Overview

• Mario Kart World began prototyping in March 2017 as a Switch 1 game but shifted to Switch 2 in 2020 due to hardware limitations.
• The game introduces an open-world design and 24-player races, moving beyond the series' traditional track-based gameplay.
• Developers opted for the title 'Mario Kart World' to signal a new direction rather than simply adding more courses, as with previous entries.
• Technical challenges on the original Switch, such as maintaining 60 fps and resolution, influenced the decision to develop for Switch 2.
• Mario Kart World will launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, marking a major step forward for the franchise.