Mario Kart World
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| Publisher | Nintendo | ||||||||||||||||||
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Release date |  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 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Mode(s) | Single-player Local and online multiplayer | ||||||||||||||||||
| Format | Nintendo Switch 2:  Game Card Digital download | ||||||||||||||||||
- Everyone
- Three years and older
- All ages
- General
- All ages
- General audience
- All ages
- Six years and older
- Three years and olderMario 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.
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. Two new in-game modes were also added: Knockout Tour and Free Roam.
The game was covered during the Nintendo Treehouse: Live events on April 3 and 4, 2025.[12][13] 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]
Gameplay
Bikes and ATVs return following their absence in Mario Kart Tour. However, kart customization as seen in Mario Kart 7 and Mario Kart 8 does not return. Some karts in this game instead utilize unique wheel designs, with some lacking wheels entirely in favor of treads.
New features
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]
Gliders and driving underwater, introduced in Mario Kart 7, along with anti-gravity, introduced in Mario Kart 8, do not return in Mario Kart World; instead, karts can now extend wings, which function the same as gliders, and drive along the top of water rather than beneath it, with both new mechanics creating a comparable vehicle system to Diddy Kong Racing.
Many new mechanics for karts are introduced in this game: Karts now have the ability to drive on walls after a height boost 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.[14] After such a jump, the player is granted a small speed boost similar to a Mini-Turbo. The jumps can be charged, yielding blue and then yellow sparks, with yellow sparks granting a longer-lasting boost after landing.[15][16]
Unlike previous installments, all of the courses in the game take place on a large, open world, connected via the newly introduced intermissions,[17] which are long, non-looping tracks filled with various hazards that connect from one course to another during races.[1]
Players are able to drive into large vehicles scattered around the world, such as cargo trucks, boats, or UFOs, and control them from the inside.[1][16][18]
Game modes
Grand Prix
Grand Prix returns as the main game mode from previous games, where the player races through four tracks of a cup in an attempt to get the most points, with higher placements yielding more points. However, 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 (or more in certain cases) 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.[19] One mode allows players to configure intermissions in the rules.[17]
Knockout Tour
Knockout Tour is an all-out battle mode where players race over consecutive tracks across the open world and are eliminated on a specific lap if not met after the required amount of racers. Unlike races, there are no breaks in between, as players who qualify for the next race will simply continue it.[1]
Knockout Tour consists of rallies rather than cups, with each of the eight rallies having 6 races within. Unlike the Grand Prix, Knockout Tour focuses primarily on the intermissions between the courses, The first five races take place on a continuous path of them, with each checkpoint eliminating the players that place in the bottom four of the group. For the final race, the last four players standing will race a lap around the final course.[20]
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | サバイバル[4] Sabaibaru |
Survival | |
| Dutch | Knock-outrally[21] | Knockout Rally | |
| French | Survie[22] | Survival | |
| German | K.-o.-Tour[23] | K.O. Tour | |
| Italian | Sopravvivenza[24] | Survival | |
| Korean | 서바이벌[25] Seobaibeol |
Survival | |
| Portuguese | Eliminatória[26] | Knock Out | |
| Spanish | Supervivencia[27][28] | Survival |
Free Roam
Free Roam is an open-world adventure mode where one or multiple players can freely explore any track both on- and off-road.[1]
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | フリーラン[4] Furīran |
Free Run | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Paseo libre[29] | Free walk | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Modo libre[30] | Free mode |
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 in a spinoff game 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
- MK NS2 Baby Mario.png
- MK NS2 Baby Luigi.png
- MK NS2 Baby Peach.png
- Birdo Mario Kart NS2 First-Look.png
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
![Touring[31]](/File:MKWorld_Mario_Costume_1.png)
![All-Terrain[32]](/File:MKWorld_Mario_Costume_2.png)
![Aviator[14]](/File:MKWorld_Mario_Costume_3.png)
![Happi[14]](/File:MKWorld_Mario_Costume_4.png)
![Cowboy[31]](/File:MKWorld_Mario_Costume_5.png)
![Dune Rider[33]](/File:MKWorld_Mario_Costume_6.png)
![Mechanic[33]](/File:MKWorld_Mechanic_Mario.png)
- Luigi
![Gondolier[31]](/File:MKWorld_Luigi_Costume_3.png)
![Happi[34]](/File:MKWorld_Luigi_Costume_4.png)
- Peach
![Pro Racer[35]](/File:MKWorld_Peach_Costume_1.png)
![Yukata[31]](/File:MKWorld_Peach_Costume_2.png)
- Daisy
![Swimwear[31]](/File:MKWorld_Daisy_Costume_2.png)
