The Mario Kart World Direct aired just recently, and it showcased plenty of new content for players eager to white-knuckle their way back into the world of Mario. With the Nintendo Switch 2 still slated for a June 6 release, fans are already buzzing about getting their hands on this open-world take on Mario Kart.
During the Direct, Nintendo unveiled a mix of new and returning characters, along with a variety of maps—some familiar, others brand new.
click to enlargeConfirmed Racers in Mario Kart World
- Baby Daisy
- Baby Luigi
- Baby Mario
- Baby Peach
- Baby Rosalina
- Birdo
- Bowser
- Bowser Jr.
- Cataquack
- Chargin' Chuck
- Cheep Cheep
- Coin Coffer
- Conkdor
- Cow
- Daisy
- Dolphin
- Donkey Kong
- Dry Bones
- Fish Bone
- Goomba
- Hammer Bro
- King Boo
- Koopa Troopa
- Lakitu
- Luigi
- Mario
- Monty Mole
- Nabbit
- Para-Biddybud
- Peach
- Pauline
- Peepa
- Penguin
- Pianta
- Piranha Plant
- Pokey
- Rocky Wrench
- Rosalina
- Shy Guy
- Sidestepper
- Spike
- Swoop
- Stingby
- Toad
- Toadette
- Waluigi
- Wario
- Wiggler
- Yoshi
Confirmed new and returning Courses in Mario Kart World
- Mario Bros. Circuit
- Crown City
- Salty Salty Speedway
- Starview Peak
- Boo Cinema
- Toad's Factory (Mario Kart Wii)
- Peach Beach (Mario Kart: Double Dash!!)
- Wario Shipyard (Mario Kart 7)
- Whistlestop Summit
- DK Spaceport
- Desert Hills (Mario Kart DS)
- Shy Guy Bazaar (Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart Tour)
- Wario Stadium (Mario Kart 64)
- Airship Fortress (Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart 7, and Mario Kart Tour)
- DK Pass (Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart Tour)
- Sky-High Sundae (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Tour)
- Koopa Troopa Beach (Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart Tour)
- Faraway Oasis
- Crown City
- Peach Stadium
- Dino Dino Jungle
- Rainbow Road
For more Mario Kart World, check out today's Nintendo Direct below.