Staying updated with the Mario Kart World patch notes ensures you’re always in the loop on the latest changes, whether it’s a bug fix on a tricky track or improvements to Online Play.
The latest update, Mario Kart World version 1.1.1, launched on Tuesday, June 17. To check your current version, just look at the bottom-right corner of the game’s title screen—you’ll see a small version number displayed there.
Below, you’ll find the full patch notes for version 1.1.1, along with a history of previous Mario Kart World updates to keep you fully informed.
Mario Kart World Patch Notes Version 1.1.1
The Mario Kart World 1.1.1 patch notes were officially released on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Below are the full patch details, directly sourced from the official Nintendo website:
Fixed Issues
- Fixed an issue where items were no longer able to be used.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes controls were inoperable when selecting a character and trying to start Free Roam from the “Free Roam” map.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the game shut down when watching a replay after a race.
- Fixed an issue where sometimes the game shut down after a race in “Online Play.”
- Fixed an issue where rate fluctuations were sometimes displayed incorrectly in “Knockout Tour” and “Online Play.”
- Fixed an issue where it was easy for a communication error to occur when trying to join Friends playing “VS Race” or “Battle” in “Online Play.”
- Fixed an issue where you sometimes slipped through the wall before the finish line of “DK Spaceport.”
- Fixed an issue where you sometimes couldn’t return to the correct position after falling off the course between “Airship Fortress” and “Bowser’s Castle” while gliding.
This patch is especially valuable for players competing in online races or pushing for high scores in the Knockout Tour. Bugs like crashes, item glitches, and odd respawn errors could disrupt your rhythm—or worse, cost you the win. With these issues addressed, the overall gameplay feels smoother and fairer across all modes.
Whether you’re racing casually with friends or climbing the online leaderboards, downloading this update is essential. It also signals Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to supporting Mario Kart World for the long haul—and this patch is a promising step in that direction.
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