Rev up your engines with The Ultimate Guide to Mario Kart World! Explore a detailed map of the open world, learn how to unlock every skin, dive into the history of Mario Kart, and master the best strategies with our beginner’s guide. Discover expert tips on using and countering power-ups and so much more—making this magazine your must-have companion for the Mario Kart universe!
The Ultimate Guide to Mario Kart World
The Race Is On! • The new season of Mario Kart has just begun, featuring a brand-new open world in the background waiting to be explored.
Controls & Core Mechanics
Continuous Boosts, Constant Pressure
Strategic Tools • The funniest and most chaotic part of each race comes from items—and Mario Kart World has added some exciting new ones to the franchise.
Driver Directory • With 50 playable characters, Mario Kart World features the largest driver roster ever in the franchise’s history.
Mario
Donkey Kong
Pauline
Luigi
Toad
Toadette
Bowser
Bowser Jr.
Peach
Daisy
Yoshi
Lakitu
King Boo
Wario
Waluigi
Shy Guy
Koopa Troopa
Birdo
Baby Mario
Baby Luigi
Rosalina
Baby Rosalina
Baby Peach
Baby Daisy
NPC Drivers: From Cameos to Contenders
Beyond the Finish
Yoshi Restaurant Locations
Unlock NPCs With Kamek
Mario Kart’s Road to Glory • It began in the early 1990s, when Nintendo set out to create a spinoff of its iconic platformer—this time starring its famous plumber, Mario.
The First Chapter
Mario Kart 64
Super Circuit & Double Dash!!
Mario Kart DS & Mario Kart Wii
Reaching the Top in 3DS and Switch
Mario Kart Spinoffs
Congratulations, Mario!