Mario Kart World: Full Playable Character List and Outfit Unlock Details for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch

Nintendo has unveiled a robust lineup for Mario Kart World, its highly anticipated launch title for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

Continuing the legacy of the beloved racing franchise, Mario Kart World promises an expanded roster, new gameplay features, and exclusive content for fans worldwide.

The game is set to release globally on June 5, 2025, both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop, solidifying its position as a keystone release for Nintendo's next-generation hardware. **Comprehensive Character Roster Revealed** At launch, Mario Kart World will feature 50 playable characters, delivering the largest selection in series history.

Alongside perennial favorites like Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser, the roster includes a host of fan-requested racers.

Players can now steer Mushroom Kingdom icons such as Donkey Kong, King Boo, Lakitu, and Nabbit to victory, while also taking lesser-known foes like Conkdor, Goomba, and Stingby for a spin—characters traditionally seen as obstacles in Mario’s adventures now join the action as fully playable racers. The full character lineup includes: - Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Daisy, Rosalina, Wario, Waluigi, Toad, Toadette, Yoshi, Koopa, King Boo, Lakitu, Nabbit, Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, Baby Rosalina, Bowser Jr., Hammer Bro, Pauline, Pianta, Shy Guy, Birdo, Cheep Cheep, Dolphin, Penguin, Snowman, Peepa, Dry Bones, Monty Mole, Rocky Wrench, Cataquack, Chargin’ Chuck, Coin Coffer, Conkdor, Cow, Fish Bone, Goomba, Para-Biddybud, Piranha Plant, Pokey, Sidestepper, Spike, Stingby, Swoop, Wiggler. **Unlock Custom Outfits with Dash Food** During the recent Mario Kart World Direct, Nintendo introduced an all-new progression mechanic for unlocking character outfits.

Players can collect 'Dash Food' items from Yoshi’s Drive-Thru on various tracks—a feature that grants not only temporary speed boosts but also the chance to earn new outfits.

Outfits unlocked in this way can be equipped at the character selection screen, adding an extra layer of customization and player expression. While the full range of available outfits has not yet been disclosed, this system introduces fresh incentives for exploration and repeated play.

Nintendo has emphasized that outfit unlocks are tied directly to in-game achievements with the Dash Food mechanism, keeping progression skill-based and engaging for competitive and casual players alike. **Release Date and Platform Availability** Mario Kart World will be launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

The rollout will be global, with copies available through retail outlets and as a digital purchase on the Nintendo eShop.

As a premier title for the Nintendo Switch 2, the game is poised to set a new standard for the franchise with its expanded character roster, innovative features, and commitment to fan-favorite elements. Nintendo’s steady dedication to evolving its flagship racing series, paired with powerful new hardware, places Mario Kart World at the forefront of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup.

Racing fans worldwide can look forward to jumping behind the wheel with an unprecedented array of characters and stylish customization options when the game arrives next year.

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