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Version 1.7.0 of Mario Kart World adds Drill Rally and Boomerang Rally to Knockout Tour, introduces a surprising early-race item boost that lets leaders pull mid-pack items for the first 20 seconds, and bundles balance tweaks, a ramp between Airship Fortress and Bowser’s Castle, Thai language support, and Photo Mode stickers, though no new tracks have been released in a year.
Mario Kart World’s 1.7.0 update adds two new Knockout Tour routes—Drill Rally from Wario Shipyard to Bowser’s Castle and Boomerang Rally from Salty Salty Speedway to Whistlestop Summit—along with sticker support for photo mode and various gameplay tweaks, signaling ongoing support for Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch title even though no new open-world tracks are included yet.
Mario Kart World 1.7.0 is live, adding two new Knockout Tour routes (Drill Rally and Boomerang Rally), photo-mode sticker support, balance tweaks, and a slew of bug fixes. The update also increases certain speeds, allows quicker post-hit recovery, and adjusts item and jump mechanics. A ramp from Airship Fortress to Bowser’s Castle arrives, Thai language support is added, and six more Knockout Tour routes are planned for future updates. A trailer is available, and Switch 2 users are reportedly receiving the rollout.
Nintendo's Mario Kart World updates to version 1.5.0, adding Team Races to the Knockout Tour in online and wireless play, plus Polish language support. The patch fixes issues including a crash when playing as Kamek on Choco Mountain and an incorrect online rating display, along with other bug fixes to improve gameplay.
Mario Kart World’s 1.5 update adds Knockout Tour team battles, introducing 2-team (12v12), 3-team (8v8v8), or 4-team (6v6v6v6) races online (with CPU substitutes if needed). The mode shifts from a lone winner to a winning group, with features like GameChat for banter, while the game continues to expand beyond its open-world tracks and fans await larger DLC.
A free 1.5.0 patch for Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 introduces a team-based Knockout Tour, allowing up to four teams (with formats for 2v12, 3v8, or 4v6) in local wireless or online play. CPUs fill gaps when needed, and teams earn points based on finish position (top finishers net more points) to determine the winner, with spectators able to watch, switch cameras, and cheer. Players can manage friends for online play, and support details are available on the update page.
Mario Kart World’s 1.5.0 patch adds team races to Knockout Tour in online and wireless play, introduces Polish language support, and fixes several issues (including a crash when playing as Kamek on Choco Mountain and incorrect rating display when joining online rooms), with additional tweaks to improve gameplay.
The article provides strategies for winning Mario Kart World’s 150cc Knockout Tour, emphasizing the importance of character and kart selection, particularly using Bowser with Reel Racer for maximum Speed, and suggests avoiding drifting to make races easier. It also highlights the need to reach each checkpoint first to earn 3 stars and offers tips for handling Blue Shells and other challenges, with recommendations for alternative setups if struggling.
Mario Kart World features a variety of courses across different modes, including 32 Grand Prix courses with some inspired by past entries, 8 Knockout Tour rallies with route-based courses, and 7 Battle Courses. Some courses are accessible in Free Roam, and the game introduces new race formats like three laps in the first course. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of the courses and gameplay features.