How to grind rails & ride walls in Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2

Time of India

13 hours ago

Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2: Ever lost a close Mario Kart World race by just a second? Or maybe you've seen other players pull off crazy moves—riding on walls or grinding rails—while you're stuck on the main road wondering, 'How did they do that?' We've all been there. Whether you're tired of coming second or just want to explore every shortcut in the game, learning these secret Mario Kart World tricks can change how you play.
The grinding and wall riding in Mario Kart World is a game changer, I'm going to get destroyed by people online who have mastered that skill.
The good news? Wall riding and rail riding aren't just for elite gamers. With a little practice, you can master wall rides and learn how to rail ride just like the pros. This guide breaks it all down in the simplest way possible—no confusing game lingo, just easy steps anyone can follow. Ready to stop losing and start winning in style? Let's ride.
How to wall ride and rail ride in Mario Kart World?
Want to zoom past your friends and surprise everyone with cool moves in Mario Kart World? Then you need to learn two awesome tricks: wall riding and rail riding.
These new features in Mario Kart World are not just for show—they help you go faster, skip traffic, and find shortcuts most players don't know about. Let's break it all down in the simplest way possible.
First Day Mario Kart World Thoughts:It's a great game but it does feel like a downgrade from MK8D. Character choices are good and the tracks are okay for the most part but the new roaming, grinding, and wall riding features feel pointless. Fun so far but nothing amazing atm pic.twitter.com/rdqtotspER
What is wall riding?
Wall riding means driving your kart on the side of a wall instead of the road. Yep, your kart literally sticks to the wall for a few seconds!
How to do it?
Hold the jump button (usually the same button as drifting).
Point your kart toward the wall at a slanted angle—not straight.
Let go of the jump button to launch yourself onto the wall.
Steer carefully so you don't fall off.
Get off the wall smoothly and land back on the track.
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What is rail riding?
Rail riding is like grinding on a skateboard rail—but with your kart! You ride on metal or glowing rails that take you over cool parts of the track.
How to do it:
Find a rail (they look like shiny tracks or glowing paths).
Jump onto the start of the rail using a ramp or a Charge Jump.
Let the game auto-balance you while you ride.
Grab coins or boosts while you're up there.
Land carefully when the rail ends—sometimes you fly off it like a ramp!
Ah yes, Mario Kart Double Dash, known for rail grinding, wall riding, an open world section with missions, costumes, 24 players in a race.... all those things existed 20 years ago with these tracks
Pro Tip: Some rails lead to secret shortcuts or speed zones—keep an eye out!
Mario Kart World: Quick tips to get better
Use Free Roam Mode to practice without stress.
Time your jumps right—that's the most important part!
Mix drifting and jumping to keep your speed up.
Look for glowing parts on walls or tracks—that usually means you can ride them.
Watch others on YouTube or Reddit for ideas.
You've now got the tools to go from average to unstoppable in Mario Kart World. Wall riding, rail grinding, charge jumps — these aren't just flashy tricks, they're your new secret weapons.
And the best part? You don't need to be a pro to start. With a bit of practice and the tips you've learned here, you'll be flying past your rivals, hitting perfect shortcuts, and turning every track into your playground.
So next time someone thinks they've got you beat… smile, drift, and wall ride your way to victory.Ready to race like never before? Start now — the track is yours.
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