In a nutshell
- Mario Kart World launches June 5, 2025, on Nintendo Switch 2 for $80.
- New Knockout Tour mode adds high-stakes racing, where players must stay ahead to avoid elimination at checkpoints.
- Free Roam mode lets players explore off-track, drive anywhere, and take scenic photos with friends.
Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart World will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, and will retail for $80.
Mario Kart World Overview
Here’s an overview of the game:
Put the pedal to the metal in Mario Kart World, a brand-new experience set in a vast interconnected environment. Race seamlessly across connected courses that deliver Mario Kart racing like never before. Twenty-four drivers can compete in a race. Participate in the new Knockout Tour mode, where youโll barrel through back-to-back courses and checkpoints, with no pit stops along the way. If a player doesnโt make it to each checkpoint at a high-enough placement, they will be eliminated. And in Free Roam, itโs possible to go off the racetrack and drive in any direction you wish, explore areas that pique your interest and take some photos at scenic spots with a group of friends.
Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart World will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
