Mario Kart World

How it plays

• Up to four can race split-screen on one Switch 2, and steering and acceleration assists help younger players finish.

• Races with 24 karts are busier and harder to follow than Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's 12, so newcomers may need a few rounds to find their place.

• Every console needs its own copy for local wireless or online play.

• Racing
• Party chaos
• Competitive
• Newcomer friendly
• Good with kids

Every way to play together

• • Switch 2

  Nintendo Switch 2

  Same screen

  4players, split-screen, versusEditor (how we check facts)

  Same room, own screens

  8players, versus, side modes onlyCheck (how we check facts)

  Online

  24players, versus, side modes onlyCheck (how we check facts)

  Races and Knockout Tour hold 24 racers; two players can share one console online.

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Quick facts

Developer

Nintendo EPD

Released

2025

Platforms

Nintendo Switch 2

In these lists

• One of 43 split-screen games on Switch 2
• One of 282 party games for game night
• One of 394 games to play with kids
• One of 131 local multiplayer games on Switch 2

Can you play Mario Kart World split-screen?

Yes. Split-screen versus for up to 4 on Switch 2.

One of 43 split-screen games on Switch 2

How many players can play Mario Kart World together?

Split-screen versus for up to 4 on Switch 2. Local versus on separate screens for up to 8 on Switch 2. Online versus for up to 24 on Switch 2.

Do you need two copies of Mario Kart World?

On one screen, one copy is enough. Each player online needs their own copy.

What platforms is Mario Kart World on?

Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Mario Kart World free?

No, it's a paid game.