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All characters in Mario Kart World and how to unlock them

Mario Kart World is a new title from the franchise that was released on June 5, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch 2. This new title introduces the most extensive roster in the franchise's history, featuring over 50 playable characters. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now All these characters can be unlocked in the game through various methods. This article outlines all the unlockable characters and steps to unlock them. All characters and methods in Mario Kart World Before listing all the characters players need to understand that the game categorizes its characters into three main groups i.e default characters, Grand Prix unlockables, and Kamek transformation unlocks. Here are all the unlockable items and characters of Mario Kart World: 1. Default Characters Here are all the default characters available in the game from the beginning: Mario Luigi Peach Yoshi Bowser Toad Toadette Koopa Troopa Wario Waluigi Baby Mario Baby Luigi Baby Peach Baby Daisy Baby Rosalina Pauline Shy Guy 2. Grand Prix Unlockable Once you complete specific Grand Prix cups, you can unlock additional characters in the Mario Kart world. Here are all the characters that we can unlock via Grand Prix cups: Donkey Kong - Complete the Mushroom Cup - Complete the Mushroom Cup Daisy - Complete the Flower Cup - Complete the Flower Cup Rosalina - Complete the Star Cup - Complete the Star Cup Lakitu - Complete the Shell Cup - Complete the Shell Cup Birdo - Complete the Banana Cup - Complete the Banana Cup King Boo - Complete the Leaf Cup - Complete the Leaf Cup Bowser Jr. - Complete the Lightning Cup. Players need to note that on completion of these cups will unlock the respective characters regardless of the difficulty setting or placement. 3. Kamek Transformation Unlocks It is a unique mechanic in Mario Kart World involving the Kamek item, when using this item during a race makes the player temporarily transform into a random obstacle character. If the transformed character is not already unlocked, it becomes permanently available for selection. Here are the following characters that players can unlock from the above method: Cataquack Chargin' Chuck Coin Coffer Condor Dolphin Fish Bone Peepa Pianta Rocky Wrench Spike Swoop To increase the likelihood of being targeted by the Kamek item, maintain a leading position during races, as the item is typically given to players further behind. 4. Additional Unlockable Here are a few additional unlockable that can be unlocked beyond the above. The Mario Kart World offers unlockable outfits and karts: Outfits : Collecting various Dash Food items, such as burgers and sushi, during races or in Free Roam mode unlocks corresponding character outfits. : Collecting various Dash Food items, such as burgers and sushi, during races or in Free Roam mode unlocks corresponding character outfits. Karts: Accumulating coins throughout gameplay unlocks new vehicles, which are now obtained as complete units rather than individual parts. These were all the unlockable available in Mario Kart World and their way of unlocking.