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.

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,