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Mario Kart World was just announced at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct in April 2025! Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and announcement history.
Mario Kart World Release Date and Time
Releases This June 5, 2025!
Launches on the Same Day as the Nintendo Switch 2
Mario Kart World is scheduled for release alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. We will update this article with further details regarding the game's release date and time as soon as they become available, so check back soon.
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| Price | $79.99 Coming Soon |
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Mario Kart World Direct Scheduled for April 17, 2025 at 6:00 A.M. PT / 9:00 A.M. ET
Nintendo will hold a Mario Kart World Direct on April 17, 2025, at 6:00 A.M. PT / 9:00 A.M. ET. More gameplay details are expected to be shown during the presentation. You can check out the timetable below to find out what time the presentation starts in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, April 18, 2025, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Thursday, April 17, 2025, 1:00 p.m. |
Is Mario Kart World on Xbox Game Pass?
No, as the game is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Is Mario Kart World on PS Plus?
No, as the game is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Is Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch Online?
Nintendo has not announced plans to add Mario Kart World to the Nintendo Switch Online library. While a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online play, GameChat is accessible without a membership until March 31, 2026.
Announcement History
April 2, 2025 | Reveal Announcement
Mario Kart World was officially announced during the Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025.
January 16, 2025
A snippet of Mario Kart World was teased during the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2.
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