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Mario Kart World

by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 · published by Nintendo

Released June 5, 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2.

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About Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World is a kart racing game for the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring characters from the Mario franchise. It introduces an open-world design to the series, allowing players to drive freely between courses rather than selecting them from a menu. Races support up to 24 players and include new mechanics such as off-roading, boat racing, rail grinding, and wall riding. The game features a Knockout Tour elimination mode where racers compete across connected courses with periodic eliminations at checkpoints, as well as a Free Roam mode for open exploration and collectible-finding.

Release dates by platform

Nintendo Switch 2June 5, 2025 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score924 reviews
Player score79131 ratings on IGDB

Mario Kart World FAQ

When did Mario Kart World come out?

Mario Kart World was released on June 5, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Mario Kart World on PlayStation 5?

No. Mario Kart World has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Mario Kart World on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Mario Kart World has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes. Mario Kart World launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

Is Mario Kart World on PC?

No. Mario Kart World has not been announced for PC. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Who is making Mario Kart World?

Mario Kart World is developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 and published by Nintendo.

Is Mario Kart World multiplayer?

Yes. Mario Kart World supports single player, multiplayer, and split screen.

Is Mario Kart World good?

Critics give Mario Kart World an average score of 92/100 across 4 reviews.

Mario Kart series

21 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Super Mario Kart1992
  2. Mario Kart 641996
  3. Mario Kart: Super Circuit2001
  4. Mario Kart: Double Dash!!2003
  5. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! Matching Game2003
  6. Scene of the Crime2003
  7. Mario Kart Arcade GP2005
  8. Mario Kart DS2005
  9. Mario Kart Wii2008
  10. Mario Kart Wii Item-matching Game2008
  11. Mario Kart 72011
  12. Mario Kart Arcade GP DX2013
  13. Mario Kart 82014
  14. Mario Kart 8: Limited Edition2014
  15. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe2017
  16. Mario Kart Tour2019
  17. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit2020
  18. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit - Luigi Version2020
  19. Mario Kart World2025
  20. Mario MotorsTBA
  21. VB Mario KartTBA

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