The next installment in Nintendo's popular franchise, Mario Kart World, continues to be revealed little by little as it approaches its release date, scheduled for June 5, 2025, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. This time, it's a new sound that's attracting attention, here's what you need to know
A big change for Mario Kart World
So, we can learn that the Mario Kart World game will feature more than 200 original songs, an impressive figure that underlines Nintendo's desire to offer a much richer experience than that of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While the Mario Kart series has always been accompanied by rhythmic and catchy music, it hasn't really been known for its soundtrack until now. But with Mario Kart World, Nintendo is changing the tempo.
The new version includes a jukebox of over 200 tracks, all rearranged and recorded live. In other words, no recycling: each piece was created specifically for this new installment. The publisher also specifies that it has explored a wide variety of musical styles, in order to suit all types of circuits, universes, and players. It's a real artistic shift, showing that Nintendo is looking to enrich all aspects of its game, not just the gameplay.
A clear evolution compared to Mario Kart 8
To give some context, Mario Kart 8, originally released on Wii U in 2014, featured 68 songs. Its Deluxe version on Switch had finally crossed the 100-track mark thanks to DLC. But here, we jump directly to more than 200 tracks, or double the number, upon the game's release.
This figure alone sums up the generational gap between the two installments. Mario Kart World doesn't simply seek to extend the experience, but to rebuild it in depth, including its often-overlooked details.
This attention to the soundtrack is timely, since Mario Kart World will be one of the launch titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. With this strategy, Nintendo seems to want to make a big splash, showing that the flagship series isn't just a facelift, but offers a "next-gen" version of Mario Kart, both visually and sonically. The promise of a varied, dynamic audio experience adapted to each racing situation could well reinforce immersion, especially if it is coupled with more lively circuits and refined gameplay.
Source: Nintendo
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