Mario Kart News
News Mario Kart World's First European Online Event Gets Underway Later This Month
EUreka!
Nintendo has announced that Europe will soon be treated to its very first Mario Kart World online event, as it lifted the lid on the 'European September Circuit'. This online competition will get off the start line on 27th September, running from 5pm BST - 7pm BST (6pm CET - 8pm CET). It'll see participants speeding through a series of...
News Mattel Adds Special Edition Pauline To Its Mario Kart Hot Wheels Line
Pre-orders are now live
Mattel has already released a whole bunch of Mario Kart vehicles and next up is a "special edition" Pauline release, which was originally revealed at San Diego Comic-Con this year. It's arriving on 26th September 2025 and will be available for $22.00 / £20.00, with pre-orders now live. It comes with the Hot Wheels Mario...
News Mario Kart World Announces 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' Event
Summer fun for Japan
Mario Kart World is running a Summer Vacation Skill Test event in-game later this month, but only in Japan. Announced on social media by Nintendo — and translated by OatmealDome — you'll be able to participate in 150cc races with others to try and become one of the top 100 players. The event takes place on 23rd August 2025...
Feature 10 Top Mario Kart Cosplays - From Blue Shells To Bowser
Who makes the podium?
Mario Kart has been a core part of the Nintendo family for over 30 years, first appearing on the SNES with Super Mario Kart, and the popularity of the kart racing series has seen it expand to 11 games across consoles (and mobile), with Mario Kart World launching alongside the Switch 2. The games have vastly expanded since...
News Mario Kart Tour Announces Limited-Time "Mario Kart World Special Campaign"
A new update for the mobile entry is on the way
Although we've been racing around in Mario Kart World for the past month, there's actually been some activity in the Nintendo mobile title Mario Kart Tour. The game's Pipe Tour is currently back for its second run, and now in another update, Nintendo has announced it will be celebrating the arrival of...
News 1-UP Studio Updates Official Website With Its Latest Switch 2 Projects
A collaborative effort
In recent weeks, we've been finding out more details about the developers behind the Switch 2's launch line up of games, and now Nintendo's 1-UP Studio has updated its website with two major projects. It helped out with not only Mario Kart World but also Donkey Kong Bananza. It previously supported Nintendo EPD on projects...
News Mario Kart World Devs Perfected Its Controls By Skating And Riding During Their Lunch Breaks
Smooth operators
One aspect of Mario Kart World which feels really accomplished is its controls, and in a new interview with Famitsu (thanks, Automaton Media), producer Kosuke Yabuki has shed some more light on why that's the case. Backing up a previous comment by designer
News Another Mario Kart Album Races Onto Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
Ready, set, go!
The weekly updates for the mobile app Nintendo Music continue this week with the arrival of Mario Kart 64's soundtrack. Even if you haven't played this game before, you've likely heard some of its music elsewhere over the years. This latest album, which originally debuted alongside the N64 release in 1996/97, features tracks such as...
How about a map marker?
Mario Kart World has been on the circuit for over a month now, and after a decade of its predecessor, it's great to be playing something that feels fresh. That's not to say all of its innovations have gone down well, with a vocal contingent of players taking against Nintendo's updates and approach to Grand Prix mode, with...
News Mario Kart Tour Grants Access To A Track Unplayable Anywhere Else
Jump in while you can!
You might well be knee-deep in Mario Kart World at the moment, but if you're keen to try out a track that's currently unplayable on any mainline MK title, then you might want to get Mario Kart Tour downloaded pronto. From 9th July 2025 (today!) until 22nd July, the Pipe Tour is back for its second rerun following its...
News Rainbow Road Master Is Back In Mario Kart World, And He's Already Setting Records
A technicolour dream
Mario Kart World has only been out for a month, but as you'd expect, speedrunners are already aiming to destroy race track times in the game's Time Trial mode, and a familiar face is already dominating the competition on one particular track (thanks Polygon!). Twitch streamer and Geometry Dash expert Technical is the current...
Poll How Many Hours Have You Spent In Mario Kart World So Far?
Go on, tell us
We've now been glued to our Switch 2 for a whole month, and it's got us wondering how much mileage our community has gotten out of the new game Mario Kart World. While it might not be the launch title everyone was hoping for, it's still packed with plenty of things to do. This includes a new Knockout Tour mode, a whole world to free...
