Overview

• Mario Kart World launched on June 5, 2025 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, marking the series’ first ground-up title for the new console.
• The game adds a six-checkpoint Knockout Tour mode alongside an open-world Free Roam environment featuring 50 characters and collectible Peach medallions.
• Reviewers and players praise classic racing mechanics and flawless performance but describe Free Roam as bloated, directionless and driven by repetitive P-Switch challenges.
• Nintendo’s $80 standard edition price has drawn scrutiny in comparison with previous entries and alternative gaming bundles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe plus DLC.
• Early adopters are uncovering new strategies and exploits in Free Roam mode that promise to reshape multiplayer tactics and challenge design.