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Nintendo’s Mario Kart World Introduces Open-World Racing to Switch 2 Launch

The game’s Knockout Tour pits up to 24 players in elimination heats under dynamic weather against a live-band remix of Mario classics.

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Overview

  • Mario Kart World launches June 5 as the flagship title for Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console.
  • It features a seamless open-world Mushroom Kingdom with dynamic day-night cycles and shifting weather.
  • Multiplayer expands to include 24-player Knockout Tour alongside classic Grand Prix, VS and battle modes.
  • New gameplay mechanics such as Charge Jump and rail grinding integrate with host-controlled free-roam race triggers.
  • A built-in Game Chat system supports USB cameras for live video chat and the soundtrack offers live-band remixes of Mario themes.