Mario Kart games are known for their longevity, and while this will be the big Switch 2 launch title, there are plenty of new additions that will make this a title that people of all ages and experience levels will be able to play for years to come.

The Nintendo Switch 2’s price — $449.99 for the console, and $499.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and “Mario Kart World” bundle — will stay the same despite the recent tariff uncertainty and stock-market turmoil,

The Mario Kart World Direct didn't have a great deal of entirely new information, but it did expand a lot on some things that we already knew, like the game's available game modes, what you can do in the new open world, and more.