Overview

• Mario Kart World serves as a launch title for Nintendo’s Switch2 after development shifted to the new hardware to support open-world design and 24-driver races without load times.
• The Knockout Tour mode links six tracks in an elimination-style rally that intensifies competition as the field narrows to the fastest drivers.
• Free Roam offers an expansive Mushroom Kingdom to explore and complete P-Switch challenges, but reviewers say its lack of direction and repetitive collectibles undercut its appeal.
• Critics praise the game’s vibrant graphics, stable performance in docked and handheld modes, and an expanded roster of 50 playable characters with customization options.
• Priced at $80, Mario Kart World exceeds the standard AAA launch price, prompting debate over whether its new modes and open-world features justify the premium cost.