The new installment of the franchise arrives with the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, featuring 48 playable characters, including surprising figures from the Mario universe
With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, a new Mario Kart game is also on the horizon, promising to be the most ambitious yet. Called Mario Kart World, the game offers races with up to 24 drivers, new game modes, and, for the first time, an open-world option called Free Roam, where players can freely explore the environments.
Nintendo has revealed that the game will feature 48 playable characters, including classics like Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad, as well as lesser-known figures like the Para-Biddybuds from Super Mario 3D Land, Snowmen from Super Mario 64, and even Dolphins and Penguins from Super Mario.
The circuits also promise variety and nostalgia, including tracks like Wario Stadium, Koopa Troopa Beach, and, of course, the iconic Rainbow Road—which, while not yet officially confirmed, is unlikely to be left out.
Mario Kart World will launch on the same day as the Switch 2, June 5, 2025. However, the price has caught attention: $80 for the digital version and $90 for the physical edition, significantly higher than the $60 standard of previous Nintendo games.
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