A Nintendo Direct focused exclusively on Mario Kart World, the core launch title of Nintendo Switch 2, is set to go live today at 9 A.M. ET. Check out the live-steam above to watch the reveals live as they happen, or if you’re unable to tune-in to the video feed, refresh this article throughout the Direct as we update it live with important new details. The presentation will be approximately 15 minutes in length.
- Highlighted courses: Mario Bros. Circuit (new), Crown City (new), Salty Salty Speedway (new), Starview Peak (new), Boo Cinema (new), Toad’s Factory (returning), Peach Beach (returning), Wario Shipyard (returning)
- Grand Prix and Knockout Tour modes detailed
- Rainbow Road appears if you beat all Grand Prix Cups
- Highlighted items: Coin Shell, Ice Flower, Hammer, Mega Mushroom, Feather, Kamek, Bullet Bill
- Support features: Smart Steering, Tilt Controls
- Dash Food from drive-thrus unlocks outfits for characters
- New Tricks: Charge Jump, Rail Grind, Wall Ride, Rewind (in Free Races and Solo)
- Time Trials return
- VS Races return (2, 3, or 4 teams)
- Battle Modes: Balloon Battle, Coin Runners
- Free Roam overview (hit P-Switches to complete missions, collect hidden coins, find hidden panels, etc.)
- 4 player split-screen, 8 player local wireless, 1-2 player online multiplayer (24 racers)
- Online free roam, battles, and races
- GameChat and CameraPlay (a face cam can appear above your character if you have a Switch 2 Camera)
