Overview
- Mario Kart World will be released alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, priced at $80 standalone or bundled with the console.
- The game features an open-world design connecting courses, allowing players to freely explore and engage in Free Roam mode with hidden challenges and collectibles.
- Up to 24 players can compete in races, with support for online play, local wireless for eight consoles, and four-player split-screen on a single system.
- New gameplay mechanics include Charge Jump for advanced tricks, a Rewind feature to correct mistakes, and returning assist options like Smart Steering.
- The Direct showcased new courses, items, and characters, including Boo Cinema and Crown City tracks, the Ice Flower and Coin Shell items, and playable characters like Goomba and Spike.