![Oasis[31]](/File:MKWorld_Daisy_Oasis.png)
- Rosalina
![Touring[32]](/File:MKWorld_Rosalina_Costume_2.jpg)
![Pro Racer[31]](/File:MKWorld_Rosalina_Costume_1.png)
- Bowser
![All-Terrain[31]](/File:MKWorld_Bowser_Costume_2.png)
![Biker[31]](/File:MKWorld_Bowser_Biker_Outfit.png)
- Toad
![Explorer[15]](/File:MKWorld_Toad_Costume_1.png)
![Burger Bud[31]](/File:MKWorld_Toad_Costume_2.png)
- Wario
![Biker[31]](/File:MKWorld_Wario_Biker.png)
![Wicked Wasp[36]](/File:MKWorld_Wario_Costume_4.png)
- Waluigi
![Road Ruffian[37]](/File:MKWorld_Waluigi_Costume_3.png)
![Mariachi[31]](/File:MKWorld_Waluigi_mariachi_outfit.png)
![Wampire[38]](/File:MKWorld_Waluigi_Wampire.png)
- Toadette
TBA
![Soft Server[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/9/98/MKWorld_Toadette_SoftServer.png/91px-MKWorld_Toadette_SoftServer.png)
Soft Server[31]
TBA
TBA
![Soft Server[31]](/File:MKWorld_Toadette_SoftServer.png)
- Birdo
![Pro Racer[15]](/File:MKWorld_Birdo_Pro_Racer.png)
![Vacation[31]](/File:MKWorld_Birdo_Costume_1.png)
- Baby Mario
TBA
![Swimwear[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/9/9d/MKWorld_Baby_Mario_Swimwear_Outfit.png/100px-MKWorld_Baby_Mario_Swimwear_Outfit.png)
Swimwear[31]
TBA
![Swimwear[31]](/File:MKWorld_Baby_Mario_Swimwear_Outfit.png)
- Baby Luigi
![Work Crew[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/1/13/MKWorld_Baby_Luigi_Work_Crew_Outfit.png/100px-MKWorld_Baby_Luigi_Work_Crew_Outfit.png)
Work Crew[31]
TBA
![Work Crew[31]](/File:MKWorld_Baby_Luigi_Work_Crew_Outfit.png)
- Baby Peach
![Touring[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/5/5d/MKWorld_Baby_Peach_Touring_Outfit.png/100px-MKWorld_Baby_Peach_Touring_Outfit.png)
Touring[31]
TBA
TBA
TBA
![Touring[31]](/File:MKWorld_Baby_Peach_Touring_Outfit.png)
- Baby Daisy
![Touring[39]](/File:MKWorld_Baby_Daisy_Costume_1.png)
![Explorer[31]](/File:MKWorld_Baby_Daisy_Explorer.png)
- Baby Rosalina
![Touring[40]](/File:MKWorld_Baby_Rosalina_Costume_1.png)
![Sailor[31]](/File:MKWorld_Baby_Rosalina_Sailor.png)
![TBA[41]](/File:Baby_Rosalina_Explorer.jpg)
- Lakitu
![Fisherman[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/4/47/MKWorld_Lakitu_Costume_1.png/74px-MKWorld_Lakitu_Costume_1.png)
Fisherman[31]
TBA
![Fisherman[31]](/File:MKWorld_Lakitu_Costume_1.png)
- King Boo
![Aristocrat[31]](/File:MKWorld_King_Boo_Costume_1.png)
![Pro Racer[42]](/File:MKWorld_King_Boo_racing_outfit.png)
- Yoshi
![Food Slinger[31]](/File:MKW_Light-blue_Yoshi_uniform.png)
![Touring[43]](/File:MKW_White_Yoshi_sweater.png)
![Matsuri[31]](/File:MKWorld_Yoshi_Matsuri.png)
- Koopa Troopa
TBA
![Runner[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/e/e4/MKWorld_Koopa_Runner_Outfit.png/69px-MKWorld_Koopa_Runner_Outfit.png)
Runner[31]
TBA
![Runner[31]](/File:MKWorld_Koopa_Runner_Outfit.png)
- Donkey Kong
![All-Terrain[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/5/56/MKWorld_Donkey_Kong_alternate_outfit.png/100px-MKWorld_Donkey_Kong_alternate_outfit.png)
All-Terrain[31]
![All-Terrain[31]](/File:MKWorld_Donkey_Kong_alternate_outfit.png)
- Bowser Jr.
TBA
![Biker Jr.[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/c/ca/MKWorld_Bowser_Jr._Costume_2.png/87px-MKWorld_Bowser_Jr._Costume_2.png)
Biker Jr.[31]
TBA
![Biker Jr.[31]](/File:MKWorld_Bowser_Jr._Costume_2.png)
- Pauline
![Aero[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/8/8d/MKWorld_Pauline_Costume_1.png/45px-MKWorld_Pauline_Costume_1.png)
Aero[31]
![Aero[31]](/File:MKWorld_Pauline_Costume_1.png){kind=small}
- Shy Guy
![Slope Styler[31]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/4/4e/MKWorld_Shy_Guy_Slope_Styler.png/86px-MKWorld_Shy_Guy_Slope_Styler.png)
Slope Styler[31]
TBA
![Slope Styler[31]](/File:MKWorld_Shy_Guy_Slope_Styler.png)
Non-playable characters
Background characters
![A red Lakitu that leads Knockout Tour[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/c/c7/MK_World_Knockout_Tour_Lakitu_artwork.png/120px-MK_World_Knockout_Tour_Lakitu_artwork.png)
A red Lakitu that leads Knockout Tour[1]
![Boo Crews, in the background of Boo Cinema[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/2/25/Boo_crew.png/120px-Boo_crew.png)
Boo Crews, in the background of Boo Cinema[1]
![Boohemoth, in the background of Boo Cinema[32]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/0/07/MKW_Boohemoth.png/120px-MKW_Boohemoth.png)
Boohemoth, in the background of Boo Cinema[32]
![Eagles[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/4/4b/MKWorld_Eagle.png/120px-MKWorld_Eagle.png)
Eagles[1]
![Drones resembling Koopa Shells[12]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/a/aa/MKW_Spiny_Shell_Drone.png/120px-MKW_Spiny_Shell_Drone.png)
Drones resembling Koopa Shells[12]
![Para-Beetles wearing blue shells with propellers instead of wings[12]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/7/78/MKW_Propeller_Beetles.png/120px-MKW_Propeller_Beetles.png)
Para-Beetles wearing blue shells with propellers instead of wings[12]
![Bats, in the background of Boo Cinema[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/b/bd/MK_NS2_Bats.png/120px-MK_NS2_Bats.png)
Bats, in the background of Boo Cinema[1]
![A red Lakitu that leads Knockout Tour[1]](/File:MK_World_Knockout_Tour_Lakitu_artwork.png)
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![Boo Crews, in the background of Boo Cinema[1]](/File:Boo_crew.png)
