● Covered by 1 source · 1 reportLow impact1 neutral
Mario Kart World receives update adding ten retro SNES courses and new Knockout Tour routes
Key points
- Ten retro SNES courses added to Mario Kart World.
- Courses include Choco Island, Mario Circuit, and Ghost Valley.
- New tracks are available in Versus mode.
- Two new routes added to Knockout Tour mode.
New Retro Courses Introduced
Mario Kart World is getting a free update today, version 1.8.0, which adds ten retro courses from the original SNES game. These courses, such as Choco Island, Mario Circuit, and Ghost Valley, will be available for racing in Versus mode. Previously, these areas existed within the game world but only offered exploration rewards and timed P-Switch missions.
Gameplay Details and Features
The newly added courses feature question blocks that appear flat on the ground, mirroring how power-ups were accessed in the first Super Mario Kart. This update is significant as it marks the first time new tracks have been introduced to Mario Kart World since its launch, despite previous updates.
Expansion of Knockout Tour
In addition to the retro courses, the update also includes two new routes for the Knockout Tour mode. This mode is an elimination-style race where drivers navigate lengthy, interconnected routes.
Context of the Announcement
The news of this update was announced during a recent Nintendo Direct livestream. Other announcements from the event included a new 2D Metroid game and an open-world Kirby title.
✨ This summary was generated by AI from the outlets' reporting listed below. It is not independently verified and may contain errors — check the original sources. How BrevFeed works →
The daily brief
One email each morning: the day's tech stories, clustered across outlets and summarized. No account needed.
One email a day. Unsubscribe in one click, any time.
Today's brief
Spend a few minutes, get the whole day. Every topic's top stories in one hands-free rundown — listen, watch, or read the transcript.
▶ Play today's brief
New every morning, and the back catalogue is archived by date.
Reporting from
Mario Kart World is receiving a free update today that introduces ten retro courses from the original SNES game, including Choco Island, Mario Circuit, and Ghost Valley, for use in Versus mode. This update marks the first time new tracks have been added to the game, expanding racing options for players.