The latest title in the Mario Kart series, " Mario Kart World ", will be released as Nintendo Switch 2 software during the " Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - 2025.4.2 ".
Mario Kart World" will allow players to explore the connected worlds of Mario Kart!
During the " Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - 2025.4.2 ", it was announced that " Mario Kart World ", the latest and biggest title in the series, will be released as Nintendo Switch 2 software. Mario Kart World", the latest and biggest in the series, will be released as Nintendo Switch 2 software. Mario Kart World" will take place in a connected world with no boundaries. Everywhere in the world will be a racing venue.
The well-known Grand Prix has also been drastically changed!


The roads between the well-known " Grand Prix " Grand Prix courses will also become race venues!

Furthermore, 24 players will race against each other, the most in the series. The races will be even more chaotic than in past titles.
New "Survival" mode for non-stop transcontinental racing

In the new " Survival " mode, players race non-stop from one end of the vast world to the other. The game starts with 24 players, but players must pass checkpoints along the way in a certain order or they will be eliminated from the race. This mode offers a tingling, sweaty survival experience until you are the last man standing.
Drive freely! Free Run" mode


Free Run " is a mode that allows players to take a break from the excitement of racing. In this mode, you can take advantage of the vast world and go off course to drive around as you please. The possibilities for fun are endless, from taking pictures at your favorite spots to enjoying a fun drive with your friends via communication play! For more information, check out the official "Mario Kart World" website!
[トピックス]大陸横断、世界をまたぐレースが開幕。『マリオカート ワールド』をNintendo Switch 2 と同日の6月5日に発売。https://t.co/Qz0htRkm2X
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) April 2, 2025
Future Plans

To be released on the same day as Nintendo Switch 2
Mario Kart World" will be released on June 5, 2025 (Thursday), the same day as Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders will begin on April 24, 2025 (Thursday) at My Nintendo Store and other game retailers and online stores nationwide.

The " Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Set," which includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and a downloadable version of "Mario Kart World," will also be available at on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The set will be sold by lottery on the My Nintendo Store. Application details will be available at after the afternoon of Friday, April 4, 2025. Game retailers and online stores nationwide will begin taking reservations on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Be sure to keep an eye out for lottery and pre-order information!
Mario Kart World Direct" will be broadcast!

Mario Kart World Direct " will be broadcast on April 17, 2025 at 22:00 onNintendo's official YouTube channel to reveal more information about "Mario Kart World". Be sure to check it out so you don't miss it!