Mario Kart World
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About Mario Kart World
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 dropped Mario Kart World on June 5, 2025 for the new Nintendo Switch 2. This entry shifts gears from traditional circuits to a massive open world where every track connects directly to the next. You race through familiar lands while unlocking new areas in free roam mode. The game supports single player campaigns, online multiplayer, and local split screen action. It brings the classic kart physics you know but wraps them in a seamless environment that lets you explore off-road without loading screens interrupting your flow.
Gameplay
Sessions start by jumping into a knockout tour where you face back-to-back courses and checkpoints without stopping. One minute you are drifting around corners, and the next you are driving freely through open zones to find photo spots with friends. The controls feel tight as you navigate these large interconnected maps while collecting items that can turn the tide instantly. You can switch between racing mode and free roam at any time to explore scenic areas or just drive wherever you want. Split screen lets a group play together on one console, and the game handles the transitions between distinct tracks so smoothly that you never feel like you left the race.
What Players Think
Players seem genuinely excited about the open world shift since launch. The current IGDB score sits at 85.2 out of 100 based on 114 ratings, which suggests a solid reception from early adopters. Community moods hover between "satisfied" and "enthusiastic," with many users praising the new knockout tour elimination mode for adding fresh stakes to multiplayer matches. Average playtime is climbing fast as people finish the main campaign and start hunting for every photo spot in free roam. Review snippets frequently mention the seamless transitions between courses as a major highlight, with some players logging over 20 hours just exploring the map without racing.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth your money if you want a modern Mario Kart that breaks away from track layouts. The price point aligns with standard Switch releases, and the achievement list offers plenty of goals for completionists to chase after beating the main story. It feels like the most ambitious version yet, though some might miss the precision of classic circuits. If you have a Nintendo Switch 2 and want to race or just drive around with friends, this delivers exactly what was promised without forcing you to buy extra DLC immediately.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
IGDB Rating
85.2
RAWG Rating
4.2
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