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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Play Grand Prix with up to 24 drivers
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
- Race on brand-new courses, as well as familiar ones that have been reimagined
- Stick with your favorite driver or broaden your horizons—some of the new additions might surprise you (Is that Cow?!)
- Talk with friends using GameChat* as you race and roam together
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The whole world is your racetrack in this massive evolution of the Mario Kart™ series! The courses you race on are all connected in a seamless world. Drive the paths between them to traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more. Take in the sprawling vistas as you explore at your own pace in Free Roam—or watch how a sudden shift in the weather can mix up a dead heat in a tense Grand Prix.
Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line. Master these new maneuvers and you might cut down your time to the finish line!
Take on a classic Grand Prix, or go the distance in the Knockout Tour elimination mode
Speed through one course and then drive to the next in a non-stop rally that stretches from one corner of the world to another in the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour! In this fierce 24-driver mode, racers are steadily eliminated, checkpoint by checkpoint, until only one remains. With Grand Prix also supporting up to 24 drivers, the competition has never been tighter!
Race online* across modes with up to 23 other players, or talk with friends using GameChat as you race or roam.
Go full speed with series-new drivers, vehicles, courses, outfits, items, and more!
Race on brand-new courses, as well as familiar ones that have been reimagined with additional routes and other details. Stick with your favorite driver or broaden your horizons—some of the new additions might surprise you! (Is that Cow?!)
*Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com Until March 31, 2026, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is not needed to use GameChat. After the GameChat Open-Access Period has ended, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.
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submitted byMike - 2 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Can this be played on the original switch? I heard the games were interchangeable.
Q: Can this game card fit in the Nintendo switch 1?
Q: What will be the modes
A: Hi Happy Guy, thanks for reaching out about Mario Kart World - Nintendo Switch 2 Here's what has been confirmed for this upcoming Mario Kart: Core Racing Modes: Grand Prix: This classic mode returns, but with a twist. Instead of just racing four individual tracks in a cup, in Mario Kart World, you'll drive to the beginning of the next track after completing a race, making it feel like one continuous, epic endurance race across the interconnected world. You'll still earn points based on your finishing position across four races. Knockout Tour: A new elimination-style race mode where you must pass through checkpoints and be above a certain position to stay in the competition. If you fall below the required position, you're eliminated. This sounds like a chaotic and intense new way to race! Time Trials: The staple mode for honing your skills and setting the fastest times on a track, competing against developers' ghosts and other players online. You'll be given three mushrooms to use strategically for boosts. VS Race: This mode allows for a customizable, traditional Mario Kart experience. You can choose the tracks, set rules, CC class (50cc, 100cc, 150cc, etc.), split up to 24 drivers into teams, select or restrict specific items, and designate COM driver difficulty. Battle Mode: Balloon Battle: The classic Battle Mode where players aim to pop opponents' balloons by dealing damage with items. The last player with balloons remaining wins. Coin Runners: Collect as many coins as possible while trying to prevent your opponents from doing the same. New and Exciting Modes/Features: Free Roam: This is a major new addition. Players can drive around the open world of Mario Kart World, explore the map, complete different challenges, find secrets, and unlock outfits by picking up "Dash Food." This can be enjoyed solo or with friends. Multiplayer: All the main racing and battle modes (Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, Vs Race, Battle Mode, and Free Roam) can be enjoyed with friends and other players online, in local multiplayer, or via split-screen (up to 4 players on the same system). The game supports up to 24 human and CPU racers in Vs Race mode, and up to 8 players can play together via local wireless multiplayer. Connected World: A key feature of Mario Kart World is its sprawling, interconnected world where everything is your race course – from grassy plains and bustling cities to wide-open waters and volcanos. You can even "hop off the course and race the distance to the next one!" If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMike - 6 days agoTarget expert support
Q: Will it be compatible with original Switch?
A: Hi Sant, thanks for reaching out about Mario Kart World - Nintendo Switch 2. Looking at past console releases, major, system-selling titles designed for a new generation are rarely fully compatible with the previous generation. While some cross-generational releases might occur early in a console's lifecycle, a title specifically named for the new hardware usually signifies a focus on its capabilities. Therefore, while it's not impossible, the strong indication in the title points towards "Mario Kart World - Nintendo Switch 2" being a title exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 and not compatible with the original Nintendo Switch. To be absolutely certain, you would need to wait for official announcements from Nintendo regarding the game's compatibility. However, based on typical industry practices and the naming convention, the answer is likely no. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJoe - 23 days agoTarget staff support
Q: Can you use a pro controller with this game?
A: Hi Got2luvit, thanks for reaching out about Mario Kart World - Nintendo Switch 2. Yes, it will work with the Pro Controller. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMatt - 1 month agoTarget expert support
Q: Can you play this on the the first switch version?
A: Hi Quick, thanks for reaching out about Mario Kart World - Nintendo Switch 2 No. This Switch 2 version of the game is not compatible with the original switch If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 1 month agoTarget expert support
Q: Will this work on the original Switch?
A: Hi Heidy, thanks for reaching out about Mario Kart World - Nintendo Switch 2 No, this is designed for the Nintendo Switch 2 If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byJustin - 1 month agoTarget expert support
Q: Does this game work in the original switches?
A: Hi new_zland, thanks for reaching out about the Mario Kart World - Nintendo Switch 2 The game "Mario Kart World" for the Nintendo Switch 2 will not work on the original Nintendo Switch consoles If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day between 7 am and 11 pm CST.
submitted byRena - 1 month agoTarget expert support
Q: Can this be played on regular Nintendo switch lite devices
A: Unfortunately not, mario kart world is a nintendo switch 2 game and only will run on the switch 2, a new nintendo console coming in June
submitted byBen - 2 months ago
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