- Mario Kart World‘s free roam mode will contain challenges with open world
- Players will be able to find ‘p’ switches in the world that will activate challenges
- Collectable peach medals and other hidden features can also be detected
Nintendo has confirmed that Mario Kart WorldFree Roam mode will include challenges and collectibles.
During the Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct Today we were treated with an over 15 minute showcase of the upcoming Switch 2 launch title, which offers a new look on new maps and courses, Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, new tricks and free roam mode.
Nintendo revealed free Roam mode under Switch 2 directly earlier this month. It will allow players to drive freely around the game’s several cards, but in today’s broadcast it was revealed that the open world will not be as empty as I initially thought.
While driving through the world, players may encounter challenges and missions. In the footage, it is said that players can find ‘hundreds’ of ‘P’ contacts that will activate challenges, with someone who tasks you to grind across rails to collect blue coins on ‘Slacline Course’.
It also seems that there will be timed races, as well as the collectibles of peach medals scattered around the world, hidden panels and more.
It makes me wonder if Nintendo will offer additional challenges after launch, perhaps in the form of downloadable content (DLC) or Content Patches.
Mario Kart World launched the same day as Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, for $ 449.99 / £ 395.99 or $ 499.99 / £ 429.99 for a Mario Kart World bundle.
Pre -orders now live in the UK, but US pre -orders and Canadian pre -orders have been delayed as Nintendo assesses the potential impact of customs duties.
