Mario Kart World

Ver. 1.8.0 was released on September 9, 2026. The update adds Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally to Knockout Tour and introduces ten SNES course variants for VS Race, Time Trials, Online Play, and Wireless Play, covering Mario Circuit, Ghost Valley, Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Koopa Beach. Time Trials now display individual lap times, while online and LAN rooms gain Spectator Mode and can hold up to 26 users, with a maximum of 24 participating in the game. Nintendo also adjusted item behavior and fixed issues affecting courses, Free Roam, shortcuts, respawning, and other gameplay situations.

Mario Kart World connects its race courses through a larger driveable world containing cities, plains, water, mountains, deserts, icy areas, and other environments. Weather and time of day can change while driving. Grand Prix competitions award points across four connected races, including the roads between courses, while Knockout Tour sends 24 drivers through a continuous route and eliminates lower-placed racers at checkpoints until the remaining competitors reach the finish.

Free Roam removes the pressure of a normal race and lets players explore in any direction, search for activities and collectibles, reach scenic locations, and take photos. Other modes include Time Trials, VS Race, Balloon Battle, Coin Runners, and Bob-omb Blast. Driving combines familiar techniques such as drifting and jump boosts with new movement options including Charge Jumps, Rail Rides, and Wall Rides. Items such as the Ice Flower, Coin Shell, Kamek, Hammer, Feather, Mega Mushroom, and Dash Food can change positions or create new opportunities during a race. Drivers also have unlockable outfits, while collecting coins unlocks additional vehicles.