Mario Kart™ World

Start your engines and race across a sprawling world!

Hit the open road with Mario and friends! Zip along courses on a vast world where everything is connected. Race around grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol' volcanos, and more...plus everything in-between. Exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ 2!

This software includes modes or features for which an internet connection and a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online are required. Any online play modes require a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online. View Membership Options.

Supported Play Modes: TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode

Number of Players: 1 - 4

Number of Players (Local Wireless): 2 - 8

Number of Players (Online): 2 - 24

Save Data Cloud: Supported*

Supported Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2

Publisher: Nintendo

Genre: Party / Racing

Release Date: 05/06/2025

Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

*A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud.

Note: Nintendo Switch™ 2 is only compatible with microSD™ Express cards.

Video features require a compatible USB-C camera (sold separately).

The following are required in order to use GameChat:

• A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership (Welcome Offer: GameChat can be enjoyed for free until the end of March 2026. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required)
• Phone number verification
• Parental approval in the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls smart device app (for users under 16)

Further details about the requirements for using GameChat can be found at the website below.

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This software supports the following:

• Surround sound (linear PCM)