Overview

• The game was built by about 300 developers compared with 163 on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, reflecting a major increase in scope and resources.
• Multiple external studios—including Monolith Soft, Bandai Namco, Imagica Geeq and 1-Up Studio—collaborated alongside Nintendo EPD.
• Mario Kart World introduces an expansive open world, refreshed racing mechanics and a new Knockout Tour multiplayer mode.
• Early reviews applaud Switch2’s improved performance and the bold sandbox approach but note free-roam areas lack depth.
• Launched at $80 alongside Switch2, it follows Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s nearly 70 million sales on the original Switch.