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Play Nintendo shares Halloween themed Mario Kart World promo
You better Boo-lieve it
Mario Kart World is a racing game that launched on Nintendo Switch in June 2025, marking the first brand-new console entry in the franchise in over a decade. The game has proven commercially successful, surpassing 15 million sales by mid-2026.
Since release, Nintendo has maintained steady engagement through seasonal events and the Nintendo Music app. The publisher has rolled out regular Free Roam track additions sourced from across the Mario catalogue, including selections from Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Odyssey, Donkey Kong Country, and various other Nintendo properties. Competitive play has centered around tournament events like the Mario Kart World Open series. The game continues to draw comparisons to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe among players evaluating their racing preferences.
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The Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle returns to Australia on October 29th
Now with a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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Mario Kart World has gotten its biggest update yet, adding 10 ‘new’ classic courses and more
Mario Kart World has gotten its next major update, bringing in QoL improvements, two additional Knockout Tour courses and 10 ‘new’ classic SNES tracks. The post Mario Kart World has gotten its biggest update yet, adding 10 ‘new’ classic courses and more first appeared on KitGuru…
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Mario Kart World adds 10 SNES courses, new Knockout Tour routes, better spectator tools and more
A massive list of additions.
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Mario Kart World updated to Ver. 1.8.0
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Mario Kart World 1.8.0 update out now, patch notes – new content, features, changes, more
The next major update for Mario Kart World just released with version 1.8.0 following its announcement in today’s Nintendo Direct. There’s a lot here, including new SNES courses and Knockout Tours. Many other improvements, changes, and fixes are included. The full rundown is as f…
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Free Mario Kart World Update Adds Some Vs. Classic Tracks Today
A free Mario Kart World update arrives later today, and it's going back to the series' roots. You might have noticed that, around the world of Mario Kart World, there are replications of tracks from the very first Mario Kart game. Well, in today's update, those tracks will be off…
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Play Nintendo shares a Mario Kart World "Beat the Challenges" video
This video's a real gas
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Malo932: Mario Kart World DLC will feature Star Fox for 2027 and Star Fox Adventure-style game still happening
A Nintendo leaker with a proven track record Malo932 has said that the eventual Mario Kart World DLC in currently in development and aiming for a 2027 release. That’s not all as Malo932 says that it will feature Star Fox. Talking of Star Fox, Malo932 said that a Star Fox Adventur…
Rumour: Mario Kart World is getting a visit from Star Fox
When {Mario Kart World} was released early last summer, many people noted that it seemed practically designed for DLC. There were several characters with few outfits, the open world was relatively empty, there were empty spaces on the map that could easily be filled in, and sever…
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Mario Kart 8 gets major Switch 2 update, leaving Mario Kart World in the dust and further solidifying the 12-year-old racing game as Nintendo's favorite child
Version 4.0.0 arrives with "clearer visuals" and more
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Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundles announced
Nintendo has announced new Mario Kart Wrld and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Switch 2 bundles. …
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New Mario Kart World Switch 2 Bundle Coming In September, And It’s $50 More Expensive Than The Original
Ahead of the Switch 2's price hike in September, Nintendo has announced two new Switch 2 bundles for the US. The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle ($550) launches in late September, while the Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports bundle ($530) arrives alongside the game on October 2…
Entire Mario Kart World OST now available on Nintendo Music, behind-the-scenes performances released
Nintendo has been consistently releasing Mario Kart World tracks for Nintendo Music on a weekly basis, and now, the final batch has been added to the service; the Free Roam tracks from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. To celebrate that the entire soundtrack of 348 songs is now available, Nin…
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Nintendo Music Update Adds Final Mario Kart World Free Roam Songs
Two recording performances have also been shared. In a new Nintendo Music app update this week, Nintendo has released the "final addition" of Free Roam Mario Kart World songs. To celebrate this special occasion, it has also shared video performances of "Title Theme" and "Crown Ci…
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Super Mario 3D Land & Super Mario 3D World added to Mario Kart World’s Free Roam on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has thankfully seen fit to add additional Free Roam tracks to Mario Kart World on the excellent Nintendo Music application on iOS and Android. The tracks from Super Mario 3D Land, Super Mario 3D World, and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury from the Free Roam mode on M…
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Mario Kart World can't quite shake Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo sales reports show
Signs of a Switch 1 game's strengths...and hints of its Switch 2 sequel's weakness
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Uniqlo's Sweet Mario Kart World T-Shirts Are Now Available
Wahoo! Earlier this Summer, Uniqlo revealed its first Switch 2 clothing range by lifting the lid on a Mario Kart World collection. It was only announced for Japan at the time, but surprise, it has arrived in Europe today and is coming to North America "soon". The Japanese clothin…
Free Roam tracks from Super Mario Sunshine and Odyssey added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has been consistently releasing more Mario Kart World tracks on the Nintendo Music service on a weekly basis, and the next batch of catchy remixes from across the Mario series are now available. The latest update arrives a bit early this week, as International Mountain D…
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Mario Kart World Open August 2026 Event Announced
Speeding your way this summer
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers August 2026 – Mario Kart World at over 15 million, Tomodachi Life at nearly 8 million, more
Nintendo’s August 2026 financial results have provided the latest update on million seller games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders were recently releases, but did not make the list. Both are likely beyond the million mark, but launched af…
Splatoon Raiders tops the Japan physical charts as Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life pass major milestones
The solo Splatoon spin-off sold 474,000 physical copies in its first weekend in Japan
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More Free Roam tracks added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has been consistently releasing new Mario Kart World tracks on the Nintendo Music service on a weekly basis, and the latest batch of catchy remixes from across the Mario series are now available. The latest update includes: DK Island Swing from Donkey Kong Country (SNES)…
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The Grade A Refurb Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Console Bundle Just Dropped to $419 at Woot
New $20 price drop on top of last week's already excellent deal.
Nintendo Music Updated With More Mario Kart World 'Free Roam' Songs
Featuring music from Super Circuit and Double Dash!! Since the arrival of the Mario Kart World album on Nintendo Music last month, Nintendo has released multiple "Free Roam" songs from the game. This week's update for the app adds Free Roam songs based on Mario Kart: Double Dash!…
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Woot Has the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Gaming Console Bundle for Just $439
This deal will probably sell out very quickly.
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[Let’s Talk] Do you prefer Mario Kart World or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
After more than a decade, Nintendo finally shipped a brand new console Mario Kart game with Mario Kart World. It certainly had a lot to live up to. Mario Kart 8 already had a strong reception on Wii U, but things only went up from there after the Nintendo Switch version and new D…
'Mario Kart' World Knockout Tour Guide: 6 Essential Tips to Win More Races
Master Mario Kart World Knockout Tour with expert tips on boosts, shortcuts, coins, items, and survival strategies to finish first.
Additional Free Roam tracks added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has announced that it has added tracks from Mario Paint, New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. Wii, New Super Mario Bros. U, and Super Mario Maker to Mario Kart World‘s Free Roam on the Nintendo Music app for iOS and Android. The Nintendo Music app is a free downl…