When Nintendo shared footage of Mario Kart World during its Switch 2 Direct in April, players immediately spotted the cow as one of the racers and promptly lost their minds. Now, the opportunity has come to play as the grazing, grass-eater, and as Polygon noted, boy is the opportunity being seized.

Mario Kart is one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises, serving as an entry point to a lifelong gaming passion for many. A day after its launch on June 5 2025,

As promised, Nintendo has updated a bunch of Switch games to support the Switch 2. Unlike Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, these don't cost a dime. Just install them on your new console when it arrives,

Naturally, the first thing most people will do after unboxing their Nintendo Switch 2 is snap the Joy-Con 2 controllers onto the sides of the main console unit. And snap is the appropriate word. Gone is the railing system of the first Nintendo Switch, replaced by a magnetized connection that just feels right.

Mario Kart World has barely been out for a full day, but genius players are already working out some seriously impressive ways to use the Switch 2 racing game's parkour-style wall riding and tricks to pull off some incredible shortcuts that the most competitive racers will no doubt be implementing going forward.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially hit shelves, and preorders are arriving on eager gamers' doorsteps this week. Having been lucky enough to snag a Best Buy preorder back in April, my partner and I burned the midnight oil testing the long-awaited console. Here are my initial thoughts.

Editor's Note: Our review of the Nintendo Switch 2 console is currently in progress, as well as our review of Mario Kart World and review updates for games like Breath of the Wild.

Nintendo has immediately announced the first ever Mario Kart World International, scheduled for October of this year.

Assuming you've got your Switch 2 preorder on deck, here are 10 of the best Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles to order ahead of June 5 — besides Mario Kart World (which, for the r

Mario Kart World is available to buy on its own or through a $500 Switch bundle, which represents a significant savings over purchasing the game and system separately. Some retailers have Switch 2 units in stock today, and you can consult GameSpot's Switch 2 buying guide to learn more.