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Mario Kart World (Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Ver. 1.1.0)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Mario Kart World – Ver. 1.1.0

  • Release date: June 4th 2025
  • Patch notes:
General
  • Enabled CameraPlay.
    • A compatible USB camera (sold separately) is required for CameraPlay.
    • Players can turn camera ON or OFF in Multiplayer and Online Play modes.
    • When the camera is ON, the player’s face is displayed during the race.
  • Enabled Online Play.
  • Enabled LAN Play.
    • From the title screen if you press the L Stick and hold both the L Button and R Button, Wireless Play will change to LAN Play.
  • Enabled players to upload and download ghost data in Time Trials.
  • Enabled display of icons of players in close proximity in Free Roam.
  • Increased number of characters you can select from the start.
  • Improved operability when 3 or more players are playing in Multiplayer.
  • Eliminated time limit for choosing courses when playing Wireless Play or LAN Play.
  • Enabled display of update version on title screen.
  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: Nintendo

How to download updates for Mario Kart World for the Nintendo Switch 2?

To download the updates for Mario Kart World, you have three options:

  • let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

  • try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

  • select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.

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