short time that cause other karts to temporarily lose control on impact.[12]
The icon for the Boomerang Flower in Mario Kart World
Boomerang Flower
Can be thrown up to four times, hitting racers forward/backward and returns to its user before the final use.
The icon for the returning Hammer item in Mario Kart World
Hammer
For a limited time, allows the player to throw multiple bursts of five hammers each, which travel in an arc and stick to the track, spinning out any player that comes into contact with them.[12]
The icon for the Super Horn in Mario Kart World
Super Horn
Emits a radial shockwave hitting racers, as well as destroying all obstacles, including the Spiny Shell.
The icon for the Super Star from Mario Kart World
Star
Provides the player invincibility from all terrain and items, and also giving a speed boost.
The icon for the Blooper in Mario Kart World
Blooper
Sprays ink on all racers ahead and reduces their visibility. The racers hit also lose some of their traction while sprayed.
The icon for the Bob-omb in Mario Kart World
Bob-omb
Explodes after a short time when thrown or dropped, knocking over any kart in its blast radius.
The icon for the blue Spiny Shell in Mario Kart World
Spiny Shell
Targets the racer in first place, knocking over all other karts in its path.
The icon for the Lightning in Mario Kart World
Lightning
Causes all opponents in front of the player to drop their items, shrink, and drive slowly for a short time in addition to summoning a temporary rainstorm.[12]
A Bullet Bill in the item roulette from Mario Kart World
Bullet Bill
Transforms the player into a Bullet Bill, rocketing through the track with auto-pilot, and providing invincibility from all terrain and items.
The icon for the Boo in Mario Kart World
Boo
Steals an item from randomly selected racer in front of the player, while granting temporary invisibility, making the player invulnerable and able to pass through hazards.

Sponsors

Main article: List of sponsors debuting in Mario Kart World

New

Returning

Differences from previous Mario Kart games

  • Races now consist of 24 racers compared to the previous 12.
  • By default, a Grand Prix now involves the first track of the cup being played with all three laps before subsequent races involve two section long intermissions leading into a full lap of a track for the final section.[12]
  • Getting hit by a car or train at certain angles causes the player to become unbalanced as opposed to spinning out.[12]
  • Rather than using hang-gliders like in games since Mario Kart 7, vehicles now use retractable wings to soar through the air.
  • If a racer falls off a course in the middle of a gliding section, Lakitu will place them back in the air so they continue gliding rather than dragging them to the nearest road.[14]
  • Vehicles no longer drive underwater, and instead continue along the surface of the water.
  • The amount of coins a player can hold now caps off at 20 compared to the previous 10.
  • Opening cinematics before races in the Grand Prix mode now all happen at once before the first race.[12]
  • Cups are no longer restricted to have strictly new or classic courses.
  • Racers can now trick multiple times in the air.[12]
  • Racers may now trick at any time while gliding.[12]
  • Racers can now trick off of other racers if they land on top of them.[12]
  • The drivers of car obstacles are now visible.
  • Goombas now charge towards racers when noticing them (similar to the 3D Super Mario games), rather than simply walking in place or in a left-to-right pattern.[12]

Items

  • The Lightning now only shocks players ahead of the user, rather than all opponents.[25]
  • The Bullet Bill no longer causes players that it hits to spin out.[14]
  • The Fire Flower now has a limit of eight fireballs, compared to the previous 10 in Mario Kart 8.[16]
  • The Boomerang Flower can now be used up to four times, compared to to the previous three in Mario Kart 8.[25]
  • Using the Feather item now allows the user to trick after using it.[16]
  • Stars can be found bouncing along the ground, as they do in the 2D Super Mario games, in Free Roam, instead of remaining stationary.[64]
  • Racers under the effect of the Mega Mushroom item no longer shrink back to normal size when hit by Lightning.[71]

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart World.

