A free update is out now for Mario Kart World on Switch 2. The Mario Kart World update 1.7.0 patch introduces two new paths to the massive Knockout Tour mode alongside a sticker feature for Photo Mode and several character balance tweaks.
Mario Kart World Update 1.7.0 Trailer
New Routes Added to Knockout Tour
Knockout Tour tasks 24 drivers with racing across the game’s seamless world map, dropping the lowest-ranking players at five distinct checkpoints along the way. The update introduces two new connecting routes to the mode once you clear at least one standard rally:
- Drill Rally: Connects Wario Shipyard directly to Bowser’s Castle, passing through DK Pass and Mario Circuit.
- Boomerang Rally: Connects Salty Salty Speedway to Whistlestop Summit, carving through Moo Moo Meadows and Choco Mountain.
Nintendo confirmed that additional Knockout Tour routes are planned for future free updates.
Balance Tweaks & Photo Mode Stickers
Beyond the tracks, the patch adds a fun extra to Photo Mode, letting you place your collected in-game stickers directly onto your screenshots. The feature includes frame customization and supports both touch screen inputs and Joy-Con 2 gyro pointer controls to adjust placement.
Competitive players will also notice a handful of hidden balance adjustments under the hood. Nintendo has boosted the acceleration stats for slower characters and vehicles, increased the gliding speed for high-speed racers, and tweaked item drop rates across the board. You will also now be able to see if a rival racer is holding a Super Horn item.
The update is live now and will download automatically if your system is connected to the internet.