Guide Mario Kart World: All Question (?) Panel Locations
Where to find every ? Panel in every course in Mario Kart World
The Question mark — one of the great piece of punctuation, but in Mario's world, it often means secrets and rewards. Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode is home to multiple ? Panels, all of which are tucked away in the game's many courses. In this guide, we'll be showing you where to...
Guide Mario Kart World: All Peach Medallions & Locations
Our hub for all the Peach Medallions in Mario Kart World's Free Roam
Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode has a lot to offer in the form of collectibles, with Peach Medallions being the most difficult of the lot. These coins are well hidden and require a lot of skill to gather so we're here to help! Like P Switches and ? Panels, Peach Medallions are...
Guide Mario Kart World: All P Switch Locations
Our hub for every P Switch in Mario Kart World, by region
P Switches are one of the many collectables in Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode, giving you a bite-sized challenge to break up all that driving. What's more, the open world is rammed with them, so you might want a hand tracking each one down. In the following guide, we're doing just that...
Guide Mario Kart World Guide - All Courses, Cups, Missions, Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Your ultimate Mario Kart World resource
It's finally time — Mario Kart World is here, along with the Nintendo Switch 2, so that means you'll need some fuel to keep the engines running. That's why we're here with Nintendo Life's ultimate Mario Kart World Guide. In this guide, we'll be covering all of the tips and tricks you need to get yourself...
News Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update
Ready for an intermission?
Nintendo's latest update for Mario Kart World is now live, and the main change it's brought comes via the following patch note: "Adjusted courses selected in “Random” when selecting next course in a wireless “VS Race.” Okay, so what does this mean? Well, prior to the update, selecting a standard race when...
News Where Are Mario Kart World's Non-Mario Racers? Producer Kosuke Yabuki Has The Answer
Missing Link
There's no denying that Mario Kart World packs a pretty impressive roster of racers (come on, 50 characters, plus costumes ain't bad), but we'd be foolish if we didn't pour one out for the familiar faces that were lost along the way. We're talking, of course, about the Koopalings wider Nintendo characters that got cosy in Mario Kart 8...
Back Page Every Game Should Have A Cow
No bull
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but we still love terrible jokes — so welcome to our...
Talking Point Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
Cowtastrophe
After the best part of a decade with Mario Kart 8, we'd wager that you had probably grown pretty close to your main. You know, your main. The character that you picked to sit behind the wheel, regardless of the situation, because their weight class, look, or general vibe matched your playstyle perfectly. But then Mario Kart World came...
Opinion I'm Completely In Love With Mario Kart World's Photo Mode
Plus Team NL's best shots
Mario Kart World is the biggest Mario Kart to date. The map is huge, with Easter Eggs and little secrets hiding under bridges, atop towering buildings, and in the middle of sprawling oceans. Knockout Tour is the most chaotic concoction of multiplayer I've ever seen. And I'm still knee-deep in unlocking characters (darn,...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Play Classic 3-Lap Races
Back to the good ol' days?
Big changes have made their way into Mario Kart World, with one of the biggest being the most unexpected. Courses in Mario Kart have never felt more different. That's because of the open-world nature of the game, meaning courses are connected to each other. And in all game modes, this is the default racing method — race...
Every coastal region P Switch and Peach Medallion in Mario Kart World
The eastern 'Coastal Region' is packed with collectibles in Mario Kart World, and we're here to show you every one of 'em we've found so far. From Italian-inspired streets to the pirate ship wreckage far out to sea, this coastal area has something for everyone. We hope you packed...
Every coin and switch in the Jungle Safari area of Mario Kart World
Mario Kart World's 'Jungle Safari Region' is home to some of the loveliest circuits in the game — Faraway Oasis, Dino Dino Jungle and Great ? Block Ruins — and it's also jam-packed with P Switch missions and Peach Medallions. So it's time for some jungle cruisin' to get them...
Talking Point How Are You Finding Mario Kart's Open World?
Free to roam
Many of us have just wrapped up our second weekend with Mario Kart World, and by this point you've probably seen most of the Grand Prix mode and had your rear end handed to you various times in Knockout Tour (I swear, there's no middle ground with that one - I either do really well or go out in the first two laps!), and are starting to...
Guide Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Does World make the podium?
Back when Nintendo announced the very first Mario Kart game in the early '90s, there were some in the industry who proclaimed it as a sign that the veteran firm had finally lost its marbles. Sure, Mario had appeared in other games, but his forte was 2D platformers – he had no place on the racing track, and Super Mario...
