If it’s not enough that Time Trials and VS Race are returning in Mario Kart World, players can also look forward to Battle Mode. In the latest Direct, Nintendo confirmed Coin Runners and Balloon Battle as rulesets, with the former focusing on collecting the most coins before time runs out.
The latter is all about popping your opponent’s balloons with items. Nintendo also provided more details on Free Roam. While you could explore the world, consuming food to unlock outfits and vehicle skins, there’s much more to discover.
Hundreds of P Switches dot the world, containing missions for players to complete (like collecting Blue Coins), while hidden coins like Peach Medallions are also waiting to be discovered. There are also mysterious panels to activate, though their effects are a mystery. Of course, you can explore alongside other players and fast-travel to wherever they may be on the map.
Mario Kart World is available on June 5th, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, and costs $79.99. You can check out the new courses, learn more about new tricks like Rewind, and much more.
