NewsMario Kart World Grand Prix, New Items, Rail Riding, and Much More Showcased in New GameplayNintendo's latest kart racer operates on a whole different scale with larger courses and more racers when it launches on June 5th.Posted By Ravi Sinha | On 03rd, Apr. 2025Mario Kart World may be one of the biggest launch titles when it arrives this Summer. For those keen on more gameplay, the Treehouse: Live stream showcases various changes and additions. Check it out below.One of the biggest differences from Mario Kart 8 is no longer choosing individual Kart parts, but each vehicle still has unique stats. You can still choose between 50, 100 and 150 CC for each Cup in the Grand Prix, and theres a brief flyover of the courses youll race on.The new items include the Coin Shell, which creates Coins on impact, and the Feather for jumping high. Items are held behind the player without having to hold down the button. You can also leverage tricks like the Rail Ride and Wall Ride, building up boost to gain an edge, and even perform multiple tricks mid-air.Dynamic rain and day/night cycles are showcased, and Marios hat gets wet in the rain. Come in first during a race, and a crown appears on your characters head. When starting the second race, you drive to it against other competitors. Youre essentially traversing the highway with oncoming traffic, ramps and boost pads.As a result, the whole world feels like one massive course during a Grand Prix Cup. Banners for Mario TV appear, adding to the sports-like presentation. When it comes to the new courses, one of the more notable is DK Spaceport, which gives off old-school Donkey Kong and Jumpman vibes (complete with a Robo DK throwing barrels).For a more relaxing atmosphere, press the Plus button to jump into Free Roam. Lakitu wont pick you up if you go off-course, which means driving anywhere. You can see other courses on the World Map and fast travel to them. The mode is ideal for practice, and youll encounter other racers.Mario Kart World launches on June 5th alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, and will retail for $79.99. Tagged With: Atomfall Publisher:Rebellion Developments Developer:Rebellion Developments Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PCView MoreMonster Hunter Wilds Publisher:Capcom Developer:Capcom Platforms:PS5, Xbox Series X, PCView MoreSouth of Midnight Publisher:Microsoft Developer:Compulsion Games Platforms:Xbox Series X, PCView More Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out! Mario Kart World Grand Prix, New Items, Rail Riding, and Much More Showcased in New Gameplay Nintendo's latest kart racer operates on a whole different scale with larger courses and more racers when it l... Nintendo Switch 2 Could Have Been Called Super Nintendo Switch Nintendo wanted to avoid consumers from associating the Switch 2 with the relationship between the NES and the... Fast Fusion is a Super-Fast Futuristic Racing Game Coming to Switch 2 on June 5 Anti-gravity racer Fast Fusion has been described by its developers as "the fastest racing game you may have e... DOOM: The Dark Ages Heres What Has Us Buzzing (and Worried) A round of fresh previews shows incredible promise for id's first-person shooter launching on May 15th, though... Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza Didnt Use Nvidias DLSS When Shown During the Direct The Nintendo Switch 2 was expected to make liberal use of AI-based image upscaling like DLSS in order to run g... The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Upgrades Included in NSO + Expansion Pack Subscribers who own both titles on the Nintendo Switch can play their upgraded versions on the Switch 2 at no ... View More