![Boohemoth, in the background of Boo Cinema[32]](/File:MKW_Boohemoth.png)
![Small birds[12]](/File:MKWorld_Small_Bird.png)
![Seagulls, which fly in the air of beachfront courses[1]](/File:Mariokartworld_seagull.png)
![Eagles[1]](/File:MKWorld_Eagle.png){kind=small}
![Drones resembling Koopa Shells[12]](/File:MKW_Spiny_Shell_Drone.png)
![Para-Beetles wearing blue shells with propellers instead of wings[12]](/File:MKW_Propeller_Beetles.png)
![Bats, in the background of Boo Cinema[1]](/File:MK_NS2_Bats.png)
![Yellow flying guides with heads resembling Topmen[44]](/File:MKWorld_Yellow_flying_guide.png)
![Swoops[15]](/File:MKWorld_Swoop.png)
![Pterodactyls[45]](/File:MKWorld_Pterodactyl.png)
![Bulbers[46]](/File:MKWorld_Bulber.png)
![Jellybeams[47]](/File:MKWorld_Jellybeam.png)
![Dolphins[48]](/File:MKWorld_Dolphin.png)
![Nabbit[1]](/File:MKWorld_Nabbit.png)
Unknown
![Serpentine Sandmaarghs resembling Charvaarghs[45]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/3/37/MKW_SandCharvaargh.png/120px-MKW_SandCharvaargh.png)
Serpentine Sandmaarghs resembling Charvaarghs[45]
![Serpentine Sandmaarghs resembling Charvaarghs[45]](/File:MKW_SandCharvaargh.png)
![Batadon and Tokotoko[32]](/File:MKWorld_Cherry_Rally_Desert_Hills_Icon.png){kind=icon}
![Super Koopas[45]](/File:MKW_Super_Koopas.png)
![Porcupuffers[45]](/File:MKWorld_Porcupuffer.png){kind=small}
![UFOs[45]](/File:MKWorld_UFO.png)
![Charvaargh[49]](/File:MKWorld_Charvaargh.png)
Courses
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.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mushroom Cup[1] |
 Mario Bros. Circuit |
 Crown City |
 Whistlestop Summit |
 DK Spaceport |
 Flower Cup[1] |
 Desert Hills (DS) |
 Shy Guy Bazaar (3DS) |
 Wario Stadium (N64)[38] |
 Airship Fortress (DS) |
 Star Cup[1] |
 DK Pass (DS) |
 Starview Peak |
 Sky-High Sundae (Tour/Switch) |
 Wario Shipyard (3DS) |
 Shell Cup[1] |
 Koopa Troopa Beach (SNES)[50] |
 Faraway Oasis |
 Crown City |
 Peach Stadium |
 Banana Cup[1] |
Peach Beach (GCN)[15][51] | Salty Salty Speedway[51] | Dino Dino Jungle (GCN)[52][53] |  Great ? Block Ruins[54][55] |
 Leaf Cup[1] |
Chutes Cheep Cheep[French][56] ("Cheep Cheep Falls")[51] |
Dandelion Depths[51] | Boo Cinema[53] | Dry Bones Burnout[57][55] |
 Lightning Cup[1] |
Moo Moo Meadows (Wii)[15] |  Choco Mountain (N64)[38] |
Toad's Factory (Wii)[38] | Bowser's Castle[58] |
| Unknown cup, presumably Special Cup[38] | Acorn Heights[55][13] | Mario Circuit (SNES)[32][55] | Peach Stadium[55] | Rainbow Road[conjectural][59][54][55] |
Other courses
While not confirmed to be playable as traditional race courses, several other courses can be seen or visited in the world map 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, with Choco Island 1 to the south-east.[46] 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.[32]
Knockout Tour
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
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- Standard Kart, used by Mario in the teaser[11]
- Plushbuggy, a pink and white kart[12]
- Zoom Buggy, a yellow and green dune buggy[12]
- Rally Kart,[12] a rally racer-themed vehicle with "SPINY SHELL" stamped across the windshield, used by Luigi in the teaser[11]
- Baby Blooper, a kart themed after Bloopers[12]
- Chargin' Truck, a monster truck themed after Chargin' Chuck[12]
- Blastronaut III,[32] a three-wheeled kart shaped like a rocket, used by Wario in the teaser[11]
- Roadster Royale,[32] a kart shaped similarly to the Circuit Special, used by Baby Peach in the teaser[11]
- Carpet Flyer,[32] a kart shaped like a flying carpet
- Billdozer,[32] a kart resembling the Bullet Blaster[61]
- Big Horn, a brown tractor-like kart with cow horns in front[44]
- Hot Rod[62], a kart resembling the Flame Flyer and Mini Beast, with an engine that resembles a Fire Flower, used by Donkey Kong in the teaser[11]
- A snowmobile-themed vehicle resembling the Snow Skimmer from Mario Kart Tour, used by Rosalina in the teaser[11]
- A lime green kart with a large front, used by Baby Daisy in the teaser[11]
- A cinema-themed kart with a red hood, a golden Boo hood ornament and film reels for wheels, used by King Boo in the trailer[1]
- A kart that resembles a plastic toy truck, used by Toadette in the trailer[1]
- A green, dome-shaped kart with a wind-up key on the back, used by Bowser Jr. in the teaser[11][63]
- Pipe Frame, returning from Super Mario Kart[1]
- B Dasher, returning from Mario Kart DS[1]
- Tiny Titan, returning from Mario Kart Wii,[11][32] and, as in that game, called Rally Romper in the European release[51]
- Bumble V, returning from Mario Kart 7[1]
- Cloud 9, returning from Mario Kart 7[1]
- Biddybuggy, returning from Mario Kart 8[1]
Standard Kart
Plushbuggy
Zoom Buggy
Rally Kart
Baby Blooper
Chargin' Truck
Blastronaut III
- MK NS2 Baby Peach.png
Roadster Royale
Carpet Flyer
Billdozer
Big Horn
Hot Rod
The snowmobile kart
The lime green kart
The cinema-themed kart
The toy truck kart
The dome-shaped kart
Pipe Frame
B Dasher
Tiny Titan/Rally Romper
Bumble V
Cloud 9
Biddybuggy
Bikes
- Standard Bike[12]
- Cute Scoot, a bike resembling the City Tripper[12]
- Rally Bike,[32] a bike with two headlights and red forks, used by Peach in the teaser[11]
- Mach Rocket,[32] a bike that resembles the Mach Bike[1]
- W-Twin Chopper,[32] a Wario and Waluigi-themed bike
- Fin Twin, a bike themed after a koi[44]
