Start your engines and race across a sprawling world!
Hit the open road with Mario and friends! Zip along courses on a vast world where everything is connected. Race around grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol' volcanos, and more...plus everything in-between. Exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2!
World
Everywhere is your race course!
A sprawling world of courses
Speed across plains, cities, water, volcanos, and much more. Everything is connected!
Go beyond the course
There's more to racing than just the road. Hop off the course and race the distance to the next one!
Modes
Burn rubber in heated 24-driver races!
Grand Prix
Compete to earn the most points across four connected courses. Try to claim the top spot among 24 racers!
The areas between courses are part of the race, too!
A non-stop transcontinental rally
Knockout Tour
Barrel through back-to-back courses, with no pit stops along the way!
If you don't place high enough by the time you reach each of the five checkpoints…you're OUT.
Drive hard to survive and aim for first place!
Free Roam
Drive wherever your heart takes you!
Where to? That's up to you! Take off in any direction in this new mode. Explore areas that pique your interest, and maybe even snap some pics at scenic spots.
Drivers and Vehicles
Race as familiar favourites and surprising additions, with so many combinations of drivers, vehicles and outfits to discover!
Items and Techniques
Check out the new skills and items that'll give you a competitive edge on the course!
Play together
Have a blast with friends, whether near or far!
Up to 4 players can race on the same console
Play using your choice of button controls or motion controls. Attach a Joy-Con 2 controller to the Joy-Con 2 wheel accessory (sold separately) to wheely feel like you're driving.
You can also play using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers connected wirelessly.
Place your face in the race!
With CameraPlay, you can connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), to see each others' reactions while you play! CameraPlay works with everyone gathered together in the same room or over GameChat.
Note: Video features require a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately).
All together, anytime, anywhere
Fire up GameChat to enjoy the feeling of close company with friends – even when you're far apart!
Talk using the console's built-in microphone or share your screen in real time. If you connect a compatible USB-C camera, like the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), you can go face-to-face over video chat.
Whether you're competing in a race or simply exploring the open road, it's like you're zooming around together!
To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Internet connection and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required. Mobile phone number registration required to use GameChat. A compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), is required to use video chat.
Note: Video features require a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately).
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World
Release date: 05/06/2025
Contents
Nintendo Switch 2
Mario Kart World
(download code)
Limited-time production through spring 2025 (available while supplies last)
Play like you're really driving!
Joy-Con 2 Wheel (Set of two)
(sold separately, Joy-Con 2 controllers not included)
Insert a Joy-Con 2 controller for a wheely fun time with motion controls! Joy-Con 2 attach and detach easily thanks to their magnetic connections
Bring everyone together from anywhere
Nintendo Switch 2 camera
(sold separately)
Put your game face on in GameChat video chats with this camera accessory! This camera is compatible with all play modes and is easy to set up in any location.