Mario Kart World preorders open for Switch 2

Mario Kart World Set for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

Nintendo's highly anticipated Mario Kart World arrives as a Switch 2 exclusive on June 5. This ambitious open-world racing title transforms the Mushroom Kingdom into a sprawling playground featuring beloved characters, diverse vehicles, and expansive regions to explore freely. Preorders are now available at major retailers.

Preorder Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World

$79.99 at Target
$79.00 at Walmart
$79.99 at Best Buy
$79.99 at GameStop

The game launches in a standard edition priced at $79.99 or bundled with the Switch 2 console for $499.99.

Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

$499.99 at Best Buy

The bundle offers $30 savings versus purchasing separately, though it includes a digital copy rather than physical media.

Premium Pricing Explained

The $79.99 MSRP represents a $10 increase over current-gen AAA titles. While price hikes are never ideal, this likely reflects the game's expanded scope and development costs.

Gameplay Features

Mario Kart World represents a massive evolution for the franchise:

• Seamless open world inspired by Forza Horizon
• Dynamic weather and day/night cycles
• 24-player races (series record)
• New Knockout Tour elimination mode
• Expansive Free Roam photography options

Nintendo will share additional details during their April 17 Direct presentation.