Poll Do You Three-Star-Gold Every Mario World Grand Prix Before Moving On To The Next?
Or are you an agent of chaos?
I have been wanting to ask a bunch of people this question for a while now, and it seems this is as good a time as any! It's a question of gaming habits really, and how you approach doing things within them, that I'm sure holds up a mirror (mode) to our personalities in the 'real world' and all that, but I'm not a...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'South Sea' Collectibles - Crown City, DK Spaceport, Koopa Troopa Beach
Where to find the Peach Medallions and P Switches in the southern ocean
If you're after P Switches and Peach Medallions in and around Crown City, DK Spaceport and Koopa Troopa Beach, you've come to the right place. It's time to head to the South Sea Region, the very bottom of the Free Roam map in Mario Kart World. You'll be surfing around and city...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Fall Region' Collectibles - Cheep Cheep Falls, Dandelion Depths
All of Mario Kart World's P Switches and Peach Medallions in the autumnal region
We're off to one of Mario Kart World's smaller regions for this selection of collectibles; Cheep Cheep Falls and Dandelion Depths make up a beautiful, seasonal transitional drive which we're labelling the Fall Region, full of crisp leaves, beautiful waters, and Asian...
News Mario Kart World's Rewind Feature Is Being Used To Set Crazy Time Trial Lap Records
13-second sprint round Koopa Troopa Beach, anyone?
Leave it to Nintendo to put a mechanic into a game that can be used in lots of 'unintended' ways. Then leave it to the typical Nintendo fan to figure out how to mess with it almost immediately. Yes, just as we are routinely amazed by what players come up with in the likes of Tears of the Kingdom,...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Forest' Collectibles - Acorn Heights, Boo Cinema, Mario Circuit
All P Switches and Peach Medallions in the Forest region of Mario Kart World
We're going deep into the woods in Mario Kart World; home to an elective mix of courses, towering trees, beautiful brookes, and a... movie theatre? Okay, sure, we'll take it. But maybe not the poisonous swamp surrounding it... If you're looking for collectibles surrounding...
PSA Yes, Switch's Mario Kart Racing Wheels Are Compatible With World
And they're apparently "perfect" for cruising
In case you somehow missed it, during the Switch generation, Japanese accessory maker Hori actually released two officially licensed racing wheels designed for use with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. At the time, many fans of the series weighed up if they would be worth the investment in the long run. Well, if...
All Mario Kart World's Lava Region P Switches and Peach Medallions
The darkest, most dangerous region in Mario Kart World's Free Roam? Well, it's got to be that dark, ashen region in the northwest, right? Home of Bowser? Residence of a big volcano? Yep, that's the Lava Region for you. Between Bowser's Castle and Toad's Factory, there's lots of...
All P Switches and Peach Medallions in the Central meadow region
Everywhere you go in Mario Kart World's Free Roam mode, there's something to collect. That's certainly true for the 'Central region', one of the bigger areas on the map, where amidst the cows and cobbles there are plenty of collectibles to discover. Here, we'll be covering all of the...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Access The Hidden LAN Mode Option
pLAN ahead
From the menu or settings screen, it might not appear that you can play Mario Kart World over LAN (Local Area Network). However, just like its predecessor, it's absolutely possible to play MKW via LAN mode - it's just hidden in the menu options. Here's how to find it... <toc> Mario Kart World - How to Play in LAN Mode: Here's...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Snow Region' Collectibles - DK Pass, Sky-High Sundae, Starview Peak
All P Switch and Peach Medallion locations in the Snow region
The coldest region of Mario Kart World is full of adorable penguins, death-defying slopes, and cheeky ice cream treats. That's right, we're high up the mountains in the Snow Region, the eastern part of Mario Kart World's Free Roam map. It might seem like the collectibles are buried in...
Review Mario Kart World (Switch 2) - The Perfect Introduction To A New Console Generation
Highway to Shell
Editor's note: With the whole team now having spent a week with the game, we've updated the text below with our verdict on Switch 2's premier launch game... True story: Not long before Switch 2 launched, I passed my driving test in America. A new Mario Kart game perhaps isn't the best game to start after getting a licence in a...
"Mario Kart World is beautiful"
Mario Kart World is proving to be a big hit with fans, thanks to its range of tracks, the open-world mode and its online features. It still has the accursed Blue Shell, of course, which you can thankfully dodge if you know what you're doing. This weapon has been ruining friendships for years and is one of the many...
