Mario Kart World Reveal
Mario Kart World is the next installment in the franchise, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. Unlike previous games that stuck to traditional track-based racing, this one introduces a vast, interconnected open-world environment.



For the first time in the series, you can drive “virtually anywhere” in a seamless, interconnected world. Tracks are no longer isolated—you can roam off-course, explore the environment, and even drive between race locations. Think of it like a Mario Kart sandbox!

LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Standard Kit - Collectible Toy Building Set for Kids, Boys and Girls, Ages...

LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart Standard Kit – Collectible Toy Building Set for Kids, Boys and Girls, Ages…

  • LEGO SUPER MARIO KART TOY – Toad’ Pit Crew helps players race, drift and glide into action with a brick-built model of the Standard Kart race car…
  • PLAY PRETEND WITH TOY FIGURES – This LEGO brick-built Mario Kart playset takes kids on an adventure, playing different roles with Toad (Pit Crew)…
  • FUN PLAYSET FEATURES – The Standard Kart features a detachable Super Glider, wheels that allow for drifting, and a launch function to fire shells at…

Mario Kart World Screenshot
Mario Kart World Screenshot
Dynamic weather and time will change how races feel. Rain might make tracks slippery, while night racing could shift visibility or strategy. A dedicated Mario Kart World Direct is scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. PT with more details about this new feature.

Mario Kart World Screenshot
Mario Kart World Screenshot
Alongside classic Grand Prix, there’s a “Knockout Tour” mode where you race across the open world to checkpoints, and stragglers get eliminated if they fall too far behind. Plus, a Free Roam mode lets you explore solo or with friends, no finish line required.

Mario Kart World Screenshot
Mario Kart World Screenshot
It’s a day-one title (June 5) for the Switch 2, bundled with some console editions for $499.99 (the standalone console is $449.99). Nintendo’s betting big on Mario Kart World to kick off their new hardware with a bang.