References to other media

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese マリオカート ワールド[4]
Mario Kāto Wārudo
Mario Kart World
Chinese (traditional) 瑪利歐賽車世界[76]
Mǎlìōu Sàichē Shìjiè
Mario Kart World
Korean 마리오 카트 월드[53]
Mario Kateu Woldeu
Mario Kart World

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). Mario Kart World – Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k English language website
  3. ^ European website
  4. ^ a b c d e マリオカート ワールド | Nintendo Switch 2 | 任天堂l. nintendo.com (Japanese). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  5. ^ Australian Nintendo Switch 2 website
  6. ^ German website
  7. ^ Brazilian website
  8. ^ Mexican website
  9. ^ Taiwanese website
  10. ^ Nintendo Saudi Facebook page
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak Nintendo of America (January 16, 2025). Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer. YouTube. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Mario Kart World – Grand Prix Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  13. ^ a b c Sliver (April 4, 2025). 30 Minutos de GAMEPLAY de MARIO KART WORLD para Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (English). Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Tris Valbuena (April 6, 2025). NEW Mario Kart World Gameplay! (Switch 2 Experience Demo). YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  15. ^ a b c KirbyGCN17 (April 6, 2025). Mario Kart World Demo Gameplay at Nintendo Switch 2 Experience: New York. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  16. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Nintendo of America (April 4, 2025). Mario Kart World – Knockout Tour & GameChat Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af IGN (April 3, 2025). Every starting character and outfit in Mario Kart World. YouTube (English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak Nintendo Life (April 3, 2025). We’ve ACTUALLY Played Mario Kart World on Switch 2 YouTube. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  19. ^ a b ThunderStash Gaming (April 8, 2025). I Played Mario Kart World at the Switch 2 Experience Event – And Won the Tournament!. YouTube. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  20. ^ BubblemanPedri (April 7, 2025). Mario Kart World - Knockout Mode @ Nintendo Switch 2 Experience New York. YouTube (English). Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  21. ^ a b HikakinTV (April 3, 2025). Nintendo Switch 2でマリオカート ワールド遊びまくってみた!【予約すべし】. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  22. ^ @hypermario24 (April 7, 2025). "So I just found out Wario's bee outfit is called "Wicked Wasp" Which is strange because he looks more bee than wasp, but for Wario, I guess it makes sense. #Wario". X. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  23. ^ GameSpot (April 4, 2025). https://www.facebook.com/reel/1811420956322494. Facebook. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  24. ^ a b c d e Nindawko (April 5, 2025). I PLAYED THE NINTENDO SWITCH 2 EARLY (MARIO KART WORLD) w/ DANTDM. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  25. ^ a b c d e f g h i Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Mario Kart World – Knockout Tour Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  26. ^ mkのゲーム実況ch (April 4, 2025). 【世界最速プレイ】マリオカートワールドの新モードが楽しすぎました!!体験会でサバイバルを全力プレイ!!【Nintendo Switch 2】. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  27. ^ TheSixthAxis (April 5, 2025). Mario Kart World hands on preview – We play the huge Switch 2 exclusive. YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  28. ^ MasuoTV (April 3, 2025). I played the Nintendo Switch 2 at the fastest speed! [Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza]. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  29. ^ a b c d e f g h https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MQtHghhp3A
  30. ^ a b c d e f g Key artworkMedia:MKWorld key artwork no logo.png
  31. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Nintendo of America (April 4, 2025). Mario Kart World – Grand Prix Gameplay Day 2– Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  32. ^ a b Sliver (April 4, 2025). 30 Minutos de GAMEPLAY de MARIO KART WORLD para Nintendo Switch 2 YouTube. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  33. ^ Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). Nintendo Switch 2 – Overview Trailer. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  34. ^ a b c d e Eurogamer (April 3, 2025). Mario Kart World Gameplay: A Full Race of Knockout Tour. YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  35. ^ a b Screenshot showing the Knockout Tour rules menuMedia:MKWorld Knockout Tour Menu.png
  36. ^ Screenshot showing Whistlestop Summit on the second lapMedia:MKW Whistlestop Summit splitscreen screenshot.jpg
