Mario Kart World: The Open-World Racing Game Fans Have Always Wanted!

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Today, Nintendo unveiled more details about the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 during their Direct presentation earlier today. Among the reveals was a trailer for the upcoming game, Mario Kart World, which is planned to be one of the console’s launch titles. Although further information on the game will be shared on April 17th in another Direct, today’s teaser provided some significant insights, such as the introduction of the Knockout Tour, customizable characters, and other new features, including a highly-anticipated addition.

The upcoming game titled “Mario Kart World” is significantly improving upon its previous versions, especially in terms of character variety, with the cow from the Moo Moo Meadows racetrack becoming a fan favorite online. This latest installment offers 24-racer games, marking a series high. Additionally, customization features have been added for both characters and karts. However, what truly stands out in the reveal of “Mario Kart World” is the ability for players to venture beyond the confines of any given track and explore virtually anywhere, effectively transforming it into an open-world game.

The digital version of Mario Kart World costs $80, while its physical counterpart is slightly more expensive at $90. Yet, there’s an advantageous offer where you can get the game bundled with a Nintendo Switch 2 for $499, which means you save $30 compared to buying them separately.

Mario Kart World Takes Open-World Racing to The Next Level

For many devoted fans of the Mario Kart series, the realization of an open world within the game might just be their ultimate wish fulfilled. This isn’t because the gameplay remains confined to the tracks and tournaments as before, but because the new Free Roam mode has been introduced. Essentially, this is the first time in the series that players have the freedom to venture beyond the boundaries of the tracks, with the exception of some hidden passages in racetracks. In addition, players can now perform tricks such as grinding on railways and running up walls.

The open-world gameplay of Free Roam matches perfectly with the upgraded features and graphics of the Nintendo Switch 2, offering delightful experiences whether you’re solo or with companions. The game is expected to run smoothly at high, consistent FPS rates thanks to the enhanced graphical capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2, regardless of your chosen mode. Moreover, the new group chat feature on the Nintendo Switch 2, activated by the C button, promises an enjoyable experience when playing Mario Kart World in Free Roam.

In the Grand Prix races of the game, an open-world feel persists even when players aren’t freely roaming around. This is because competitors are required to navigate to the next track as part of the competition, which links all tracks together. This means that free roam allows players to explore the entire in-game world at their leisure, whether on tracks or elsewhere. Similarly, the new Knockout Tour mode in Mario Kart World has fans racing across different parts of the world, connecting multiple tracks in a continuous race – unless a player is eliminated first.

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2025-04-02 23:26