Nintendo has released version 1.1.2 for Mario Kart World, bringing a small but notable change that has left many players divided. The update adjusts the “Random” course selection logic in wireless VS Races, which includes online matchmaking. Before this patch, selecting “Random” often allowed players to bypass the default “intermission” style tracks in favor of traditional 3-lap circuits. With the update, the Random function now pulls from the same set of three pre-selected routes visible to all players, most of which are intermission-style courses that include only a single lap following a connecting road. This reduces the likelihood of consistently accessing full-length 3-lap races in online play.
This change impacts the growing portion of the community that preferred using Random as a workaround to enjoy more complex and nostalgic tracks. While Random can still yield a traditional track, it now must compete with the current intermission options, significantly lowering its reliability. In addition to the adjustment in Random logic, Nintendo addressed several bugs, including a rare rate fluctuation display issue during Online Play and Knockout Tour, recovery delays in “Dino Dino Jungle,” and a problem near the finish line in “Boo Cinema” when transformed into Bullet Bill. These fixes enhance stability, though they have been overshadowed by the Random change, which many feel restricts the freedom to experience the full range of track designs online.
Mario Kart World 1.1.2 Patch Notes (Released June 25, 2025)
General
- Adjusted how courses are selected when choosing “Random” in wireless VS Race mode (applies to both local wireless and online play).
- Random now draws from the three currently offered tracks rather than the full course list.
- It is still possible for Random to choose a traditional 3-lap course, but it is no longer consistent.
Fixed Issues
- Resolved an issue where rate fluctuations displayed incorrectly during Online Play and Knockout Tour.
- Fixed a problem in “Dino Dino Jungle” where players could not recover quickly after falling off the course.
- Fixed an issue in “Boo Cinema” where players transformed into Bullet Bill could repeatedly hit a wall near the finish line.
Mario Kart World, Nintendo’s flagship racing title for the Switch 2, launched as a platform exclusive on June 5, 2025.
