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How to unlock Mario Kart World mirror mode

The Mario Kart World mirror mode is back again in the latest racer, but unlocking it can be a task. So let's take a look at how to do it.

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Getting bored with Moo Moo Meadows as it is? Then we recommend the Mario Kart World mirror mode, which changes things up a little. Here's how to unlock it, how to use it, and what exactly changes while mirroring your modes.

Can't decide which Mario Kart World characters to use? Check out our guide to see who has the best stats, then pick a funky Mario Kart World kart to go with them and head out onto the best Mario Kart World tracks to test it out.

How to unlock mirror mode in Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World mirror mode adds a bit of a change to the tracks you know and love. It flips them - mirrors them, you could say - so all those twists and turns can trip you up once again. Nothing but aesthetics changes, but it keeps you on your toes and provides a bit of a challenge to even the most seasoned drivers.

As we're all eagerly racing through Mario Kart World, we're trying to unlock mirror mode to confirm how to do it. There are multiple differing reports on how players have unlocked the mode, with everything from finishing every Grand Prix cup and Knockout Tour to collecting items in free roam.

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Here are the most widely reported requirements for unlocking mirror mode:

  • Complete each 150cc Grand Prix cup
  • Complete every 150cc Knockout Tour
  • Find ten Peach Medallions in Mario Kart World free roam mode
  • Find ten ? Panels in free roam
  • Find ten P-Switches in free roam
  • Race in the Grand Prix's 150cc Special Cup

Once you complete all of these tasks, you can then pick mirror mode as part of the Grand Prix and Versus races, on the same screen as choosing 50, 100, and 150cc races.

To get ahead of the curve in the races, check out all of the Mario Kart World items and Mario Kart World unlockables at your disposal. Then, check out our picks of the best Switch games and which upcoming Switch games we recommend, too.