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Nintendo Reveals Why Mario Kart World Is the Big Switch 2 Launch Game

  • Nintendo will release Mario Kart World worldwide on June 5, 2025, as the primary launch title for the new Nintendo Switch 2 console.
  • Nintendo selected Mario Kart World as a launch game because it offers broad accessibility across different player skill levels and continues the series' legacy of appeal.
  • The game introduces slight changes to the established Mario Kart formula, including settings like auto-accelerate and smart steering to assist beginners while preserving a high skill ceiling.
  • Nintendo senior vice president Nate Bihldorff highlighted that Mario Kart World is designed to be highly approachable for a wide range of players, appealing to both newcomers and competitive gamers alike.
  • Mario Kart World's role as a launch title aims to leverage the franchise’s popularity and successful sales history to drive interest in the Nintendo Switch 2 ecosystem.
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Nintendo Life broke the news in on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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