- A bike designed after Warp Pipes, used by Yoshi in the teaser[11]
- A bike that resembles a radio speaker, used by Cow in the trailer[1]
- Dolphin Dasher, returning from Mario Kart Wii[64]
Standard Bike
Cute Scoot
Rally Bike
Mach Rocket
W-Twin Chopper
Fin Twin
The pipe-themed bike
The radio-themed bike
Dolphin Dasher
ATVs
- Bowser Bruiser,[32] an ATV with a skull decoration on the front, used by Bowser in the teaser[11]
- Funky Dorrie,[32] a three-wheeled ATV resembling a jet-ski, designed to resemble Dorrie[11]
- An ATV resembling a lobster[12]
Bowser Bruiser
Funky Dorrie
The lobster ATV
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]
The treaded hybrid vehicle
Course elements
Objects and obstacles
![Cargo trucks that can be hijacked for a speed boost[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/a/a1/MKWorld_Cargo_truck.png/120px-MKWorld_Cargo_truck.png)
Cargo trucks that can be hijacked for a speed boost[1]
![Pipe-dwelling and grounded Piranha Plants[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/9/96/MK_World_Piranha_Plant_obstacle.png)
Pipe-dwelling and grounded Piranha Plants[1]
Metallic Bramballs that function as rings
An enemy wearing a traffic cone as a hat
A tire-like Grrrol
![Chill Bullies charging at racers in Starview Peak[2]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/7/75/MKW_Chill_Bully-Spiny_Rally.png/85px-MKW_Chill_Bully-Spiny_Rally.png)
Chill Bullies charging at racers in Starview Peak[2]
![Spikes that roll Spike Balls down the road[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/7/7d/MKW_Spike.png)
Spikes that roll Spike Balls down the road[1]
![A Triceratops-like dinosaur whose head can be driven up like a ramp[67]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/1/16/MKWorld_Triceratops.png/120px-MKWorld_Triceratops.png)
A Triceratops-like dinosaur whose head can be driven up like a ramp[67]
![A brachiosaur-like dinosaur similar to Noshi that stomps its feet. Its back can be driven along[1][67]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/3/36/MKWorld_Brachiosaur.png/74px-MKWorld_Brachiosaur.png)
A brachiosaur-like dinosaur similar to Noshi that stomps its feet. Its back can be driven along[1][67]
![Zebras that run across Faraway Oasis, visually similar to the horses in Mario Sports Superstars[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/0/0d/MKWorld_Zebra.png/68px-MKWorld_Zebra.png)
Zebras that run across Faraway Oasis, visually similar to the horses in Mario Sports Superstars[1]
![Giraffes that walk along the Faraway Oasis[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/f/fd/Mkw_farawayoasis_icon.jpg/120px-Mkw_farawayoasis_icon.jpg)
Giraffes that walk along the Faraway Oasis[1]
Elephants found on Faraway Oasis and Shy Guy Bazaar[1]
![Rolling armadillos[44]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/7/7e/MKWorld_Armadillo.png/106px-MKWorld_Armadillo.png)
Rolling armadillos[44]
![Dromedaries found off the course in Shy Guy Bazaar[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/2/2b/MKWorld_Dromedary.png/108px-MKWorld_Dromedary.png)
Dromedaries found off the course in Shy Guy Bazaar[1]
![Cows, walking along Moo Moo Meadows[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/c/c8/MKWorld_Cow.png/119px-MKWorld_Cow.png)
Cows, walking along Moo Moo Meadows[1]
![Monty Moles, tunneling through Moo Moo Meadows[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/e/e1/MKWorld_Golden_Rally_Moo_Moo_Meadows_Icon.png/120px-MKWorld_Golden_Rally_Moo_Moo_Meadows_Icon.png)
Monty Moles, tunneling through Moo Moo Meadows[1]
![Barrels in water[15]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/b/bf/MKWorld_Floating_Barrel.png/120px-MKWorld_Floating_Barrel.png)
Barrels in water[15]
![Fire Snakes that come from oil drums[12]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/d/d8/MKWorld_Fire_Snake.png/60px-MKWorld_Fire_Snake.png)
Fire Snakes that come from oil drums[12]
![Chain Chomps and rolling Chain Chomps[12][25]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/1/17/MKWorld_Chain_Chomp.png/118px-MKWorld_Chain_Chomp.png)
Chain Chomps and rolling Chain Chomps[12][25]
![Flying Shy Guys, returning on Shy Guy Bazaar[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/a/a1/Mkw_shyguybazaar_icon.jpg/120px-Mkw_shyguybazaar_icon.jpg)
Flying Shy Guys, returning on Shy Guy Bazaar[1]
![Snowboarding Shy Guys, returning on DK Pass[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/f/fb/Mkw_dkpass_icon.jpg/120px-Mkw_dkpass_icon.jpg)
Snowboarding Shy Guys, returning on DK Pass[1]
![Shy Guys on jet skis, on Peach Beach[1]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/7/7e/MKWorld_Shy_Guys_on_Jet_Skis.png/120px-MKWorld_Shy_Guys_on_Jet_Skis.png)
Shy Guys on jet skis, on Peach Beach[1]
![Shoe Goombas, retaining their yellow shoes from Mario Kart Tour[12]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/c/cb/MKWorld_Shoe_Goomba.png/86px-MKWorld_Shoe_Goomba.png)
Shoe Goombas, retaining their yellow shoes from Mario Kart Tour[12]
![Toads riding gondolas[52]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/d/d7/MKWorld_Gondola.png/74px-MKWorld_Gondola.png)
Toads riding gondolas[52]
![Barrel Cannons strapped to vehicles[44]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/5/5e/MKWorld_Barrel_Cannon.png/84px-MKWorld_Barrel_Cannon.png)
Barrel Cannons strapped to vehicles[44]
