Mario Kart World Announced for Switch 2 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 02 April 2025 / 2,492 Views
Nintendo has officially announced Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2. It will launch alongside the console on June 5.
More details on the game will be shared during an upcoming Mario Kart World Direct on April 17 at 6:00 am PT / 9:00 am ET / 2:00 pm UK.
View the announcement trailer below:
Read details on the gam below:
Put the pedal to the metal in Mario Kart World, a brand-new experience set in a vast interconnected environment.
Race seamlessly across connected courses that deliver Mario Kart racing like never before. Twenty-four drivers can compete in a race. Participate in the new Knockout Tour mode, where you’ll barrel through back-to-back courses and checkpoints, with no pit stops along the way. If a player doesn’t make it to each checkpoint at a high-enough placement, they will be eliminated. And in Free Roam, it’s possible to go off the racetrack and drive in any direction you wish, explore areas that pique your interest and take some photos at scenic spots with a group of friends.
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I did NOT have Nintendo being the ones to start charging $80 for games on my bingo card......
I just realized Rockstar is probably thanking Nintendo from the bottom of their hearts right now for paving the way for them. No way GTA won't be $80 now.
$80?
Ouch... I love Nintendo but if this is the standard going forward I'll be skipping more than a few 1st Party games lol
the good news: this looks like the coolest Mario Kart game ever...by a long shot
the bad news is: the price is completely absurd
the other good news is: at least you can buy the system bundle and effectively only pay $50 for this game.
the other bad news is: because of this the bundles are probably gonna be hard to find, and with all future big Nintendo releases you're likely gonna be stuck paying the absurd new +$20 game prices.
I love this franchise but £75 is ridiculous!
I've never really cared for Mario kart but this one actually looks interesting. But that price...
Price aside, this looks freaking amazing :D
There is a rumour going around from centuro leaks that the game is retailing for $80
Edit: confirmed
