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Mario Kart World was 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.
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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. An exact release time was not specified, but it is expected to release at the same time as the Nintendo Switch 2 or at midnight local time. We will update this article with further details regarding the game's release time as soon as they become available, so check back soon.
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| Price | $79.99 | ||||
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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 held a Mario Kart World Direct on April 17, 2025, at 6:00 A.M. PT / 9:00 A.M. ET, where more gameplay details were shown. You can check out the timetable below to find out what time the presentation started 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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