Mario Kart World: Complete List of New and Returning Courses for Nintendo Switch

Mario Kart World: Complete List of New and Returning Courses for Nintendo Switch Mario Kart World continues the iconic racing franchise's tradition of exciting circuit design by blending innovative new courses with fan-favorite tracks from past Mario Kart titles.

Released on the Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart World delivers an expansive content offering across Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, Battle Mode, and Free Roam, ensuring a fresh yet familiar experience for both veteran racers and new fans.

Below, you’ll find a thorough breakdown of every confirmed course in the latest installment, reflecting Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to rich gameplay and replay value. Grand Prix Courses: 32 Tracks Across 8 Cups In Mario Kart World’s Grand Prix mode, players tackle eight distinct cups, each featuring four tracks for a total of 32 courses.

Fourteen of these circuits are inspired by beloved classics from previous games, including standouts from the Nintendo DS, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo 64, SNES, 3DS, and even recent mobile editions.

Nintendo further innovates with varied course layouts within certain cups—for example, courses like Peach Stadium and Crown City appear in multiple cups, but provide unique configurations each time.

According to Nintendo, this approach, “keeps each cup feeling dynamic and encourages players to master every twist and turn.” An important structural change from earlier titles is also present: the first circuit of each cup is run across three full laps, while subsequent courses connect via a continuous route, with just one lap each for the second, third, and fourth races.

This design fosters a sense of progression and adds an open-world feel to the tournament experience. Highlights from the Grand Prix roster include: - Mario Bros.

Circuit - Crown City - Whistletop Summit - DK Spaceport - Nostalgic revivals such as Desert Hills (DS), Shy Guy Bazaar (3DS), Wario Stadium (N64), Airship Fortress (DS), DK Pass (DS), and more. Knockout Tour: Eight Rallies with Complex Route Integration Knockout Tour offers a different racing challenge, featuring eight rallies.

Each rally passes through six unique locations, with checkpoints creatively linked to encourage strategic route planning.

Players travel across famous locales such as Peach Beach (GCN), Dino Dino Jungle (GCN), Bowser's Castle, and Wario Shipyard (3DS).

The connecting structure between routes reimagines classic tracks, giving even longtime fans a new racing adventure. Battle Mode: Classic and New Arenas Battle Mode remains a series staple in Mario Kart World, offering seven battle courses situated near major race locations.

While not all arena names have been disclosed, the confirmed 'Big Donut' near Bowser's Castle and several others near key tracks such as DK Pass (DS), Salty Salty Speedway, Dino Dino Jungle (GCN), Moo Moo Meadows (Wii), Sky Guy Bazaar (3DS), and Peach Stadium provide ample variety for competitive play. Visible and Free Roam Courses Mario Kart World also includes a suite of visible courses—classic tracks discovered along various routes or nestled near primary circuits.

While their availability in Versus or Time Trial is still to be detailed, these nostalgic inclusion—such as Koopa Beach 1 (SNES), Choco Island 2 (N64), Ghost Valley 1, 2, and 3 (SNES)—remain accessible during Free Roam exploration, underlining Nintendo’s dedication to celebrating franchise legacy. With its robust list of new and returning tracks, Mario Kart World reaffirms the series’ role as a pillar of the Nintendo Switch’s lineup.

The game is available now via the Nintendo eShop and continues to be featured prominently in Nintendo Direct presentations, highlighting its significance within Nintendo’s portfolio. Stay tuned for future updates as Nintendo confirms additional details and potential expansions to Mario Kart World’s course list.

For more information, refer to official Nintendo announcements and the game’s dedicated page on the eShop.

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