Mario Kart World offers an expansive selection of racers, ensuring every player discovers a standout driver. While classic choices like Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi remain staples, fresh additions like the aquatic Dolphin and crustacean Sidestepper diversify the roster from Nintendo’s rich universe.
Though familiar faces dominate, unconventional picks previously seen as background elements now take center stage. For instance, barnyard regulars like the Cow join marine life such as Cheep Cheep, expanding racing possibilities. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of available drivers and newcomers.
Complete roster of Mario Kart World drivers
The game features 50 total characters, split between 24 core Mario series icons and 26 supporting entities. Core selections include:
- Birdo
- King Boo
- Lakitu
- Shy Guy
- Koopa Troopa
- Baby Rosalina
- Baby Daisy
- Baby Peach
- Baby Luigi
- Baby Mario
- Toadette
- Toad
- Pauline
- Rosalina
- Daisy
- Waluigi
- Wario
- Donkey Kong
- Bowser Jr
- Bowser
- Yoshi
- Peach
- Luigi
- Mario
Supporting characters, often appearing in prior Mario titles as environmental elements, feature unique unlock methods. Notable examples include:
- Wiggler
- Swoop
- Stingby
- Spike
- Snowman
- Sidestepper
- Rocky Wrench
- Pokey
- Piranha Plant
- Pianta
- Penguin
- Peepa
- Para-Biddybud
- Nabbit
- Monty Mole
- Hammer Bro
- Goomba
- Fish Bone
- Dry Bones
- Dolphin
- Cow
- Conkodor
- Coin Coffer
- Cheep Cheep
- Chargin’ Chuck
- Cataquack
Debuting racers in Mario Kart World
Twenty characters make their first appearance in the series, excluding mobile game veterans like Nabbit. Newcomers include:
- Swoop
- Stingby
- Spike
- Snowman
- Sidestepper
- Rocky Wrench
- Pokey
- Piranha Plant
- Pianta
- Penguin
- Peepa
- Para-Biddybub
- Goomba
- Fish Bone
- Dolphin
- Cow
- Conkdor
- Coin Coffer
- Cheep Cheep
- Cataquack
