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Nintendo released a free update for Mario Kart World adding ten SNES-inspired courses and two new Knockout Tour routes. Simultaneously, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe received a Switch 2 update enhancing performance and split-screen play, signaling a strategy where both titles coexist rather than one replacing the other.
The free version 1.8.0 update for Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 introduces ten courses inspired by the original Super Mario Kart, two new Knockout Tour routes, and a spectator mode for online and local play. The patch also includes various gameplay balance adjustments and bug fixes.
A free patch for Mario Kart World adds ten retro courses from the original Super Mario Kart, two new elimination routes, and spectator features.
Nintendo released version 1.8.0 of Mario Kart World on September 9, 2026, adding ten classic Super Mario Kart courses to Versus mode. The update also introduces two new Knockout Tour routes, a spectator mode for online and LAN play, and photo mode filters. This is the first content update to add new tracks since the game's launch.
A new ROM hack called Super Mario Kart Horizons, created by gridatttack, expands the classic SNES game with eight new themed worlds, 20 new circuits, four new battle tracks, new music, enhanced sprites, and more. It runs on original hardware if you own a flash cart.
Nintendo teases the release of new Lego Super Mario Kart sets in 2025, with a brief video teaser showing silhouetted karts and a Lego-ised Mario. Specific release dates are yet to be announced, but the sets are expected to be ready to race in 2025. This announcement coincides with Mario Day, which also brought news of upcoming game releases and a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
A ROM hack called Resident Evil Kart replaces Super Mario Kart's camera with fixed angles reminiscent of the original Resident Evil games, making the game significantly more challenging. The hack, created by MrL314, was released to the public as a ROM patch and presents a unique and frustrating gameplay experience, requiring players to navigate the track from skewed perspectives. Despite its difficulty, the hack raises the question of how other classic games could be revitalized by altering their camera angles.