Mario Kart World is a brand-new game in the franchise coming to Nintendo Switch 2 – Digitally Downloaded

Mario Kart World is a brand-new game in the franchise coming to Nintendo Switch 2

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The key art for Mario Kart World.

It baffles me that Nintendo Switch never had a new Mario Kart game. After all, it is one of Nintendo’s most loved series that spans generations of players! Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was adequate, especially considering what the Booster Pack adds, but I swear I’ve seen people frothing at the mouth for something new and exciting. And that’s exactly what’s coming with Mario Kart World, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on the console’s release date.

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Set in a vast interconnected environment, Mario Kart World is almost like the rebirth of the long-running series about kart-racing characters from the Super Mario franchise of games.

Here is Nintendo’s Description:

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

More details about Mario Kart World will be revealed in a themed Nintendo Direct presentation on April 17 at 9 a.m. EST (AEST April 18 at 00:00).

Mario Kart World will be released for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. A digital copy can also be purchased bundled with the system.

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Lindsay picked up an NES controller for the first time at the age of 6 and instantly fell in love. She began reviewing GBA games 20 years ago and quickly branched out from her Nintendo comfort zone. She has has developed a great love of life sims and FMV titles. For her, accessibility is one of the most important parts of any game (but she also really appreciates good UI).

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