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Nintendo adds ten classic Mario Kart tracks for free

By Tech Desk · 2026-09-09 · Updated 2026-09-09 15:47 UTC
A stylized red racing kart speeding along a winding asphalt track with green grassy borders.
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Mario Kart World's Version 1.8.0 update, arriving today, adds ten classic Super Mario Kart tracks to Versus mode and two new Knockout Tour routes. This free patch transforms previously hidden exploration areas into competitive racing circuits, featuring authentic ground-level power-ups.

  • Engadget notes that these ten retro circuits were previously hidden in the open world for exploration only, but are now fully playable in Versus mode with ground-level question blocks. The update also introduces two new Knockout Tour routes and marks the first time Mario Kart World has received new tracks since launch.

    Source: Engadget

  • Nintendo has confirmed that a significant batch of vintage racing courses is arriving in Mario Kart World today. This free update restores ten iconic tracks from the original Super Mario Kart, integrating them directly into the modern open-world experience without any additional cost to the player.

    Source: GN technics/gaming (en-US)
Based on reporting by GN technics/gaming (en-US) and Engadget, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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