Summary of 'Mario Kart World Direct' revealing details of 'Mario Kart World' which will be released on the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2
On Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10 p.m., 'Mario Kart World Direct' was broadcast, revealing details about 'Mario Kart World, ' which will be released on June 5, 2025, the same day as
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'Mario Kart World' is a new Mario Kart game where you can race freely in a world that is connected to everything from towns and fields to the sea, instead of just competing in the traditional Grand Prix mode. The courses on which the races take place are also connected and can be moved around.
Several new courses that will appear in the world of Mario Kart World were introduced.
'Mario Brothers Circuit' in the heart of the wilderness
'Trophy City' with its rows of modern buildings
Salty Town, a water city facing the sea
'Rosetta Tenmondai' facility towering over the snowy mountains
Ghost Cinema: a movie theater nestled in a dimly lit forest
Other existing courses such as Toad Factory, Peach Beach, and Wario Ship will also be featured.
Next, let's talk about the characters. In addition to familiar characters such as Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser, new characters such as Goomba, Gabon, and Cow will also appear.
As in the previous game, performance differs depending on the character and machine.
Two major races, the Grand Prix and Survival, are held, with the number of participating karts being the highest in the series, at 24.
During the race, not only will karts be attacking and defending each other, but there will also be a number of obstacles to overcome, such as regular cars that will shoot at the killer and Hammer Bros. that will throw hammers.
During the Grand Prix, various cup races are held in various locations, with each racer racing on four different courses in an attempt to win. The journey to the next race venue will also be part of the race, so it looks like we can enjoy a race that is a little different from what we've seen before.
In the new Survival mode, you race nonstop from one end of the world to the other. Checkpoints are set up along the way, and if you don't finish within the designated ranking, you will have to retire. It's a tough race.
Many new items will also be introduced. The 'Golden Shell' is an item that will produce coins when thrown.
When you hit an opponent with the 'Ice Flower', it will send them into a spin.
When you throw a 'hammer,' it remains on the ground for a certain amount of time, allowing you to block the path of your opponent.
The 'Giant Mushroom' grows large enough to allow it to run and kick opponents away.
The 'wing' is an item that allows you to make a big jump on the spot. It can be used to dodge enemy attacks or as a shortcut.
'Kamek' is an item that makes you wonder what will happen. As usual, the lower your ranking, the more likely you are to get a powerful item.
There are also support features for beginners, such as 'Steering Assist' that ensures you never go off course, and 'Gyro' that is controlled by tilting the Joy-Con 2.
Yoshi's is a restaurant where you can get Dash Food to go.
If you eat Dash Food, you can get a costume related to the food.
Once you have acquired a costume, it can be used whenever you select a character.
A 'charge jump' is an action in which you charge by holding down the R button while running straight, and then jump when you release it.
It can dodge obstacles, jump onto wires, and temporarily run on walls.
'Rewind' is an action that allows you to rewind time. However, be careful because your rivals will continue to drive normally even while you are rewinding.
In the familiar 'Time Attack' mode, you can download ghosts from users around the world by connecting to the Internet.
In 'VS Race', you can freely decide the course and rules. You can also select two courses and run between them. You can also select courses that are not available in Grand Prix and Survival.
'Team Battle' allows for team battles with two, three, or four teams.
The battle mode will include familiar modes such as 'Balloon Battle' and 'Collect Coins.'
'Free Run' is a mode where you can drive freely around the world. You can drive freely even on rivers and oceans, even if there are no roads. You can drive freely to the edge of the world.
In addition, there are 'P switches' placed on the map that can be pressed to start a mission.
There are also hidden coins and hidden panels, making exploration even more fun.
Also, during free run, you can freely decorate the screen and take photos.
With one Nintendo Switch 2 and one game, up to four people can play split-screen.
Up to eight devices can play Mario Kart World locally. However, each device must have their own copy of the game.
If you connect to the internet, you can play online with up to 24 people.
When you're playing online with friends, their locations will be displayed on the map, and you can join them from the map at any time.
You can use game chat to talk on the phone while playing. You can also share your game screen while playing.
If you have a Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), you can play while making a video call. On the game screen, it's easy to see who is playing which character.
'Mario Kart World' will be released on June 5, 2025. Please note that the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Set', which includes the Nintendo Switch 2 console, will be produced for a limited time until the end of December 2025.
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