Mario Kart World’s Latest Patch Makes It Better but Not Perfect
Mario Kart World’s version 1.4 is one of the biggest updates the game has received, and it genuinely changes the overall gameplay experience. While not perfect, this patch pushes the game much closer to what players have been wanting since launch.
Let’s dive into all the major features. Starting with the biggest and most surprising change: the intermission track redesigns.
Koopa Troopa Beach and Intermission Track Layouts Get Major Overhauls
Mario Kart World’s intermission routes that involve Koopa Troopa Beach have been completely reworked. This includes transitions such as:
Koopa Troopa Beach → DK Spaceport
Beach → Crown City
Koopa Troopa Beach → Peach Stadium
Whistle Stop Summit → Koopa Troopa Beach
Desert Hills → Koopa Troopa Beach
DK Spaceport → Koopa Troopa Beach
Crown City → Koopa Troopa Beach
Peach Stadium → Koopa Troopa Beach
That’s eight different variants that have been rebuilt from the ground up.
According to comparisons shared online, the changes are dramatic:
More twists and turns
Vines over the water you can balance on
A giant whale splash causing a tidal wave
More aggressive water movement
Sequences with multiple helicopter boosters to jump into
Overall, the tracks now feel more dynamic, almost resembling Wave Race-style movement, making them far more exciting than the old, quieter layouts.
To balance pacing, Koopa Troopa Beach now includes two laps instead of one, addressing how short the track used to be.
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Major Lobby Improvements: Play With Friends and the World
One of the most-requested updates finally arrives. You can now host a lobby with friends and choose to play together against the entire world.
This fixes a long-standing flaw from Mario Kart 8, where you had to join someone already in a public match.
Now, your whole lobby can queue into global matchmaking as a group. This is something fans have been waiting for.
Custom Item Rules Come to Mario Kart World's
Borrowing from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe update, version 1.4 adds a Custom Items option.
This lets players adjust which items appear in:
Regular races
Online friend lobbies
Want pure chaos? Turn on only the most powerful items.
Want to quickly unlock racer costumes you’re missing? Players can enable Kamek and farm costumes in just a few minutes.
Quality-of-Life Features Fans Will Love
Some small changes make a big difference:
▶ Song Identification on Pause
You can now see what music track is playing—hugely helpful in a game with over 200 songs.
▶ “Audio Options”… but Kind Of
The patch technically adds audio settings, but only two:
Normal Music
Loud Music
It’s simple, funny, and very Nintendo.
▶ Better Race Flow
You can now restart or go straight to the next race directly from the pause menu in Versus Mode.
▶ Mantle Ramp Buff
Riding on Mantle Ramps now shows a speed-boost effect, making them more rewarding to use.
▶ Tons of Bug Fixes
Version 1.4 also lists a long set of issue fixes—many players didn’t even know existed, but their removal makes the game smoother overall.
Still Not Perfect, But Absolutely Moving in the Right Direction
Players appreciate the new content, but there are still features fans want to see in future updates, such as:
A three-lap playlist available for global online play
A custom Knockout Tour maker, allowing selection of exact tracks instead of relying on the limited rotation
Even with these missing features, Mario Kart World’s update 1.4 delivers meaningful improvements that truly refresh the game.
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