  37. ^ The course, located in the bay to the south on the world mapMedia:MK World map.png, which corresponds to the interconnected map artworkMedia:MKW Map with Roads Artwork.png, is comprised of both SNES Koopa Beach course layouts.
  38. ^ a b c d Ray Bacon (April 3, 2025). Jugando a Mario Kart World en Nintendo Switch 2 (Modo portátil). YouTube (Spanish). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  39. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p GVG (April 3, 2025). Mario Kart World - Switch 2's Perfect Launch Title?. YouTube (English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  40. ^ a b GamersGlobal (April 3, 2025). Mario Kart World: Jörg gibt Gas auf Nintendo Switch 2 (HANDS-ON, GERMAN). YouTube (German). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  41. ^ a b Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Nintendo Switch 2: GameChat - All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. YouTube. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  42. ^ a b c d e f This is Every Cup in Mario Kart World. YouTube (English). Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  43. ^ https://x.com/TeamWorldFriend/status/1908902031684727251
  44. ^ mistermv (April 3, 2025). ON JOUE À LA SWITCH 2 !. Twitch (French). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  45. ^ PietSmiet. 10:00 - Geoguessr mit Jay. Twitch.
  46. ^ ImageMedia:MKWD map Rainbow Road.png
  47. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7dJg4PFrrQ
  48. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sa4R67_MIk
  49. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/nl-nl/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Mario-Kart-World-2790000.html
  50. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/fr-fr/Jeux/Jeux-Nintendo-Switch-2/Mario-Kart-World-2790000.html
  51. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/de-de/Spiele/Nintendo-Switch-2-Spiele/Mario-Kart-World-2790000.html
  52. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNY7pVuvNXw
  53. ^ a b c d e 마리오 카트 월드 | Nintendo Switch | 닌텐도. nintendo.com (Korean). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  54. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/mario-kart-world/
  55. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/es-cl/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/mario-kart-world/
  56. ^ File:MKWorld Peach Costume 3.pngMedia:MKWorld Peach Costume 3.png
  57. ^ https://x.com/IGN/status/1907950313358680257?t=knzcuQ1OxNOJBQMmKmklHg
  58. ^ File:MKW Bowser Jr. screenshot.jpg
  59. ^ Screenshot
  60. ^ a b c d e f g h BRCDEvg (April 5, 2025). MARIO KART WORLD con ‪@elfedelobo‬ y ‪@SoliBolita‬. YouTube (Spanish). Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  61. ^ "New Robo DK, same love for throwing barrels." – @NintendoAmerica (April 3, 2025). Official Nintendo of America post. X (English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  62. ^ a b c Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). GameChat – Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube.
  63. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL_vRkrN6sQ
  64. ^ a b c d e f Shannon Grixti (April 8, 2025). Mario Kart World Free Roam Nintendo Switch 2 4K/60 FPS Gameplay. YouTube. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  65. ^ Street-Arrival2397 (April 8, 2025). Gameplay of DS Airship Fortress in Mario Kart World. Reddit. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  66. ^ Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). Nintendo Switch Parental Controls – Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  67. ^ a b Mario Kart World – Every Character, Course, and Item So Far - Mario Party Legacy
  68. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Nintendo (April 2, 2025). bg_map.webp. Nintendo. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  69. ^ File:MKWorld BG pattern.pngMedia:MKWorld BG pattern.png
  70. ^ File:MKWorld Moo Moo Screenshot.jpgMedia:MKWorld Moo Moo Screenshot.jpg
  71. ^ https://x.com/MarioKartActu/status/1910332206159101998
  72. ^ a b Shannon Grixti (April 8, 2025). Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 Salty Salty Speedway 4K/60FPS Gameplay Footage. YouTube. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  73. ^ world_cource_01_ProRes.mp4
  74. ^ File:Mario Kart World Luigi Shy Guy Bazaar.jpgMedia:Mario Kart World Luigi Shy Guy Bazaar.jpg
  75. ^ a b Shannon Grixti (April 8, 2025). Mario Kart World Nintendo Switch 2 Dandelion Depths 4K/60FPS Gameplay Footage. YouTube. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  76. ^ 瑪利歐賽車世界 | Nintendo Switch 2 | 任天堂. nintendo.com (Chinese (Hong Kong)). Retrieved April 2, 2025.

External links