Overview

• The Mario Kart World Direct revealed new courses, including Crown City, Salty Salty Speedway, and Boo Cinema, alongside reimagined classics like Toad’s Factory and Peach Beach.
• Free Roam mode allows players to explore a vast interconnected world, complete P-Switch missions, find hidden collectibles, and unlock themed outfits at Yoshi’s Drive-Thru.
• New gameplay mechanics include Charge Jump for wall riding and rail grinding, and a Rewind feature to retry missed shortcuts without resetting other racers.
• Multiplayer supports up to 24 players online, with modes like Knockout Tour eliminating racers progressively and Grand Prix integrating travel between tracks.
• New items such as the Coin Shell, Ice Flower, and Kamek’s transformative magic add strategic depth, while the game’s $80 price is tied to its expanded scope and replayability.