Mario Kart World is Nintendo Switch 2's biggest launch title, with a hefty price tag to match – here's how to watch Nintendo's live stream for the game, showcasing all of its new featuresTech10:07, 17 Apr 2025Updated 13:08, 17 Apr 2025Fans have gone wild for the arrival of the Cow as a playable racer(Image: Nintendo)Nintendo is counting on Mario Kart World to help sell the Switch 2, packing a digital download in with the new console.We got to play the game on the new hardware at a hands-on event last week, and it looks very likely that Mario's latest racing adventure will help shift millions of systems, marking a generational leap from the already excellent Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.‌While Nintendo gave us a full Switch 2 reveal last month, we're set for a fresh broadcast from the company later today which will showcase Mario Kart World in all of its glory – here's when and how to watch, and what to expect.The event kicks off at 2pm UK time, or 6am PT/9 am ET. You can find it on YouTube above, which is currently showing a placeholder.Article continues below"Join us on April 17 at 6 a.m. PT to learn more about Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 in the Mario Kart World Direct. The livestream will be roughly 15 minutes," the video description explains.As for what to expect, a good chance we'll see some new tracks – potentially including Rainbow Road, which recently leaked.Start your engines - Switch 2 isn't that far away(Image: Nintendo)‌Fans have been going wild for the new 'Cow' playable character, so we reckon we may even get some more surprising faces added. After all, Mario Kart World allows for up to 24 players per race, double that of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 1.Nintendo also needs to do its best to convince gamers on the fence that the new game is worth the investment, especially since if you buy it without the console, it'll set you back £75. With that in mind, we're hopeful of seeing more of the open world sections where players can explore – especially since we didn't get to see that in our hands-on playtime last week.Article continues belowHere's what we said: "While we weren’t able to explore the open world or dig for any secrets just yet, I was able to play both docked and in handheld mode. Both support up to 120 FPS, and even if that means nothing to you, if you’ve played any amount of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe then the visual step up in both resolution and smoothness is immediately noticeable."For more on Nintendo Switch 2, check out our dream ports for the system — including Monster Hunter, Death Stranding, and even Halo.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