MK9 Is Officially Mario Kart World, Costs $80
Eddie Makuch
4/2/2025
After being glimpsed during the Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo formally announced Mario Kart 9 during this week's Switch 2 Direct livestream--the game is officially called Mario Kart World. This new look at the kart-racing game showed off several of the familiar faces who'll be hitting the track, including everyone's favorite plumber Mario, several members of the Mushroom Kingdom, and other racers like Donkey Kong.Mario Kart World is a launch title for Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo will share more details on Mario Kart World during a special Nintendo Direct on April 17. Switch 2 will be sold on its own at launch, but a bundle with Mario Kart World will also be available. According to Nintendo's website, World will be priced at $80, a notable increase in price for a new game.Mario Kart World looks like a major step up from Mario Kart 8. It features support for up 24 racers, which is the most in franchise history. There are also appear to be new vehicles, including jet skis and jets, while players can now grind on rails and flip across walls. Mario Kart World also includes time-of-day and weather conditions that change throughout races. Players are free to drive off-road "virtually everywhere," Nintendo said during the presentation.Continue Reading at GameSpot...
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