Mario Kart World Confirms 6 New Items Ahead of June Launch
Nintendo has revealed six new items coming to *Mario Kart World*, giving players even more ways to outsmart and outpace the competition. The announcement came during the April 17 Mario Kart World Direct, as excitement builds for the game’s June 5 release on Nintendo Switch 2.
Here are the six newly confirmed items:
– **Coin Shell** – Drops coins behind the player, helping others collect more and boost their top speed.
– **Ice Flower** – Freezes opponents on impact, causing them to spin out.
– **Hammer** – Blocks paths and drifts, stunning other racers on contact.
– **Mega Mushroom** – Enlarges the racer and their vehicle, allowing them to crush obstacles and rivals.
– **Feather** – Lets players leap over shells, hazards, or onto grind rails.
– **Kamek** – Summons chaos by transforming racers in unpredictable ways.
These new additions join returning classics like the Red Shell, Banana Peel, and Blue Shell, as well as returning fan-favorites like the Mega Mushroom and Feather.
With new items, characters, and game modes like Knockout and Freeroam, *Mario Kart World* is shaping up to be one of the most feature-packed entries in the series. The game launches June 5, 2025, alongside the Nintendo Switch 2.
