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Mario Kart World Debuts New Unlock Mechanics for Characters, Karts and Costumes

Unlocks hinge on racing achievements through Grand Prix cups or the Kamek item, with vehicles tied to coin milestones, costumes awarded by consuming specific in-game foods.

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Overview

  • More than 50 racers populate Mario Kart World, but only a base roster is available immediately with others earned through in-game challenges.
  • Classic characters such as Donkey Kong and Rosalina unlock upon completing designated Grand Prix cups, while NPC racers emerge randomly via the Kamek transformation item.
  • Traditional kart customization gives way to a coin-driven system where every collection milestone in Grand Prix, online matches or free-roam grants a new vehicle.
  • Primary and villain characters gain alternate costumes by locating Dash Food during races or in open-world free-roam, whereas background NPCs receive no outfit variations.
  • These layered unlock pathways enhance exploration across Nintendo Switch 2’s Grand Prix, online and open-world modes, boosting replayability and personalization.