Mario Kart World: How to unlock all characters

Mario Kart World is finally out alongside the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. With much improved graphics and an open-world experience for the first time, this Mario Kart is a brand-new experience. Moreover, it features the most extensive character roster in the series so far, ranging from the classics like Mario and Luigi to even Penguins and Cows.

That said, not all of them are available by default; there are various ways to unlock tens of new and adorable characters. On that note, here's how to unlock all of them.

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How to unlock all characters in Mario Kart World

The characters are divided into three groups: Default, Grand Prix, and Kamek Transformations. To start with, there are 17 main characters and 15 creatures that are available from the very beginning.

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Main characters

Mario
Luigi
Peach
Yoshi
Bowser
Toad
Toadette
Koopa Troopa
Wario
Waluigi
Baby Mario
Baby Luigi
Baby Peach
Baby Daisy
Baby Rosalina
Pauline
Shy Guy

Creatures

Goomba
Cheep Cheep
Wiggler
Dry Bones
Piranha Plant
Cow
Nabbit
Monty Mole
Penguin
Hammer Bro
Sidestepper
Snowman
Pokey
Para-Biddybud
Stingby

Grand Prix unlockable characters

Now, 7 additional main characters can be unlocked by finishing specific Grand Prix Cups. Here are the character names and the event you need to finish:

Donkey Kong: Complete the Mushroom Cup
Daisy: Complete the Flower Cup
Rosalina: Complete the Star Cup
Lakitu: Complete the Shell Cup
Birdo: Complete the Banana Cup
King Boo: Complete the Leaf Cup
Bowser Jr.: Complete the Lightning Cup

Kamek’s Transformation creatures

The Kamek’s Transformation is a special mechanic that can only be done when you pick up a Kamek item in the middle of a race. When you pick it up, your character will temporarily transform into an NPC of that specific region. Here are all the characters you can unlock using this method:

Cataquack
Chargin’ Chuck
Coin Coffer
Conkdor
Dolphin
Fish Bone
Peepa
Pianta
Rocky Wrench
Spike
Swoop

This method completely relies on luck, so you might need to play multiple races repeatedly to unlock these characters.

That's everything you need to know about the characters in the game. Apart from that, you can also unlock various outfits and vehicles for your preferred character.

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