Mario Kart World is the upcoming addition to the Mario Kart series, set to release exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game introduces several updates, including new items and an extensive character roster. During the Mario Kart World Direct event on Thursday, further insights were revealed about the game’s open-world exploration and a range of new courses.
The Direct revealed that Mario Kart World offers players the chance to “drive virtually everywhere” in a “fully connected world.” This means that players can traverse freely from course to course while exploring the expansive environment.
Despite the freedom to explore, the heart of Mario Kart remains its exciting and imaginative race tracks. With that in mind, here’s a list of courses confirmed for Mario Kart World, encompassing both new and returning tracks.
All confirmed new courses in Mario Kart World
The Direct announcement revealed a collection of new tracks with unique designs. Although not all were shown in detail—some only appeared in menu screenshots, including a teased return of a Rainbow Road course—we have a general sense of the new themes and courses to anticipate.
Here are the new tracks confirmed for Mario Kart World so far:
The following courses were showcased during the Direct, although Nintendo did not provide additional footage:
All confirmed returning courses in Mario Kart World
In addition to new tracks, Mario Kart World will also feature classic tracks from previous games, all reimagined and seamlessly integrated into the game world. Players can enjoy racing on these tracks during either day or night.
Here are the returning tracks coming to Mario Kart World:
