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The newest Mario Kart game,Mario Kart World, is finally here for Nintendo Switch 2.
Ourreviewsaid that this is the Switch 2’s “day-one killer app backed by an incredible soundtrack, well-rounded roster of characters, and addictive gameplay.”
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Let’s talk more about that roster, which is the most impressive ever seen in a Mario Kart game. A total of 50 playable characters are available, featuring 24 main characters from theSuper Mariofranchise, as well as 26 NPC characters that will put a smile on your face.Super Smash Bros. Ultimateloves to say that “everybody’s here,” but Mario Kart World is giving that a run for its money.
Sadly, not every character is available when you start the game; you’ll have to unlock them as you progress through the title. Our guide on unlocking every character forMario Kart Worldwill cover who’s available at the start, who you need to unlock, and how to get the job done.
Every Character That’s Immediately Available In Mario Kart World
In total, there are 17 main characters and 15 NPC characters available once you boot up the game.
These are available right out of the gate without any requirement to unlock them.
Available Main Characters
Koopa Troopa
Baby Mario
Baby Luigi
Baby Peach
Baby Daisy
Baby Rosalina
Available NPC Characters
Cheep Cheep
Hammer Bro
Monty Mole
Para-Biddybud
Piranha Plant
Sidestepper
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Unlocking Main Characters
In total, seven main characters can be unlocked in Mario Kart World.
Thankfully, it’s a pretty easy process: all you need to do is play the game. Seriously! You’ll unlock a character for everyGrand Prixyou complete.
Sadly, you won’t unlock characters by playing in the game’s free roam mode. You have to participate in traditional races to unlock every available character.
How To Unlock
Donkey Kong
Finish the Mushroom Cup
Finish the Flower Cup
Finish the Star Cup
Finish the Shell Cup
Finish the Banana Cup
Finish the Leaf Cup
Bowser Jr.
Finish the Lightning Cup
Unlocking NPC Characters
The playable NPC characters are one of the biggest surprises of Mario Kart World. Everyone knows and loves racing as the Cow already, but plenty of other lovable characters, such as Coin Coffer, Conkdor, and Peepa, are waiting to be unlocked.
Unlocking the 12 NPC characters in Mario Kart World is a little trickier than unlocking the main characters and involves a little bit of chance.
As you’re participating in races, one of the items you’ll encounter is the Kamek item. This will summon Kamek, and he will transform random racers into a specific character based on the course you’re playing on. He’ll also summon obstacles onto the course, so keep an eye out for those.
Let’s review every unlockable NPC character and the course you’ll need to be on when Kamek transforms you.
Some NPC characters can be unlocked on several tracks, as reported by others. This is what I’ve been able to confirm.
you may cheese unlocking the NPC characters by playing a versus race with two human players and no computer players. Have one player drive most of the course, while the other sits back and farms items until you pick up a Kamek.
How to Unlock
Kamek Transformation while on Peach Beach
Chargin' Chuck
Coin Coffer
Kamek Transformation while on Whistletop Summit
Kamek Transformation while on Faraway Oasis
Kamek Transformation while on Koopa Troopa Beach
Kamek Transformation while on Dry Bones Burnout to Toad’s Factory
Kamek Transformation while on Boo Cinema
Kamek Transformation while on Koopa Troopa Beach to Crown City
Rocky Wrench
Kamek Transformation while on Airship Fortress
Kamek Transformation while on Dandelion Depths
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