Mario Kart Update 1.1.1 Patch Notes Released.

Nintendo has released an update for Mario Kart World, addressing several in-game problems that caused crashes for some players.

Version 1.1.1 is available for download now and will install automatically the next time Nintendo Switch 2 owners launch the game. This marks the first major update since the racer's day-one patch two weeks ago, which enabled online multiplayer on Nintendo's new console.

Over the past two weeks, players have uncovered numerous Mario Kart World secrets, from unlocking Rainbow Road and Mirror Mode to finding clever Nintendo Easter eggs. However, some users encountered technical issues that this new patch aims to resolve.

Key fixes in Version 1.1.1 address a problem where Mario Kart World could crash while watching replays or after completing an Online Play race.

The update also corrects a glitch on the DK Spaceport track where players could accidentally clip through a wall near the finish line. The complete list of changes is detailed below.

Latest update: Ver. 1.1.1 (Released June 17, 2025)

Fixed Issues

Resolved an issue preventing players from using items. Fixed a bug where controls could become unresponsive when selecting a character and attempting to start Free Roam from the “Free Roam” map. Corrected a problem where the game could sometimes shut down while watching a replay after a race. Addressed an intermittent crash that occurred after a race in “Online Play.” Fixed a display error where rate fluctuations were sometimes shown incorrectly in “Knockout Tour” and “Online Play.” Mitigated an issue where communication errors frequently occurred when trying to join Friends playing “VS Race” or “Battle” in “Online Play.” Patched a location on the “DK Spaceport” track where players could slip through a wall before the finish line. Solved a problem where players sometimes couldn’t return to the correct position after falling off the course between “Airship Fortress” and “Bowser’s Castle” during a glide.

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Without a doubt, Mario Kart World has been the standout title in the Switch 2's launch lineup, selling faster in Japan than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild did during the original Switch's launch. The breakout character, Cow, has been especially popular with fans—even earning praise from a Japanese farmer who appreciated the character's authentically "mucky" rear.

So, what's next for Mario Kart World? Nintendo hasn't announced any plans yet. As players continue to climb the online ranks and discover more P-Switches in the Free Roam world, the community is eager to see how the game might expand with future updates, potentially including new costumes, missions, or entirely new tracks and areas.

"While Mario Kart World may not entirely prove that an open-world format was the necessary evolution for the series, its excellent multiplayer racing, incredible polish, and thrilling new Knockout Tour mode more than uphold its legendary legacy," wrote IGN in our review.

Explore our Mario Kart World guide to learn how to unlock every hidden character and understand Kamek Unlocks, which are essential for recruiting NPC Drivers. We also have a guide to locating all the Mario Kart World food items scattered across the open world, helping you permanently unlock every outfit and costume.