Summary

Mario Kart World is set to feature four distinctive game modes: Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, Free Roam, and Battle Mode.

• Time Trials, VS Races, Team Races, Balloon Battle, and Coin Runners will also be making a return.
• The game is scheduled to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5.

Nintendo’s latest Direct presentation revealed the various modes players can engage in with the upcoming Mario Kart World. Enthusiasts had been eagerly awaiting further information about the game’s features following its initial announcement during the Switch 2 reveal, and this recent Direct provided insight into what to expect.

Mario Kart World was first teased along with the Nintendo Switch 2 during the console’s reveal in January, with a full unveiling in the dedicated Direct on April 2. Since then, Nintendo has confirmed a diverse lineup of both returning and new characters, nearly including every racer from Mario Kart 8 alongside new additions. Additionally, the reveal trailer showcased the game’s seamless open-world design, allowing players to explore at their leisure, even beyond races.