Overview

• Mario Kart World will feature open-world gameplay, allowing players to explore an overworld map and drive freely between races.
• The game introduces new mechanics such as grinding, wall jumping, and consuming food for mid-race power-ups.
• Dynamic weather and time-of-day changes will impact race conditions, adding a new layer of strategy and immersion.
• Races will support up to 24 players, the largest multiplayer capacity in the series' history, and include new characters like Pauline alongside returning favorites.
• A dedicated Nintendo Direct on April 17, 2025, will provide additional details ahead of the game's release on the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2.