The super star is one of the most powerful items in Mario Kart World, making its user temporarily invincible and giving them a burst of speed. If you drive into another racer while using this item ...

2. Shy Guy Bazaar: Frantic Frenzy in the Marketplace In Mario Kart 7, Shy Guy Bazaar was a colorful, energetic marketplace with tight, twisty shortcuts and turns to burn.

Mario Circuit: It’s another fan favorite’s time to shine, because Toadette holds the majority of record times for the standard Mario Circuit. The Baby Blooper appears once more as the ride of choice.

Mario Kart World will release on June 5th, 2025, on the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2. It can be purchased for $79.99, but is also included in a bundle with Nintendo’s new hardware for $499.99.

It seems as if Nintendo has moved on from the subtle trickery aspect of Mario Kart in favor of more widely understandable items. But there's hope yet that someday the Fake Item Box will return.

To look behind you in Mario Kart World, press X on the right Joy-Con. With the Switch 2 controller input layout, X is the top button on the right Joy-Con's face buttons. The best way to look ...