On January 16, 2025, Nintendo raised (finally) the veil on the famous Nintendo Switch 2. Almost eight years after the release of the first Switch, Nintendo unveiled its future. For the first time in its history, Big n will not offer a revolution and new machines. We will thus benefit from an evolution of the Switch with a ” second “ version and a console that bears the number “2”, A first in the history of Nintendo consoles Since the release of the Game & Watch in 1980.
Of course, who says new machine, says new games. And for the moment, Nintendo remains fairly silent on the lineup of its machine, although Metroid Prime 4 : Beyond and the New Mario Kart may well be the two main headliners.
Casually, that does already 11 years old that we did not have the right to a new Mario map On a main console from Nintendo. It was in 2014 with the release of Mario map 8 On Wii U. The game has the right to a remaster version on Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxebut the last real major opus dates back to 2014. The arrival of a new Mario map is therefore A sacred event.
Small point of history
To date, the Mario Kart series has nine major opus, released between 1992 and 2019. “Mario Kart 9” on Switch 2 will be officially the tenth opus of the saga. There are also four spin-offs.
Main games:
- Super Mario Kart, 1992 – Super Nes
- Mario Kart 64, 1997 – Nintendo 64
- Mario Kart Super Circuit, 2001 – Game Boy Advance
- Mario Kart Double Dash, 2003 – Nintendo GameCube
- Mario Kart DS, 2005 – Nintendo DS
- Mario Kart Wii, 2008 – Nintendo Wii
- Mario Kart 7, 2011 – Nintendo 3DS
- Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, 2014/2017 – Nintendo Wii U / Nintendo Switch
- Mario Kart Tour, 2019 – iOS / Android
Derivative games:
- Mario Kart Arcade GP, 2005 – Borne d’arcade
- Mario Kart Acarde GP 2, 2007 – Borne d’arcade
- Mario Kart Arcade GP DX, 2013 – Borne d’arcade
- Mario Kart Live : Home Circuit Live, 2020 – Nintendo Switch
- Creation of the file: January 24, 2025
- Last update: April 10, 2025
Mario Kart 9, Mario Kart 10? Not, Voici Mario Kart World!
Most recent update: 2 avril 2025
It is now official, the next Mario map On Switch 2 will be called “World”, in tribute to his open-world. It will officially be the tenth opus of the main series.
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Officially, there is a debate around the community of players. For many, Mario Kart Tour is not really considered a main opus and as the ninth game of the saga, since the latter was released only on mobiles. For others, it remains a real game and therefore the next Mario map on Switch 2 should be Mario map 10 or Mario map X. For the moment, Nintendo did not officially confirm the title of his next game.
Mario Kart World: an official announcement?
Most recent update: 2 avril 2025
It was therefore during the Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2, on April 2, 2025, that Nintendo officially announced Mario Kart World At the opening of the conference. A long (and beautiful) presentation of five minutes allowing us to learn a little more about the title which will be available from the launch of the console. A detailed presentation is from Ores and already scheduled for April 17.
Officially, to date (January 24, 2025), Nintendo has not yet announced the game. We only had the right to a teasing in the presentation video of the Switch 2 with a few seconds of extract from a new game Mario map. But, officially, Nintendo has not yet unveiled the development and the upcoming release of the title.
However, many insiders and journalists (who revealed information on the announcement and design of the Switch 2, who all turned out to be true) have confirmed that this “Mario Kart 9” was well in development and that it should happen As soon as the new console is launched.
Mario Kart World: What is the release date?
Most recent update: 2 avril 2025
As rumors implied, Mario Kart World will be a launch game of the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is expected for June 5, 2025exclusively on Switch 2.
Officially, No announcements were made. If we believe insiders and journalists who revealed the information on the Switch 2 in preview, the game would be expected At the launch of the console. Alas, for the moment, The Switch 2 does not have a release date.
According to rumors, which for its part is really to be taken with tweezers, the Switch 2 and therefore, Mario Kart 9 could be released this summer, around July 11.
What is Mario Kart World’s Prize?
Most recent update: 2 avril 2025
This is the part on which it stings the most. The Price of Mario Kart World will be very salty. It will be necessary to count 89,99 euros For the simple version, in physics and 79,99 euros For the simple version, in digital.
According to the first rumors, all the Nintendo Switch 2 games will be set at a price of 79.99 euros. This information would have leaké on the site of several resellers. So you have to expect to pay your next game Mario map at a high price.
What are the first confirmed characters in the game?
Most recent update: 5 avril 2025
Following the first previews of the game, we were able to see a screen selection screen to update the list of characters from 20 to 50. In total, we have no less than 20 unpublished drivers in the license Mario map.
In addition to that, most characters will have the right to alternative outfits / skins.
In the first extract (very short) broadcast during the presentation of the Switch 2, it is possible to see many characters. For now, We were able to distinguish 20.
