Everything you need to know about Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2! Discover release dates, languages, modes, and ratings for this exciting new racing game.
Alright, so you're curious about Mario Kart World? It's the latest installment in the legendary Mario Kart series, hitting the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This one's a pretty big deal – it's the first brand-new console Mario Kart since 2014's Mario Kart 8 and even a launch title for the Switch 2! Get ready for a fresh lineup of characters, including some fan-favorite enemies making their playable debut, and two new modes: Knockout Tour and Free Roam. The art style is also getting a cool makeover, looking a bit like those awesome 2D illustrations you see in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Game Tagline: “A world of racing awaits”
Developers: Nintendo EPD, Monolith Soft, 1-UP Studio, Bandai Namco Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo Switch 2
Release Dates:
- June 5, 2025: Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Europe, South Africa, Switzerland, UK, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, USA
- June 26, 2025: Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
- July 3, 2025: Malaysia
- July 10, 2025: Taiwan (ROC)
- September 17, 2025: UAE
Languages: English (US & UK), Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Dutch, French (Canada & Europe), German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil & Europe), Russian, Spanish (Latin America & Europe)
Genre: Racing
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer (2–4 players), Local Wireless Play (2–16 players), Online Play (2–24 players), LAN Play (2–24 players)
Formats: Game Card, Digital download
Input: Joy-Con 2, Joy-Con (single or horizontal), Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Ratings:
- ESRB: E (Everyone)
- CERO: A (All ages)
- PEGI: 3 (Three years and older)
- USK: 0 (All ages)
- ClassInd: L (General audience)
- SMECCV: A (All ages)
- Gmedia: 3 (Three years and older)
- GRAC: All (All ages)
- GSRR: P (Six years and older)
- UAEMC: 3 (Three years and older)
- ACB: G (General)
- FPB: PG (Parental guidance)
Key New Additions:
- Playable debut for characters like Cataquack, Swoop, and Conkdor.
- New modes: Knockout Tour and Free Roam.
- Art style inspired by 2D illustrations from Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
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