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Mario Kart Unveils New Courses and Characters

Author : Ellie Dec 26,2025

This morning, Nintendo held a Mario Kart World Direct, revealing all the exciting features of its upcoming launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside new gameplay mechanics and modes, Nintendo confirmed a wide range of new and returning tracks and characters for Mario Kart World.

On the track front, several new courses were showcased as part of the open, explorable world. From the bustling streets of Crown City to the winding waterways of Salty Salty Speedway, there are countless areas to discover and clever shortcuts to find. New mechanics like wall-riding and rail-grinding look set to offer players plenty of opportunities for exploration and mastery. Here’s a look at what was featured in today’s Direct.