SEGA says Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are “fundamentally different”, talks Nintendo Switch 2
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Although Nintendo Switch 2 just received a big racer in the form of Mario Kart World, SEGA believes it can can coexist with its own upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
In a recent interview, Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said these two titles “are going in different directions”. He brought up how Mario Kart World is featuring an open world. Iizuka ultimately feels “the design itself is fundamentally different.”
He told VGC in the interview:
Mario Kart World tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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Mario Kart World is the big Nintendo Switch 2 launch game, and Digital Foundry has provided insight from the technical side of things, providing details on things like frame rate, resolution, and more. There’s also some information about improvements compared to the series’ last entry.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Mario Kart World review for Nintendo Switch 2
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System: Switch 2
Release date: June 5, 2025
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and with it comes the first new main series Mario Kart game since Mario Kart 8 on Wii U way back in 2014. Mario Kart World promises to be the next evolution of the franchise, boasting a huge world for players to explore. For the most part, this feels like more of a novelty than a huge step forward – but it’s an added bonus in a game packed with content and attention to detail. Mario Kart World is truly a remarkable masterwork of graphics, music, details, and gameplay – and it’s one you should absolutely try out if you’re planning on getting a Nintendo Switch 2 (and are either okay with the price tag or are purchasing the bundle).
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Mario Kart World replaces Donkey Kong’s voice actor – Peach, Toad, and Toadette voice actor also apparently recast
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Following the launch of Mario Kart World, fans have immediately noticed that Nintendo has replaced the voice actor for Donkey Kong.
Previously, Takashi Nagasako was attributed to the role. However, Koji Takeda is now listed in the credits for Mario Kart World. Takeda previously voiced Donkey Kong in the Japanese version of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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Mario Kart World unlockable characters guide
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With Mario Kart World now available on Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a guide on how to obtain each of its hidden unlockable characters with a list.
At launch, there are six main characters to unlock (main meaning they have additional costumes) and 18 NPC drivers to unlock (who do not have additional costumes). Mario Kart World’s day one patch unlocks a few additional NPC drivers from the start, so if you see some of the characters below already unlocked, that’s why.
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Monolith Soft worked on Mario Kart World
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Mario Kart World is Nintendo’s big launch game, but it turns out some help was provided by Monolith Soft.
Monolith Soft is largely known for the Xenoblade Chronicles series. However, it does have two branches that have been involved with other Nintendo titles previously.
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Mario Kart World 1.1.0 update out now, patch notes
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Alongside the launch of Mario Kart World, Nintendo has prepared a version 1.1.0 update. Those who are starting to get access to Nintendo Switch 2 can download it now.
The patch brings along various features, including support for the camera and LAN play. Other adjustments have been made, including the lineup of characters that are initially available.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Nintendo keeping quiet about Diddy Kong in Mario Kart World
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Mario Kart World has a ton of different characters – both new and old – but there’s a notable absence as Diddy Kong doesn’t appear to be on the roster. While IGN recently attempted to get some clarity from the game’s producer, it seems Nintendo is keeping quiet at the moment.
Diddy Kong originally appeared in Mario Kart: Double Dash on the GameCube. He’s been featured in other titles since then, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe through the Booster Course Pass.
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Nintendo doesn’t like describing Mario Kart World’s map as an open world
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Mario Kart World features a big map that players can full explore, with many fans describing it as an open world. However, Nintendo itself isn’t big on using that term as a label for its Nintendo Switch 2 racer.
Speaking with The Washington Post, Kosuke Yabuki said that the “open world” term is “just a little bit too ambiguously defined.” That’s why we’ve seen Nintendo refer to the explorable map as “Free Roam” instead.
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Mario Kart World doesn’t have a 200cc mode, but producer not ruling out future update
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At least at launch, Mario Kart World will not include a 200cc mode.
200cc was introduced for the first time with Mario Kart 8. However, it was actually available immediately in that title either – Nintendo brought it to the game later on as an update.