![Barrel-dispensing cannons[12]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/a/af/MKWorld_Barrel-Dispensing_Cannons.png/120px-MKWorld_Barrel-Dispensing_Cannons.png)
Barrel-dispensing cannons[12]
![Moose[49]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/a/ad/MKWorld_Moose.png/120px-MKWorld_Moose.png)
Moose[49]
![Quicksand pits[32]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/3/37/MKWorld_Quicksand_Pit.png/120px-MKWorld_Quicksand_Pit.png)
Quicksand pits[32]
![Hydraulic presses[44]](https://mario.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/1/1e/MKWorld_Hydraulic_Press.png/120px-MKWorld_Hydraulic_Press.png)
Hydraulic presses[44]
![Cargo trucks that can be hijacked for a speed boost[1]](/File:MKWorld_Cargo_truck.png){kind=small}
![Glide Ramps[1]](/File:MKWorld_Glide_Ramp.png){kind=small}
![Goombas[2]](/File:Mario_Kart_World_Goomba.png)
![Goomba Towers[35]](/File:MKW_Goomba_Tower.png)
![Pipe-dwelling and grounded Piranha Plants[1]](/File:MK_World_Piranha_Plant_obstacle.png)
![Fire Piranha Plants[32]](/File:MKW_Fire_Piranha.png)
![Bone Piranha Plants[65]](/File:MKW_Bone_Piranha.png)
![Chill Bullies charging at racers in Starview Peak[2]](/File:MKW_Chill_Bully-Spiny_Rally.png)
![Robo DK, a giant robotic Donkey Kong that tosses barrels down slopes[66]](/File:MKW_RoboDK.png)
![Wedge-shaped Whomps that act as ramps when tipped[39]](/File:MKW-WhompRamp.png)
![Rocky Wrenches[32]](/File:MKW_Rocky_Wrench.png)
![Pokeys[32]](/File:MKW_Pokeys.png)
![Boomerang Bros.[25]](/File:MKW_Boomerang_Bro.png)
![Ice Bros.[52]](/File:MKWorld_Ice_Bro.png)
![Spikes that roll Spike Balls down the road[1]](/File:MKW_Spike.png)
![Spike Balls[1]](/File:MKWorld_Spike_Ball.png)
![Skeeters[52]](/File:MKW_Skeeter.png)
![Thwomps[65]](/File:MKW_Thwomp.png)
![Chargin' Chucks[1]](/File:MKW_Chargin%27_Chuck.png)
![Passin' Chucks[1]](/File:MKW_Passin%27_Chuck.png)
![Clappin' Chucks[1]](/File:MKW_Clappin%27_Chuck.png)
![Bomber Bills[1]](/File:MKW_Bomber_Bill.png)
![Banzai Bill Cannons[39]](/File:MKW_Banzai_Bill_Cannon.png)
![Snowballs[15]](/File:MKW-Snowball.png)
![Snow Pokeys[15]](/File:MKW-Snow_Pokey.png)
![Bowser Monument[2]](/File:MKW_Bowser_screenshot.jpg)
![A Triceratops-like dinosaur whose head can be driven up like a ramp[67]](/File:MKWorld_Triceratops.png)
![A brachiosaur-like dinosaur similar to Noshi that stomps its feet. Its back can be driven along[1][67]](/File:MKWorld_Brachiosaur.png)
![A T-Rex that runs towards racers and bites at them[1][67]](/File:MKWorld_T-Rex.png)
![Zebras that run across Faraway Oasis, visually similar to the horses in Mario Sports Superstars[1]](/File:MKWorld_Zebra.png)
![Very large bison also found running along Faraway Oasis[1]](/File:MKWorld_Bison.png)
![Rolling armadillos[44]](/File:MKWorld_Armadillo.png)
![Dromedaries found off the course in Shy Guy Bazaar[1]](/File:MKWorld_Dromedary.png)
![Cows, walking along Moo Moo Meadows[1]](/File:MKWorld_Cow.png)
![Barrels[2]](/File:MKWorld_Barrel.png)
![Barrels in water[15]](/File:MKWorld_Floating_Barrel.png)
![Cataquacks[2]](/File:MKWorld_Cataquack.png)
![Water Geysers[52]](/File:MKWorld_Water_Geyser.png)
![Lava Geysers[2]](/File:MKWorld_Lava_Geyser.png)
![Ptooies[2]](/File:MKWorld_Ptooie.png)
![Trampolines[4]](/File:MKWorld_Trampoline.png){kind=small}
![Mushroom Trampolines[52]](/File:MKWorld_Mushroom_Trampoline.png)
![Sidesteppers[4]](/File:MKWorld_Sidestepper.png)
![Oil drums[25]](/File:MKWorld_Oil_Drum.png)
![Fire Snakes that come from oil drums[12]](/File:MKWorld_Fire_Snake.png)
![Chain Chomps and rolling Chain Chomps[12][25]](/File:MKWorld_Chain_Chomp.png)
![Shy Guys on jet skis, on Peach Beach[1]](/File:MKWorld_Shy_Guys_on_Jet_Skis.png)
![A whale that breaches through the water on Peach Stadium[1]](/File:MKWorld_Whale.png)
![Boulders[1]](/File:MKWorld_Boulder.png)
![Freezies[52]](/File:MKWorld_Freezie.png)
![Shoe Goombas, retaining their yellow shoes from Mario Kart Tour[12]](/File:MKWorld_Shoe_Goomba.png)
![Skating Goombas[52]](/File:MKWorld_Skating_Goomba.png)
![Innertube Goombas[68]](/File:MKWorld_Innertube_Goomba.png)
![Para-Biddybuds[12]](/File:MKWorld_Para-Biddybud.png)
![Cheep Cheeps[12]](/File:MKWorld_Cheep_Cheep.png)
![Rolling acorns[52]](/File:MKWorld_Acorn.png)
![Buses[1]](/File:MKWorld_Bus.png)
![Spinies[12]](/File:MKWorld_Spiny.png)
![Lakitu's Clouds[32]](/File:MKWorld_Cloud_Block.png)
![Bouncy Clouds[32]](/File:MKWorld_Bouncy_Cloud.png)
![Fish Bones[65]](/File:MKWorld_Fish_Bone.png)
![Sumo Bros.[65]](/File:MKWorld_Sumo_Bro.png)
![Boom Booms[65]](/File:MKWorld_Boom_Boom.png)
![Toads riding rafts[1]](/File:MKWorld_Toad_Raft.png)
![Toads riding gondolas[52]](/File:MKWorld_Gondola.png)
![Snowmen[47]](/File:MKWorld_Snowman.png)
![Cactuses[52]](/File:MKWorld_Cactus.png)
![Crates[52]](/File:MKWorld_Crate.png)
![Warp Pipes[52]](/File:MKWorld_Warp_Pipe.png)
![Barrel Cannons strapped to vehicles[44]](/File:MKWorld_Barrel_Cannon.png)
![Gridiron footballs[1]](/File:MKWorld_Football.png)
![Barrel-dispensing cannons[12]](/File:MKWorld_Barrel-Dispensing_Cannons.png)
![Dry Bones[65]](/File:MKWorld_Dry_Bones.png)
![Moose[49]](/File:MKWorld_Moose.png)
![Penguins[39]](/File:MKWorld_Penguin.png)
![Vehicles that can drop various items[13][49]](/File:MKWorld_Mushroom_Car.png)
![Quicksand pits[32]](/File:MKWorld_Quicksand_Pit.png)
![Conveyor Belts[44]](/File:MKWorld_Conveyor_Belt.png)
![Hydraulic presses[44]](/File:MKWorld_Hydraulic_Press.png)
