Published on: June 09, 2025
Mario Kart World Outfits Guide: How to Unlock All Character Costumes
Since its launch on Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart World has delighted fans with not only fast-paced racing but also a robust customization system—one of the major new additions being the ability to unlock and equip unique outfits for many roster members.
Developed by Nintendo, this latest addition to the acclaimed Mario Kart series continues the franchise’s tradition of fresh mechanics and deepening player engagement.
For players hoping to personalize their favorite driver with a variety of costumes, understanding the unlock system is key.
Comprehensive Character Costume List
Many of the playable characters in Mario Kart World offer a diverse selection of outfits, making for a visually dynamic racing experience.
The iconic Mario heads the list with nine available costumes.
Peach, Luigi, and Yoshi each sport eight unique outfits, while Wario can unlock seven.
Following closely, Daisy has six, Koopa Troopa and Waluigi have five, and others like Bowser, Toad, Toadette, Rosalina, Baby Peach, Baby Daisy, and Baby Rosalina offer four apiece.
Some characters, such as Bowser Jr., King Boo, and Baby Mario, have three outfits each, while Lakitu, Shy Guy, Birdo, and Baby Luigi feature two options.
Donkey Kong and Pauline, however, are currently limited to a single default outfit each.
Additionally, certain racers like Wiggler, Nabbit, and the various minion characters are classified as NPC drivers.
As a result, these NPC drivers do not have any unlockable costume options.
Complete Mario Kart World Character Outfits:
Mario: Touring, Pro Racer, Mechanic, Dune Rider, Cowboy, Sightseeing, Aviator, Happi, All-Terrain
Luigi: Touring, Pro Racer, Mechanic, Oasis, Farmer, Happi, All-Terrain, Gondolier
Peach: Touring, Pro Racer, Farmer, Sightseeing, Aviator, Yukata, Aero, Vacation
Daisy: Touring, Pro Racer, Oasis, Swimwear, Aero, Vacation
Yoshi: Touring, Pro Racer, Aristocrat, Soft Server, Biker, Swimwear, Matsuri, Food Slinger
Donkey Kong: All-Terrain
Bowser: Pro Racer, Supercharged, Biker, All-Terrain
Bowser Jr.: Pro Racer, Biker Jr, Explorer
Koopa Troopa: Runner, Pro Racer, Sailor, All-Terrain, Work Crew
Toad: Pro Racer, Engineer, Burger Bud, Explorer
Toadette: Pro Racer, Conductor, Soft Server, Explorer
Lakitu: Pit Crew, Fisherman
King Boo: Pro Racer, Aristocrat, Pirate
Shy Guy: Pit Crew, Slope Styler
Wario: Pro Racer, Oasis, Wicked Wasp, Biker, Pirate, Road Ruffian, Work Crew
Waluigi: Pro Racer, Wampire, Mariachi, Biker, Road Ruffian
Birdo: Pro Racer, Vacation
Pauline: Aero
Rosalina: Touring, Pro Racer, Aurora, Aero
Baby Mario: Pro Racer, Swimwear, Work Crew
Baby Luigi: Pro Racer, Work Crew
Baby Peach: Touring, Pro Racer, Sailor, Explorer
Baby Daisy: Touring, Pro Racer, Sailor, Explorer
Baby Rosalina: Touring, Pro Racer, Sailor, Explorer
How to Unlock Outfits in Mario Kart World
Unlocking new outfits in Mario Kart World centers around the innovative Dash Food mechanic.
During races in Free Roam, Grand Prix, and Knockout Tour modes, players collect Dash Food to gradually earn new character costumes.
The process is intentionally progressive, ensuring a steady sense of reward through continued gameplay.
Each Dash Food consumed transforms a character with an outfit correlating to the food type and location.
For instance, consuming a burger at Mario Bros.
Circuit generally unlocks the Touring costume if available.
Similarly, visiting Boo Cinema can yield distinctive outfits such as Oasis for Luigi, Wario, and Daisy, or the Aristocrat look for Yoshi and King Boo.
The outfit received depends on both the type of Dash Food eaten and the specific vendor on each track.
To ensure complete collections, it’s recommended to sample all food variants at the same vendor and across courses, as some offer multiple outfit possibilities.
For those aiming to unlock every costume, playing Grand Prix races and striving for three-star ratings in difficult cups is an efficient and rewarding method.
This approach also provides opportunities to unlock other features, such as additional NPC drivers with items like the Kamek item.
However, players should note that the process is designed to encourage extended play, rather than instant collection.
For a full breakdown of unlockable characters and more guides, consult the official Mario Kart World website.
Mario Kart World is available now via the Nintendo Switch eShop, offering an engaging new layer of customization for Mario Kart enthusiasts worldwide.
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