Overview

• Mario Kart World launched June 5 on Nintendo’s Switch 2, introducing a roster that combines classic series icons with new NPC characters
• Players unlock characters like Donkey Kong, Daisy, Rosalina and Bowser Jr. by completing specific Grand Prix cups while Kamek’s Transformation item grants access to NPC racers
• Collecting coins in any game mode triggers vehicle unlocks at set milestones, with 100 coins yielding the Pipe Frame and higher totals unlocking models such as the W-Twin Chopper and Blastronaut III
• The title features flexible character-vehicle pairings without restrictions, a battle royale mode and support for up to 24 players in a single race
• Priced at $80, Mario Kart World marks Nintendo’s most feature-rich entry in the series with expansive unlock systems and robust multiplayer options