Every P Switch and Peach Medallion in the Wild West region
Yeehaw! We're taking our wheels to the wild, wild west of Mario Kart World and searching for all the P Switch Mission and Peach Medallions across the red, rocky wastelands. That includes Mario Bros. Circuit, Whistlestop Summit and Wario Stadium,. This is the first region you'll likely see...
Guide Mario Kart World: 'Desert' Collectibles - Desert Hills, Shy Guy Bazaar
All P Switches and Peach Medallions in the Desert region of Mario Kart World
Sands that stretch for miles? Golden ruins, abandoned to time? A bustling street market run by Shy Guys? That's what you'll find in Mario Kart World's Desert area, along with plenty of collectibles to scramble after. Desert Hills and Shy Guy Bazaar are the only two courses...
News Mario Kart World Players Have Found A Really Easy Way To Farm Coins
Tedious, but easy
Mario Kart World lets you unlock a bevy of interesting new karts by collecting in-game coins. Specifically, you get one new kart for every 100 coins you collect; which is pretty much how it was on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. You'll need to grab a total of 3,000 coins to nab every in-game vehicle, which in standard play might take quite a...
News Mario Kart World Invitational Announced For 'Nintendo Live 2025 Tokyo'
Get ready to race this October
Mario Kart World is now officially in the hands of Switch 2 owners around the globe, and with this in mind, Nintendo has today announced its new 'Invitational 2025 tournament'. This event will be taking place at Nintendo Live 2025 Tokyo later this year between 4th and 5th October. Nintendo hasn't shared any other...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Aim Items In Any Direction
Parallel problems
Mario Kart World adds a bunch of new techniques to the mix to make racing that bit more tactical. One such addition is item aiming, letting you have a greater say over where your precious Green Shells, Bob-ombs and Bananas end up. In this guide, we'll run through how to aim your items, which items you can throw sideways, and...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Unlock Mirror Mode
How do you unlock Mario Kart World's hardest mode?
Mario Kart World is absolutely massive, stuffed with secrets in the form of collectibles and missions. But there's one big, returning secret that's had us scrambling for days now. Mirror Mode, a staple in Mario Kart since Double Dash, is back, and it takes a little bit of work to unlock. We've...
News Fans Have Noticed Someone's Name Is Missing From Mario Kart World's Credits
Miyamoto doesn't even get a "special thanks"
Shigeru Miyamoto is one of the most famous video game designers the world has ever seen and is responsible for giving us classic franchises such as Super Mario, Zelda, Pikmin and Star Fox. One of his most critically and commercially successful creations is Mario Kart, a series that has sold in excess of...
"Mario Kart World is going to move a lot of Switch 2"
Mario Kart World has the most graphical horsepower we've ever seen in the history of the Mario Kart series, and if you're eager to know the exact details about how this game is performing on the Switch 2, Digital Foundry has now delivered its tech review. In the Switch 2's portable and tabletop...
Guide Mario Kart World: Kamek Item Explained - What Does It Do & How To Get It
How to transform into other characters
Mario Kart World keeps its line-up of items relatively familiar. You'll be intimately familiar with the Super Star, Golden Mushroom, and the Blue Shell. But there are a couple of newcomers, including one former racer. Yep, Kamek — who was a playable racer in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 5...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Avoid Blue Shells
Feeling blue
Oh goodness. It's back. Mario Kart World was never going to let the Blue Shell go, and that means many tears and lost victories by a hair. But, as with previous Mario Kart games, there are a few ways you can avoid being hit by what is the game's deadliest item. So, we'll be going over all the ways you can avoid being hit by a Blue...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Wall Ride
Ticket to (Wall) Ride
Mario Kart World isn't just about the huge new open world map or the chaos of Knockout Tour — the racers have some neat tricks up their sleeve that can give them a huge advantage in races. One of these is Wall Riding, a neat little trick that allows you to drive at 90 degrees on any flat wall. It's a little tricky to get...
Guide Mario Kart World: How To Drift And Charge Jump
Jump up, super-kart
Drifting is the Mario Kart World standard that often makes the difference between winning and losing. It's vital for getting around corners and getting a smooth boost of speed while making tight turns. But, alongside drifting is a new trick that can be used just as effectively — Charge Jump. This is more often used on straight...