![Lava[44]](/File:MKWorld_Lava.png)
![Mud[49]](/File:MKWorld_Mud.png)
![Water[46]](/File:MKWorld_Water.png){kind=small}
![Stingbies[52]](/File:MKWorld_Stingby.png)
![Dragoneels[15]](/File:MKW_Dragoneel.png){kind=small}
![Peepas[15]](/File:MKWorld_Peepa.png)
![Whirlpools[15]](/File:MKWorld_Whirlpool.png){kind=small}
![Anchors[46]](/File:MKWorld_Anchor.png)
![Poison[69]](/File:MKWorld_Poison.png)
![Burners[70]](/File:MKWorld_Burner.png){kind=small}
Other
![? Blocks[12]](/File:MKWorld_-_Block.png)
![Brick Blocks[12]](/File:MKWorld_Brick_Block.png)
![Note Blocks[12]](/File:MKW_Note_Blocks.png)
![? Panels[69]](/File:MKWorld_-_Panel.png){kind=small}
![Binoculars[32]](/File:MKW_Binoculars.png)
![Jars[1]](/File:MKWorld_Jar.png)
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.[71]
Items found on the track | |
|---|---|
 Item Box |
Gives the player a random item. Some float down from the sky attached to parachutes.[15] |
 Double Item Box |
Gives the player two random items as opposed to one. |
 Coin |
Gives the player a small boost and increases top speed when more are collected, up to a maximum of 20.[13] |
 Coin pile[52] |
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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 | |
 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. |
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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.[46] |
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Various food items obtained from the smiling bags that give the player a speed boost and may change the character's outfit.[13] |
Returning items | |
 Coin |
Grants the player two extra coins and a small boost. |
 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.[72] |
 Green Shell |
Travels in a straight line and knocks over a kart it hits. |
 Triple Green Shells |
Three Green Shells that orbit the player's kart, protecting them from incoming attacks. |
 Red Shell |
Homes in on the closest kart in front of the player and knocks it over. |
 Triple Red Shells |
Three Red Shells that orbit the player's kart, protecting them from incoming attacks. |
 Banana Peel |
Protects the player from incoming items, and spins out other racers that hit it. |
 Triple Bananas |
Three bananas that orbit the player's kart, protecting them from incoming attacks. |
 Mushroom |
Provides the player's kart with a small speed boost. |
 Triple Mushrooms |
Orbits the player's kart, providing them with three separate speed boosts. |
 Golden Mushroom |
Provides the player's kart with continuous speed boosts for a short time. |
 Mega Mushroom |
Increases the player's size, allowing them to flatten any player they hit.[72] |
 Feather |
Causes the player to spin and leap in the air, allowing them to reach high areas and even drive on walls.[12] |
 Fire Flower |
Allows the player to throw up to eight fireballs for a short time that cause other karts to spin out on impact. |
 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] |
 Boomerang Flower |
Can be thrown up to four times, hitting racers forward/backward and returns to its user before the final use. |
 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] |
 Super Horn |
Emits a radial shockwave hitting racers, as well as destroying all obstacles, including the Spiny Shell. |
 Star |
Provides the player invincibility from all terrain and items, and also giving a speed boost. |
 Blooper |
Sprays ink on all racers ahead and reduces their visibility. The racers hit also lose some of their traction while sprayed. |
 Bob-omb |
Explodes after a short time when thrown or dropped, knocking over any kart in its blast radius. |
 Spiny Shell |
Targets the racer in first place, knocking over all other karts in its path. |
 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] |
 Bullet Bill |
Transforms the player into a Bullet Bill, rocketing through the track with auto-pilot, and providing invincibility from all terrain and items. |
 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
- 1st Place Shopping![1]
- Banana[73]
- Batadon Aero Parts[73]
- Biofuel[11]
- Boat Rental[73]
- Bowser Motors[1]
- Bully Steel[73]
- Buzzy Helmets[12]
- Conkdor Headlights[12]
- Dash[1]
- DK Boosters[1]
- Dolphin Marine Sports[73]
- Dorrie Watercraft[1]
- Drink Refresh[1]
- Everything You Need: Kart Supplies[1]
- Fire Flower Gas Station[11]
- Fire Flower Oil Company[73]
- Flavor Blast[73]
- Fried Chicken: Too Much Flavor[1]
- Galaxy Engine Oil Cooler[1]
- Garlic Power Pure Engine[1]
- Golden Dash Mushroom[1]
- Grrrol Metal[1]
- Handy Air Duster Foo[12]
- Hot Foot Gasoline[73]
- Mario Bros.[73]
- Mario Bros. Circuit[11][73]
- Molten Energy Lava Bubble[1]
- Nabbit Courier Service[11][73]
- Premium Car Wash Cheep Cheep[39]
- Penguin Bobsled[39]
- Pipeline Moving[11]
- Red Shell Speed Tires[11]
- Rosalina Automobile[1]
- Rosalina Bus Tours[1]
- Royal Motors[1]
- Shine Sprite Oil[73]
- Shy Guy Ceramics[1]
- Spike Spokes[1]
- Spiny Shell[11]
- Squid Motor Oil[11][73]
- Stingby Biofuel[73]
- Sunshine Railway[39]
- Super Leaf[74]
- Swoop[11]
- The Adventures of Toad[12]
- Toad[73]
- Traffic Apparel[12]
- Turbo Engines[12]
- Waluigi Tires[75]
- Waluigi Vintage Clothing[1]
- Wario Games[1]
- Wario's Premium Scrap[1]
- Wario Motors[1]
- Wiggler's Sightseeing[39]
- Yoshi's Hamburger[11][73]
Returning
- 1-Up Fuel[11]
