Not only is it in the running for best Mario Kart game, Mario Kart World is also arguably the best new launch title for the Switch 2.

Earning first place in Mario Kart World‘s 150cc races depends on a lot of factors, ranging from shortcuts, knowing where to wall ride, and how to deal with the uncertainty of getting bombarded with shells.

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There are many Mario Kart tracks. But one of them, Piranha Plant Pipeline, is only available in Nintendo’s mobile phone game Mario Kart Tour. However, it’s only ever made playable for a limited time.

Mario Kart World players on Nintendo Switch 2 are unhappy about a feature Nintendo removed that was in Mario Kart 8.

Mario Kart World expands upon the formula of its predecessor, although it's bogged down by uninspired use of its touted open world format.

On the surface, Rewind sounds pretty simple. As long as you’re playing single-player in Mario Kart World, you can tap the down button on the D-Pad and reset your driver’s position to where they were a couple seconds ago. Hold down the button and your driver will Rewind even further back in time. Straightforward, right?

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Like a slasher villain, the Blue Shell came back for blood in Mario Kart World, but it is no longer the Mushroom Kingdom’s greatest nightmare. That honor now belongs to another long-standing menace that has only grown more powerful in a 24-player world: the dastardly lightning bolt.

Whistlestop Summit is another choice track for photographic sightseeing. But if an overabundance of colors, particularly of the pastel variety, catches your eye, Sky-High Sundae was literally made for you. Lastly, if you’re looking for some snowy vibes, it’s hard to beat Starview Peaks:

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5, 2025. Many players have been anticipating the release of the system mainly for Mario Kart World, the console’s premiere title. The