Mario Kart World Switch Launch Title Trailer Player Races Free Roam Mode And Everything Else We Know

Following a tantalizing teaser that provided a first look at the next Mario Kart game back in January, Nintendo has now fully unveiled Mario Kart 9 as Mario Kart World. Revealed during the April 2 Nintendo Direct broadcast, Mario Kart World is a successor to Mario Kart 8, and it's coming to the Switch 2 this June as a launch title. Players can also grab the game by way of a $500 Switch 2 bundle that includes the console and a digital copy of the racing game.

Here's everything we know so far about Mario Kart World, including details about Nintendo opting to charge $80 for the game.

When will Mario Kart 9 be released?

As expected, Mario Kart World is going to be a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, which means it will arrive on June 5 alongside the console. It is exclusive to the Switch 2.