- BaNaNa Boy[39]
- Bob-omb Plugs[11]
- Chain Chomp Racing Chains (new logo)[1]
- Fuzzy Batteries[73]
- Larry Lights[15]
- Luigi Tires (new logo)[11]
- Tagline: "NEW AND USED. PREMIUM QUALITY. FULL SERVICE."[11]
- Mario Motors (new logo)[11]
- Tagline: "FUEL / PARTS / MAINTENANCE"[11]
- Mario Kart TV[11]
- Morton Construction[11]
- Mushroom Piston[73]
- Peach & Daisy Royal Patisserie
- Princess Orange[11]
- Roy Smooth Sounds (new logo)[12]
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 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.[15]
- 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.[39]
- The Bullet Bill no longer causes players that it hits to spin out.[15]
- The Fire Flower now has a limit of eight fireballs, compared to the previous 10 in Mario Kart 8.[13]
- The Boomerang Flower can now be used up to four times, compared to to the previous three in Mario Kart 8.[39]
- Using the Feather item now allows the user to trick after using it.[13]
- Stars can be found bouncing along the ground, as they do in the 2D Super Mario games, in Free Roam, instead of remaining stationary.[69]
- Racers under the effect of the Mega Mushroom item no longer shrink back to normal size when hit by Lightning.[76]
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Mario Kart World.
Mario performing a Drift
Key artwork
References to other media
- Donkey Kong (arcade): DK Spaceport features oil drums based on their design from this game that spawn Fire Snakes in place of Fireballs, warning posters depicting the sprites of fireballs, oil drums, and barrels from this game, a poster based on the "How high can you get?" screen, pixelated paintings of Donkey Kong's face on ramps, and stylized, neon illustrations of oil drums, barrels, and Fires as well as the Parasol and the Bag and the 300 points for collecting them. The Hammer theme from this game plays near the end of a race on this course.[12] The layout of the track resembles the girder structure from 25m.[1]
- 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.[12]
- Mario Bros.: The game's logo appears as an advertisement,[73] and a neon sign of the logo and two pipes on either side of it appears at the last turn of Mario Bros. Circuit.[12]
- 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.[12] Mario's Mechanic costume includes a cap with text that reads "Famicom."[65]
- Super Mario Bros.: An arrangement of the Ground BGM can be heard in the game.[77]
- Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels: Graffiti on a banked turn resembles the artwork of the Green Koopa Troopa from this game.[78]
- Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally: The Tiny Titan, based on the Monster from this game, returns. The redesigned logo for the Mario Motors sponsor is based on the logo of this game.[11]
- Super Mario Bros. 3: One of the new sponsors is named after and has a logo featuring a Hot Foot.[45] An arrangement of Athletic BGM can play during Grand Prix races.[79]
- Super Mario Land: Batadons and Tokotokos reappear, and the former is the base of a sponsor, "Batadon Aero Parts".[1] Shy Guy Bazaar includes multiple references to this game, including Daisy's emblem on the palace, what appear to be statues resembling Gao,[80] and tapestry with a Tokotoko pattern on it.[32]
- Super Mario World: Super Koopas, Passin' Chucks and Clappin' Chucks reappear.[45][1] Dino Rhinos appear on the packaging of chocolate bars.[49] An arrangement of the Ground BGM can be heard in the game.[77]
- Super Mario Kart: Mario Circuit contains the layouts of Mario Circuit 1, Mario Circuit 2, and Mario Circuit 3, and Koopa Troopa Beach contains the layouts of Koopa Beach 1 and Koopa Beach 2. Additionally, the layouts of Ghost Valley 1, Choco Island 1, Ghost Valley 2, Choco Island 2, 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,[1] Yoshi, Koopa Troopa, and Toad,[13] appear on the walls in Mario Circuit. ? Panels return and have a new design based on their promotional artwork from this game.[69]
- Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3: An arrangement of the main level theme can be heard in the game.[15]
- 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.[12]
- Mario Kart 64: Choco Mountain and Wario Stadium return as courses. An arrangement of the Frappe Snowland and Sherbet Land theme can play in Free Roam. Certain actions will cause stylized onomatopoeias to appear in a similar fashion to this game.[12]
- Yoshi's Story: An arrangement of the ending theme can play in Free Roam.[46]
- Mario Kart: Super Circuit: An arrangement of Ribbon Road can be heard during one of the intermissions in the Mushroom Cup Grand Prix.[12]
- 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.[2]
- Mario Kart: Double Dash!!: Peach Beach and Dino Dino Jungle return as courses. The Luigi Tires sponsor returns in this game.[11] Characters hold onto their kart when shot out of a cannon, similar to this game.[1]
- Mario Party 6: The character select icons for Mario, Waluigi, and Peach are based on their promotional artwork from this game.[32]
- Super Mario 64 DS: The character select icon for Wario is based on his promotional artwork from this game.[32]
- 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.[1]
- Mario Kart DS: Desert Hills, DK Pass, and Airship Fortress return as courses. The B Dasher returns as a kart.
