
Don't adjust your screen folks; a new Mario Kart game has indeed been confirmed for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Mario Kart World looks to be a massive refresh for the ludicrously popular kart racing franchise, bringing the total number of participants per race up to 24, while moving the action into a fully open world environment in which you drive from one race course to the next.
We've been able to spot quite a few returning favourites from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and beyond. We don't have any information yet on specific stats for each character, but below is a guide on every confirmed character for Mario Kart World so far.
Mario Kart World Full Character List
FAQs
When will Mario Kart World launch?
Mario Kart World will launch on day one alongside the Switch 2 console - 5th June 2025.
Nintendo is also launching a limited time bundle that includes both the Switch 2 console and a digital copy of Mario Kart World for $499.99 / €509.99 / £429.99
Will characters from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass appear?
Again, we're not sure. We'd guess that every character from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will show up, but whether they're included in the base game or will be available as additional DLC is unknown for the time being.
Why does Donkey Kong look so different?
Ah, you noticed huh? Yes, Donkey Kong has had a bit of a redesign for this new Mario Kart, seemingly taking some inspiration from his appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but also putting it more in line with his design in Donkey Kong Bananza, which is due to launch on Switch 2 on 17th July 2025.
So that's the full roster for Mario Kart World so far. Keep an eye out for more guides on the upcoming racer over the coming months as we inch toward its eventual release.
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Baby Rosalina also looks to be there in the trailer. Some also say Lakitu but abit hard to notice.
Another thing is that we have returning character sponsor signboards. A "Morton Construction" signboard is seen near Yoshi's Burger Stand and you can also spot a Nabbit signboard just as the console is placed in the Switch 2 dock.
Could indicate that all the koopalings plus Nabbit will be playable too.
I think you missed Lakitu and Baby Rosalina
I just thought of something, since some people couldn't tell who one racer was....what if they brought back ROB?
King Bob-omb was also spotted
I hope this game takes the best notes from Tour i.e the character roster, the character-exclusive items and all the vehicles it introduced of course. No live service needed, I guess...
Why am I seeing Seth Rogen in a new Mario Kart game for Nintendo Switch 2?
i don't actually know what I hate more: All of the hundreds of articles that have come out over the last 6 years supporting "rumors" and "leaks", 75%+ of which are now confirmed false (but of course no one will remember that and anybody who randomly got the release date right this time around will probably be hailed as some kind of soothsayer/genius going forward), or all the articles flooding out this week about all the "confirmed information" which is actually just the writer going frame by frame through the release teaser we all watched and picking out details. Articles like this reek of desperation. Why can't anybody be satisfied to wait until we get official word anymore? There's lots more to do outside of digging for every shred of "information" on an upcoming console, people. Get a (second) hobby.
Edit: i just noticed the "Mario Kart 9 Guide" link, which i'm not going to click on, and... Wow. i can only imagine the in-depth advice given within. "Mario Kart 9 (assuming that's the name) will likely be some kind of racing game with at least one track. Dirt is involved, and it comes in at least one shade of tan. It will probably slow you down if you drive off the pavement, we assume. There might be items but that's just a guess."
@WaxxyOne you know what's worse than analyzing trailers and being excited for a new game? being so sad and miserable that you feel the need to write all that just to make other people feel bad. maybe you should get a second hobby if you have all that time on your hands.
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