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Mario Kart™ World for Nintendo Switch 2 redefines kart racing by transforming the entire globe into one interconnected racetrack. Players can speed through mountains, forests, and cities under ever-changing weather and a full day/night cycle, choosing their own path through branching courses. For the first time in the series, up to 24 drivers can compete simultaneously in online races, creating the tightest competition yet.
Rather than a traditional narrative-driven campaign, Mario Kart World unfolds as a worldwide racing championship. Racers embark on a Grand Prix tour across diverse regions, from snowy peaks to neon-lit urban streets, each “district” offering new environmental challenges and shortcuts. The overarching “story” is driven by player progression—earn trophies, unlock routes, and become the global karting champion.
Mario Kart World offers versatile multiplayer options:
- **Single System**: 1–4 players on the same console
- **Local Wireless**: 2–8 players across multiple Switch 2 systems
- **Online Play**: Up to 24 racers per lobby, with full GameChat voice communication and optional USB camera video chat.
- **Grand Prix**: Compete across four connected courses, earning points to claim the top spot among 24 racers.
- **Knockout Tour**: Race through five consecutive tracks—finish above the elimination line at each checkpoint or you’re out.
- **Battle**: Jump into Balloon Battle and Coin Runners for action-packed arena combat.
- **Free Roam**: Explore any course at your own pace, uncovering hidden paths and surprises.
- **Master Techniques**: Hone advanced skills like rail riding, wall-skimming, and water-skimming to gain the edge in races.
- A variety of series-new drivers, vehicles, courses, outfits, and items
- Dynamic weather effects and a full day/night cycle across interconnected biomes
- Record-high 24-player online Grand Prix races
- In-race GameChat voice and optional USB camera video integration
- HDR output and surround sound support; multiple play modes (TV, tabletop, handheld).
