Mario Kart World Update 1.5.0 Adds Team Races to Knockout Tour

by Ali Haider

Mario Kart World Version 1.5.0 introduces new multiplayer functionality and regional language support. The update expands Knockout Tour by enabling team races when playing in online and wireless rooms, adding a new competitive layer to the mode.

Alongside the new feature, the patch resolves several gameplay and online-related issues, including a crash tied to a specific character and inconsistencies in rating display. Additional fixes have been applied to improve overall stability and player experience.

Patch Notes

Gameplay Updates

  • Added team races to Knockout Tour when playing in a room during Online Play.
  • Added team races to Knockout Tour when playing in a room during Wireless Play.

Language Support

  • Added support for the Polish language.
  • Language selection can be changed via the Language setting in the System menu under System Settings.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the game could sometimes end when a player used Kamek on Choco Mountain.
  • Fixed an issue where the displayed rating could appear incorrect when joining Everyone in Online Play while in a room.
  • Addressed several additional issues to improve overall gameplay stability.

Mario Kart World Version 1.5.0 was released on January 21, 2026. Mario Kart World is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.

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