Don't trust Nintendo to tell you how fast your loadout really is in Mario Kart World because, just like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the game seems to be hiding all sorts of stats. In Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart World,

There are 50 characters to use in Mario Kart World, though not all of them are available immediately. There are 32 characters available at the start, with the seven unlocked by completing Grand Prix races and 11 acquired by the Kamek transformation item during a race. Here is the full list.

All of the Mario Kart World outfits listed, including what food you need the characters to eat to unlock every costume.

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Every character can use every kart in Mario Kart World, and a character’s weight class determines their kart’s handling, top speed, and acceleration. You can’t customize kart parts in Mario Kart World like you could in Mario Kart 8, so weight class is the only factor determining a kart’s stats.

Here are all of the new characters arriving in Mario Kart World: While Chargin' Chuck, Hammer Bro, Monty Mole and Nabbit could all be considered new characters to the mainline Mario Kart franchise, it's important to note that they previously appeared in Mario Kart Tour for mobile devices.

Mario Kart World has introduced one mechanic that I was personally surprised to see, and that’s Dash Food. These are snacks – lovingly crafted and handed out by Yoshis across the map – that you can consume while racing or free-roaming for a quick boost, and with some luck, a new costume for the character you’re playing.

With 40 Karts and 50 unique characters to pick from, there are countless combinations to decipher when it comes to the best Mario Kart world set up. After comparing the stats and trying out the combinations for ourselves,