Nintendo has launched the first Mario Kart World update of 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2. This update, version 1.5.0, is the first since December 15, 2025, when Nintendo released version 1.4.1, which was the last update for the game in 2025.
So, I just checked out the new update for Mario Kart World, and honestly, it’s a bit of a letdown. There’s not a ton new stuff – no new tracks, characters, or big gameplay changes. The coolest thing is probably team races in Knockout Tour when you’re playing with friends, either online or locally. They also added Polish language support, which is awesome for players who speak Polish, but that’s about it.
I’m so excited! Nintendo just dropped the official patch notes for Mario Kart World Update 1.5.0 for the Nintendo Switch 2. It came out at the end of January 21st, and I’ve been waiting to see what’s new!
Mario Kart World Update 1.5.0 Patch Notes
General
- Added team races to Knockout Tour when playing in a room during “Online Play” and “Wireless Play”.
- The game now supports the Polish language.
- Note: You can change your selected language using the “Language” setting in the “System” menu of “System Settings.”
Fixed Issues
- Fixed an issue where the game would sometimes end if a player plays as Kamek on Choco Mountain.
- Fixed an issue where the displayed rating would sometimes be incorrect when joining “Everyone” in “Online Play” while in a room.
- Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience.
We still don’t know when the big first update for Mario Kart World this year will arrive. Nintendo has been releasing updates about once a month, but they’ve been small so far. It’s unlikely a major update will come quickly, though we can probably expect another smaller one sometime next month or in early March.
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