First teased during the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, Mario Kart 9 was officially unveiled during the April Switch 2 Direct livestream as Mario Kart World

April 02, 2025 | 02:16am

Mario Kart 9 Officially Confirmed For Switch 2 As Mario Kart World, Is A Launch Title

First teased during the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, Mario Kart 9 was officially unveiled during the April Switch 2 Direct livestream as Mario Kart World

The classic Grand Prix mode returns, along with what's called Knockout Tour. In this mode, players take part in races from one corner of the world to another with checkpoints--players are eliminated if they're last to reach certain checkpoints. There is also a Free Roam mode that allows players to basically go anywhere they want for a scenic drive and to take photos with friends on the road.

Mario Kart 9 has some big boots to fill, as it's a sequel to one of the best-selling Nintendo games of all time, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As of December 31, 2024, Mario Kart 8 has sold 67 million units on Switch and it has a significant lead on other top-selling games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons (47.44 million units sold), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (35.88 million units sold), and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (32.62 million units sold).

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