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Dual Tracks: Mario Kart World and 8 Deluxe Coexist on Switch 2
gaming27 days ago

Dual Tracks: Mario Kart World and 8 Deluxe Coexist on Switch 2

Nintendo’s latest patch to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch 2 adds native display support, eight-player split-screen, faster load times, a nearly instant title screen, and tweaks like Boo’s off-road speed, while Mario Kart World remains a separate, open-world entry that has sold over 15 million copies. The 8 Deluxe update and World’s ongoing popularity show Nintendo intends to keep both titles alive and complementary rather than replacing one with the other, leveraging evergreen games and new content for the Switch 2 era.

via Nintendo Everything|
#coexistence#gaming#mario-kart-8-deluxe
Mario Kart World 1.8.0 Adds SNES Courses, Spectator Mode, and Bigger Online Lobbies
gaming29 days ago

Mario Kart World 1.8.0 Adds SNES Courses, Spectator Mode, and Bigger Online Lobbies

Version 1.8.0 for Mario Kart World adds SNES courses to VS/Race modes, Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally to the Knockout Tour, Time Trials improvements, new spectating tools (camera and rankings), and a Spectator Mode option for Online/LAN play. Online rooms now support up to 26 participants (24 actively racing), with item visibility tweaks, balance changes, and broader auto-use of items with Custom Items. The patch also includes several fixes, brand-new buoy placements on certain routes, and general gameplay adjustments.

via Nintendo Everything|
#gaming#knockout-tour#mario-kart-world
Mario Kart World Revives SNES Tracks in Free 1.8 Update
technology29 days ago

Mario Kart World Revives SNES Tracks in Free 1.8 Update

Mario Kart World is releasing a free 1.8.0 update that adds ten SNES-era tracks (including Choco Island, Mario Circuit, and Ghost Valley) as playable courses in Versus mode. Previously hidden in the open world as exploration rewards and timed P-Switch missions, the tracks now function as actual race courses and include ground-level question blocks, echoing the original Super Mario Kart. The patch also adds two new routes to the Knockout Tour, an elimination-style mode, marking the first time new tracks have been added to the game. The update is arriving today following a Nintendo Direct announcement.

via Engadget|
#free-update#mario-kart-world#retro-tracks
SNES Tracks Return to Mario Kart World in Free Update, Adding Spectator Mode and New Tours
news1 month ago

SNES Tracks Return to Mario Kart World in Free Update, Adding Spectator Mode and New Tours

Mario Kart World’s latest free update adds 10 SNES-era tracks (including classics like Mario Circuit, Ghost Valley, and Choco Island) to Versus mode, plus two new Knockout Tour events (Propeller Rally and Turnip Rally) and a Spectator Mode for online or LAN play. The 1.8.0 patch introduces Time Trials lap timing, ghost-time color changes, camera controls (Y to switch to player perspective, R to view rankings), larger online room capacity (up to 26 players), item and balance tweaks, and other quality-of-life adjustments, all released the same month Nintendo Direct highlighted Switch 2 upgrades for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

via kotaku.com|
#classic-courses#free-update#mario-kart-world
Two New Switch 2 Bundles Surface After Price Hike
gaming1 month ago

Two New Switch 2 Bundles Surface After Price Hike

Nintendo raises the Switch 2 price by $50 to $500 and launches two post-price-hike bundles: the Mario Kart World bundle at $550 and a new Switch Sports Resort bundle at $530, both including a 90-day Nintendo Switch Online and no physical game copies; the MKW bundle previously drove sales, while the Sports Resort bundle ships with a code for the game in October, amid broader context about market conditions and tariffs.

via Kotaku|
#bundle#gaming#mario-kart-world
Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 Bundles Pairing Mario Kart World and Switch Sports Resort
gaming1 month ago

Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 Bundles Pairing Mario Kart World and Switch Sports Resort

Nintendo announced two Switch 2 bundles: the Mario Kart World bundle arriving in late September and the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle arriving on October 22. Each bundle includes the Switch 2 console, a digital copy of the respective game, and a 90‑day Nintendo Switch Online membership, with Europe receiving the Sports Resort bundle on the same day. Prices are $549.99 (Mario Kart World) with about $37.98 in savings, and $529.99 (Sports Resort) with about $27.98 in savings, reflecting discounts versus buying items separately.

via Nintendo Everything|
#bundles#gaming#mario-kart-world
Pokémon Pokopia hits 5 million, a quarter of Switch 2 players own it
gaming1 month ago

Pokémon Pokopia hits 5 million, a quarter of Switch 2 players own it

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company say Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies globally in just over four months, which, given Switch 2’s ~20 million installed base as of May 2026, means about one in four Switch 2 owners has the game. It sits behind Mario Kart World in Switch 2 sales, and its momentum is helped by the new Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin; Nintendo and Koei Tecmo are aiming to balance future releases with ports and smaller titles.

via Eurogamer|
#gaming#mario-kart-world#nintendo-switch-2
Mario Kart World Tweaks First-Place Power-Ups and Adds Two Rally Routes in Patch 1.7.0
games3 months ago

Mario Kart World Tweaks First-Place Power-Ups and Adds Two Rally Routes in Patch 1.7.0

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.

via Kotaku|
#games#knockout-tour#mario-kart-world
Mario Kart World Gets a 1.7.0 Update With New Knockout Routes and Stickers
gaming3 months ago

Mario Kart World Gets a 1.7.0 Update With New Knockout Routes and Stickers

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.

via GameSpot|
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Mario Kart World 1.7.0 Brings Knockout Tour Upgrades and Photo-Mode Tweaks
technology3 months ago

Mario Kart World 1.7.0 Brings Knockout Tour Upgrades and Photo-Mode Tweaks

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.

via Nintendo Everything|
#knockout-tour#mario-kart-world#nintendo-switch-2
Switch 2 Bundle Lets You Pick One Included Game This Summer
technology5 months ago

Switch 2 Bundle Lets You Pick One Included Game This Summer

Nintendo announces the Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle, launching in early June for $499.99 at participating retailers. Each bundle includes a Nintendo Switch 2 and a download code for one of three games—Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia—with limited availability and savings up to $29.99 versus buying the system and game separately. The Switch 2 supports up to 4K output, features the upgraded Joy-Con 2 controls, and GameChat for online play, with details and availability varying by retailer and online requirements.

via nintendo.com|
#donkey-kong-bananza#game-bundle#mario-kart-world
How Mario Kart World’s map guides players through a vast, connected universe
gaming5 months ago

How Mario Kart World’s map guides players through a vast, connected universe

A Nintendo UI/UX designer explains creating Mario Kart World's expansive map by prioritizing immediate track recognition (tracks → roads → land), using palm-sized dioramas for icons, and integrating the map with navigation and loading screens to enhance immersion and help players orient themselves in the connected world.

via Nintendo Everything|
#game-development#gaming#mario-kart-world
Mario Kart World gets a lean 1.6.1 bug-fix patch
technology6 months ago

Mario Kart World gets a lean 1.6.1 bug-fix patch

Nintendo’s Mario Kart World updates to version 1.6.1 on Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on two bug fixes: (1) a speed-boost may not trigger after landing from a rail ride following a Jump Boost, and (2) the game could crash when switching between TV mode and handheld/tabletop mode in multiplayer with three or more players. The patch is small and follows a recent Bob-omb Blast update that added modes and tweaks (no new features introduced in this release).

via Nintendo Everything|
#bug-fixes#mario-kart-world#multiplayer