- Mario
- Luigi
- Peach
- Bowser
- Yoshi
- Toad
- Cave in the cave
- Wario
- Donkey Kong
- Daisy
- Curb
- A bird
- Toadette
- Bowser Jr
- Baby Mario
- Baby Luigi
- King Boo
- Dry Bones
- Shy Guy
- Harmony
- Baby Peach
- Baby Daisy
- Wiggler
- Lacquered
- Baby harmony
- Pauline
- Market
- Hammer bro
- Chagrin Chuck
- Monty Mole
- Goomba
- Plant Piranha
- Cheep Cheep
- Spike
- Pokey
- Swoop
- Fish Bone
- Rocky Wrench
- Lateral
- Pead
- Singby
- Coin Coffer
- Para-Biddybud
- Conkdor
- Cataquack
- Plant
- Penguin
- Doplphin
- Moo Moo
- Snowman
In addition to the characters you will be able to choose, some will be able to change the races/skin in the race, for the moment, here are the different outfits that we can list:
- Mario (all terrain)
- Mario (Cowboy)
- Luigi (professional runner)
- Luigi (Gondolier)
- Peach (Touriste)
- Peach (Yukata)
- Daisy (swimsuit)
- Daisy (Oasis)
- Bowser (Tout-Terrain)
- Yoshi (food runner)
- Yoshi (Matsuri)
- Toad (Burger Bud)
- Toadette (waitress)
- Donkey Kong (Tout-Terrain)
- Bowser (Motard)
- Bowser Jr. (Motard Jr.)
- Koopa Troopa (Courure)
- Lakitu (fisherman)
- Pauline (aero)
- Harmony (professional runner)
- Waluigi (Mariachi)
- Wario (Motard)
- Bird (Vacances)
- Maskass (Slope Styler)
- Baby Mario (swimsuit)
- Baby Luigi (work team)
- Baby harmony (naval outfit)
- Baby Daisy (Explorer)
- Baby Peach (tourist)
- Roi Boo (Aristocrate)
What are the first confirmed circuits of the game?
Most recent update: 5 avril 2025
Following the presentation of the game on April 2 and the first previews, we can update the list of circuits which goes from 1 to 29 known, including a thirtieth which has leaké: the Arc-en-Ciel road. In total, the game would offer no less than eight cuts with four circuits each time.
- Mario Bros. Circuit
- Crown Circuit
- Whistlestop Summit
- DK Spaceport
- Desert Hill
- Shy Guy Bazaar
- Wario Stadium
- Airship Fortress
- DK Pass
- Starview Peak
- Sky-High Sundea
- Wario Shipyard
- Koopa Troopa Beach
- Faraway Oasis
- Crown City
- Peach Stadium
What are the new features of Mario Kart World?
Most recent update: 10 avril 2025
Following the presentation of the game on April 2 and the first previews, we can now list many new products.
New items
In addition to the races to 24 players that are confirmed, the game will offer two new items with “The golden shell” and “LA crystal ball. ”Regarding the golden shell, the latter will work like a blue shell and will go forward by leaving a trail of rooms behind it, then will release a multitude of pieces in a final explosion.
To crystal boule will invoke Kamek who will launch a spell on the other participants who will then be transformed into another enemy (Goomba, Pokey, etc.)
Some traps evolve, such as the lighting which will no longer touch the players behind the one who launches the trap!
The number of parts increases
From now on, the maximum number of parts is no longer 10 rooms, but 20 pieces.
Karts
Now vehicles offer four different statistics with speed, acceleration, weight and handling. It seems that vehicles are no longer customizable. In addition, there would no longer be the Deltaplane system which would be replaced by wings in plane mode. Likewise, karts and motorcycles are transformed into jetski on water.
The game modes
Ce Mario Kart World seems to offer, in total, three game modes with:
- Grand Prix: 4 races in a row with a final ranking by points
- Survival: 6 races following with 4 eliminations per section
- Walk: discovery of the open world, alone or with friends
Difficulty levels
In that Mario Kart Worldit would seem that three levels of difficulty are back with:
Boost
Disomed, the game seems to offer more opportunities to win boost like drift in a straight line, the slide on rambardes or dodge of objects on the ground (like bananas).
Control of certain elements of the decor
Mario Kart World seems to offer much more interaction with the elements of the decor since it seems possible to take control of certain vehicles and trucks to become invisible on certain races. It is not yet known in what condition this is possible.
According to the first teaser of the Switch 2, it will be possible to do 24 -playing shopping (against 12 so far). Which promises us intense moments.
Likewise, it seems that we can again give “Kart blows”a feature that was possible in Mario Kart Double Dash On GameCube in 2003. For the moment, these are the only new products that seem to have been teased in this first extract.
Will it be possible to play online?
Most recent update: 10 avril 2025
Following the presentation of the game on April 2 and the first previews, the online mode to 24 players was confirmed.
Yes, like the previous opus, it will be possible to play solo, in local and online multiplayer. However, we do not know if the “24 players” mode will be confirmed online.
Will Mario Kart World be available on the first Nintendo Switch?
Most recent update: 2 avril 2025
Following the presentation of the game on April 2, it was confirmed that Mario Kart World sera SWITCH 2 exclusivity. The game will therefore not be not accessible on the previous console.
For the moment, it is not possible to know if Mario map 9 Will be an exclusive game at the Switch 2 or if the latter will also be available on the first Switch.
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