- 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.[12]
- 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.[1]
- Mario Party 8: The character select icons for Birdo and Toad based on their promotional artwork from this game while the character select icon for King Boo is based on Boo's promotional artwork from this game.[32]
- Super Mario Galaxy: The character select icons for Bowser and Bowser Jr. are based on their promotional artwork from this game.[32] Starview Peak's central building contains a library alluding to the Library aboard the Comet Observatory.[46]
- Mario Kart Wii: Dash Panels feature a yellow-orange-fuchsia gradient which are the colors they typically alternate between in this game.[11] 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.[13] An arrangement of DK Summit's theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Star Cup Grand Prix.[46] An arrangement of the first half of the ending credits theme can play in Free Roam.[39] The Dolphin Dasher and Tiny Titan return as vehicles. An exclamation point appears above Cataquacks when they are alerted to passing karts, like in this game.[65]
- Super Smash Bros. series: One of Wario's trick animations closely resembles his neutral air attack (especially in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate).[1]
- 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.[46] An arrangement of "Staff Credit Roll" can also be heard in the game.[81] One of the idle animations of the Boos is based on one of the idle animations of the Boo Buddies in this game.[15] The character select icon for Luigi is based on his promotional artwork from this game.[32]
- Super Mario Galaxy 2: The Cloud Rally has an icon featuring the Cloud Flower.[1] Skeeters reappear using their design from this game.[52] An arrangement of Sky Station Galaxy's theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Mushroom Cup Grand Prix.[12] An arrangement of "Super Mario Galaxy 2" can be heard in the game.[69]
- Mario Kart 7: Shy Guy Bazaar and 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 Rosalina's Ice World.[2] The character select icon for Daisy is based on her promotional artwork from this game.[32]
- Mario Party 9: The character select icons for Yoshi and Shy Guy are based on their promotional artwork from this game.[32]
- New Super Mario Bros. 2: Boohemoth returns in the background of Boo Cinema.[32]
- New Super Mario Bros. U: The illustration of a Bomber Bill on the world map icon of Airship Fortress is based on its artwork from this game.[2] The character select icon for Hammer Bro is based on his promotional artwork from this game.[32]
- Game & Wario: One of Wario's alternate costumes resembles 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.[31]
- Super Mario 3D World: The promotional renders for various Toads are based on Toad's key artwork from this game. An arrangement of Hisstocrat's boss theme can play in Free Roam.[13] The golden snakes that adorn the Carpet Flyer are also modeled after Hisstocrats.[1]
- 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. Trick-able, surfboard-bearing vehicles return.[12] Sky-High Sundae returns as a course. Karts 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.[15] Many of this game's lobby messages return.[69] Smart Steering returns.[46] 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 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.[15][81] Starview Peak features a segment of road split between a green left path and a yellow right path, like Ice Ice Outpost.[11][1][32] The Biddybuggy returns as a kart.
- Mario Party 10: The character select icon for Toadette is based on her promotional artwork from this game.[32]
- 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.[1] The dance Mario does in the character selection screen is similar to the one he makes when listening to music from the Boombox;[12] additionally, Pauline's dance in the character selection screen is similar to the one she makes while performing.[31] The design of cactuses in this game resembles their design in Super Mario Odyssey.[52] An arrangement of Steam Gardens' theme can be heard in the game.[15]
- Super Mario Maker 2: Heavy Fire Bros. return as audience members.[1]
- Dr. Mario World: Baby Rosalina's pacifier color is cyan instead of yellow, and her crown is angled the opposite side from before; both of these traits were first seen on Dr. Baby Rosalina.[1]
- Mario Kart Tour: Various costumes return from this game. The Hammer, Coin Box, and Ice Flower return as items. Items are generally held behind the player, like in this game.[12] Sky-High Sundae returns as a course. Pickup trucks with Piranha Plants return.[39] An arrangement of Tokyo Blur's theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Mushroom Cup Grand Prix,[12] and an arrangement of Vancouver Velocity's theme plays in one of the intermissions in the Star Cup Grand Prix.[46] An arrangement of Singapore Speedway's theme can also be heard in the game.[79]
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[82] Mǎlìōu Sàichē Shìjiè |
Mario Kart World | |
| Korean | 마리오 카트 월드[25] Mario Kateu Woldeu |
Mario Kart World |
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External links
- Official Japanese website
- Official North American website
- Official European website
- Official Korean website
- Official Hong Kong website
| Nintendo Switch 2 games | |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives | |
| Super Mario franchise | Mario Kart World (2025) |
| Donkey Kong franchise | Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games | |
| Super Mario franchise | Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (2025) |
