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Reverse Tracks and Alternate Routes

There's a hidden way to access to access each course in reverse through alternate routes in Mario Kart World. Learn how to access the reverse version some tracks and their alternate routes here!

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List of Reverse Tracks and Alternate Tracks

Reverse Tracks and Alternate Tracks

Course Alternate Route? Access Reverse Track From
Desert Hills Icon Desert Hills ❌ ・ Crown City
・ DK Spaceport
・ Mario Bros. Circuit
・ Whistlestop Summit
Shy Guy Bazaar Icon Shy Guy Bazaar ✔️ ・ Airship Fortress
・ Wario Stadium
Mario Bros. Circuit Icon Mario Bros. Circuit ❌ ・ Choco Mountain
・ Crown City
・ DK Spaceport
Wario Stadium Icon Wario Stadium ❌ ・ Bowser's Castle
・ Dry Bones Burnout
Koopa Troopa Beach Icon Koopa Troopa Beach ❌ ・ Crown City
・ Desert Hills
・ DK Spaceport
・ Whistlestop Summit

Listed above are all the courses you can start from to access your desired course's reverse track.

How to Unlock Hidden Courses

How to Unlock Reverse Tracks

Choose Connected Courses in VS Mode

How to Access Reverse Tracks

Each course in Mario Kart World typically starts on a default path. However, when selected as part of a series of linked tracks, some courses can be entered from the opposite direction, unlocking a reverse version that may feature alternate routes.

This only works when a course is approached from a specific direction. However, there is no method to know beforehand if the track will be reversed or not.

For example, entering Desert Hills from tracks positioned south or east will let you access its reverse layout, while entering from the north, such as from Shy Guy Bazaar, it will load the default layout instead.

Steps to Play a Reverse Track or Alternate Route

Step Directions
1
VS Race Mode
Select VS Mode in Single Player or Multiplayer.
2 Choose your Character and Kart
Choose your Character and Kart Combination.
3
Pick Your Desired Track
Pick your desired track to play the Reverse Mode on. Do not choose this track yet.
4
Choose a Connected Track
Search for another track that's connected and can transition to your desired track.

Note: There's no in-game method to know whether you'll get the Reverse or Alternate track before hand. Check out the List of Reverse Tracks and Alternate Tracks ▲ for the tracks than can access your desired track's Reverse or Alternate track.

What Are Reverse Tracks and Alternate Routes?

Some Reverse Tracks Feature Alternate Routes

Shy Guy Bazaar
Default and Reverse Map Difference
Shy Guy Bazaar Normal Route
Shy Guy Bazaar Default Map
Shy Guy Bazaar Reverse Route
Shy Guy Bazaar Reverse Map with Alternate Route

While reverse tracks feature the same tracks but raced in the opposite direction, some reverse tracks drastically change the course layout! For instance, entering Shy Guy Bazaar from Airship Fortress reveals a completely different path exclusive to the reverse version.

You Cannot Access Reverse Tracks Normally

Unfortunately, reverse courses and their alternate routes can’t be chosen directly from the course select screen. You must play them as part of a connected track series with the correct directional entry to unlock these hidden layouts.

Reverse Tracks Are Different From Mirror Mode

These hidden reverse tracks are not to be confused with the mirrored tracks from playing Mirror Mode. While reverse tracks feature the same courses but in a different direction, mirrored tracks are the courses flipped vertically.

How to Unlock Mirror Mode

Is There a Reverse Mode?

No Exclusive Reverse Mode

There is no dedicated Reverse Mode in the game that allows you to race courses in the opposite direction. However, there is a hidden trick to access reversed versions of tracks when playing them in a series.

By selecting a your desired course as part of a set of tracks from other tracks in a specific direction, you'll be able to play reversed versions with some even featuring new alternate routes!

Mario Kart World Related Guides

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List of Courses

Mario Kart World - New Courses
All New Courses		 Mario Kart World - Retro Tracks
All Retro Tracks
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