Nintendo has announced Mario Kart World for Switch 2. It will launch alongside Switch 2 on June 5 for $79.99. In Japan, the physical edition will cost 9,980 yen and the digital edition will cost 8,980 yen.
Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo:
About
Hit the open road with Mario and friends!
Zip around courses in a vast world where everything is connected. Race along grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol’ volcanos, and more—plus everything in between. Exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system!
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 course. 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 in-game pics at scenic spots.
Play Together
Have a blast with friends, whether near or far. Up to four players can race on the same system. Play using your choice of button controls or motion controls. Attach a Joy-Con 2 controller to the optional 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.
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 system’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!
Video features require a compatible USB-C camera accessory (sold separately).
More information will be shared during a Mario Kart World Direct broadcast on April 17 at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here: English, Japanese.
Announce Trailer
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