Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Wall Riding and Rail Grinding Power New Shortcuts in Mario Kart World

The community is leveraging the mechanics to shave seconds off lap times through creative shortcuts alongside surprise shell snipes.

Image
Image

Overview

  • Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 introduces wall riding and rail grinding, which provide significant speed boosts beyond cosmetic flair.
  • Executing a Charge Jump by holding R on straightaways is critical to initiating wall rides and rail grinds and grants extra speed on landing.
  • Players are using Free Roam Mode as a pressure-free environment to hone parkour-style techniques and discover new racing lines.
  • Racers are bouncing off track elements and rails to skip corners, uncover secret speed zones and forge previously unreachable routes.
  • Some competitors have begun channeling green shells along rails to launch unexpected snipes, blending offensive tactics with high-speed traversal.