Overview

• Mario Kart World will support up to 24 players per race, the highest capacity in the series' history.
• New gameplay features include Free Roam mode, Knockout Tour mode, and dynamic weather that affects track conditions.
• Players can race using new vehicles like jet skis and snowmobiles while utilizing mechanics such as rail-grinding and wall-riding.
• The game is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 and will not be backward compatible with the original Switch.
• Mario Kart World serves as the sequel to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has sold over 67 million units as of December 2024.