Mario Kart World's new gameplay showcase puts a lot of focus on the game's Tony Hawk-style rail-grinding mechanic, and in doing so proves it's more than just a slick gimmick. When I first saw Mario Kart World racers hopping onto rails and pulling off li'l spinny tricks,

The new Mario Kart World video also suggests the game will have at least 28 tracks spread across seven Cups, along with 24 vehicles. Interestingly, it looks like Mario Kart World has fully formed vehicles; players seemingly no longer select individual parts to assemble a car.

Mario Kart World has now been revealed, having been showcased during the recent Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event. From what we've seen so far, the new Mario Kart looks primed to push the franchise forward, with a new art style, and seamless racing between tracks across a large map.

But what’s really raising eyebrows is the price. Mario Kart World will cost £74.99 at launch, making it one of the most expensive first-party Switch games to date. Below, we’re rounding up everything you need to know about the new title – from characters and mechanics to gameplay, new modes and more.

Hands-on impressions of Mario Kart World on the Switch 2, a reinvention of the series that should help sell millions of the new console.