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- The latest update (Version 1.4.1) for Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2 resolves an issue where ghost data could be deleted unexpectedly during gameplay due to controller disconnections.
- To install the update, players should select the game icon, press the + button, navigate to Update, and then choose Via Internet unless automatic updates are enabled.
- This update improves the overall player experience in Mario Kart World, ensuring smoother gameplay during the holiday season.
- Future content for Mario Kart World may be planned by Nintendo, as recent reports suggest.
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Updated Mario Kart World Addresses Controller Disconnection Issue for Smoother Gameplay
With Christmas approaching, Mario Kart World is expected to be a popular title on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo is releasing frequent updates to optimize the player experience, including a new patch that just went live. Here’s what’s new in Mario Kart World: The game received a second update this month from Nintendo. Version 1.4.1 is smaller than the 1.4.0 update released at the beginning of December. According to the official Nintendo support page, the 1.4.1 update resolves an issue where ghost data from Time Trials could be unexpectedly deleted from the View Rankings section if a player disconnected and then reconnected a controller during gameplay. To install the update on Nintendo Switch 2, select the game icon, press the “+” button, navigate to “Update,” and then select “Via Internet,” unless automatic updates are enabled. Players can now enjoy an even smoother Mario Kart World experience during the holidays, and recent reports suggest Nintendo may be planning future content for the game.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Mario Kart World |
| Brief Summary | Put the pedal to the metal in a vast interconnected environment. Race seamlessly across connected courses like never before. Participate in the new knockout tour elimination mode, where you’ll barrel through back-to-back courses and checkpoints. And in free roam, it’s possible to go off the racetrack and drive in any direction you wish, explore areas that pique your interest and take some photos at scenic spots with a group of friends. |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Released | June 5, 2025 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen |
| Content Rating | E |
| Languages | French |
| Genre | Nintendo EPD, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 9 |
| Genre | Nintendo |
| Ratings | 84/100 (100 reviews) |
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