Mario Kart World is now available to play if you have a Switch 2, and Nintendo has just pushed live a day one update for the game. Version 1.1.0 unlocks online play and camera support, as had been expected.

Hori’s Pro Deluxe and Pro Mini racing wheels were released for the original Switch but they work just as well with Mario Kart World on the Switch 2.

Mario Kart World is the latest game in the Mario Kart series. It launched alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. The game offers up to 50 playable characters, with many unlockable costumes. Players can freely roam across the lands this time, as well as play in Knockout Tour. Up to 24 players can now race, double the previous number.

Mario Kart World is the best-feeling game to play in the series because of fantastic quality-of-life improvements. Similar to how Mario Kart 8 Deluxe allowed for auto-accelerate o

Mario Kart World lives up to its series’ legacy as a fantastic local multiplayer game. Playing Grand Prix and VS Race with three friends on the couch is as fun as Mario Kart multiplayer has always been,

Our Mario Kart World review delves into the Nintendo Switch 2 launch title, finding a racer that nearly lives up to its runaway hype train.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 officially drops on Thursday, June 5, and it will be available to purchase at Walmart, Target, GameStop and Best Buy. However, seeing as preorders for the new console and its “Mario Kart World” bundle sold out in minutes, you’ll have to act fast to make sure you can bring it home on launch day.