There are a lot of Mario Kart World unlockables for you to get, including costumes, karts, characters, and stickers. While we admit that speeding around in this vibrant world is fun anyway, there's something special about doing it with your favorite character in their best get-up. So, allow us to tell you how you can get the MKW unlockables - buckle up, there's plenty to go through.
Admittedly, looking the part only does so much; you also need to know the Mario Kart World controls to handle the Mario Kart World tracks. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend you check out our guide to get the lowdown on which courses belong to each cup.
Here's what you need to know about getting the Mario Kart World unlockables:
How do I unlock characters in Mario Kart World?
There are two ways to unlock the MKW characters. The first is through Kamek, Bowser's honorary adoptive mother. One of the new Mario Kart World items, Kamek, transforms you into a different character, and you permanently unlock whichever character you turn into. Such racers include Fish Bone and Peepa.
The second way to unlock new Mario Kart characters is by competing in the Grand Prix cups. When you complete each of these tournaments for the first time, you unlock a new Mario Kart World character. While you might expect to need to finish the races on a specific difficulty, or even with the entire cup, that's not the case. So long as you finish the tournament, you unlock a new racer, and this is how you unlock the likes of Rosalina and Donkey Kong.
How do I unlock costumes in Mario Kart World?
You can unlock costumes in Mario Kart World by picking up the Dash Food item, which you can find near Yoshi's Diners in both free roam and races. There are some fantastic Mario Kart World costumes out there, with Vampire Waluigi, Aristocrat King Boo, and Biker Bowser being among the best.
As for which Mario Kart World costumes you unlock, it depends on where you are and what food you eat. For instance, if you pay a visit to Boo Cinema in free roam, you can find a Yoshi's Diner that gives you food that turns your character into something horror-related (if they have a horror-related costume, that is). So, if you want the aforementioned Vampire Waluigi, that's the place to be.
How do I unlock karts in Mario Kart World?
Unlocking karts in Mario Kart World is as simple as picking up coins. Once you collect 100 coins, you get a new kart, and that's the case until you unlock every Mario Kart World kart. You can get these coins through Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, Free Roam, etc, and they all count towards the same total, so you can get the new vehicles by playing whichever game mode you prefer.
How do I unlock stickers in Mario Kart World?
Stickers are pretty easy to unlock, as there are numerous ways to get them. The first is to enjoy some Mario Kart World free roam and tackle any of the P Switch challenges that you come across; successfully finishing one rewards you with a sticker. Sticking with free roam, the next thing you need to look out for is the huge gold Peach coins, which also offer a sticker as a prize for finding them.
While exploring the world, you should also activate any hidden panels you find (yellow panels with a huge '?' on them), as these offer another way to pick up those precious stickers. Finally, simply driving around can earn you some stickers, as you receive them for covering a certain distance. They are also rewards for other milestones, such as finding a specific number of collectibles.