Hello everyone! If you’ve been following Nintendo’s latest releases, you’ll know that Mario Kart World has been making waves since the Switch 2 launched back in June. We couldn’t be more excited to share just how phenomenally well this game is performing, and honestly, we’re not surprised one bit.
Our beloved Mario Kart fan will be thrilled to learn that Mario Kart World has already reached an impressive 9.57 million copies sold. What makes this even more remarkable is the adoption rate, a whopping 92% of Switch 2 owners have grabbed this game. That’s nearly everyone who bought the console! It’s like watching your favourite racing series reach new heights, and we’re absolutely here for it.
Why Mario Kart World is a Switch 2 Essential
The success of Mario Kart World isn’t just about numbers, though they’re certainly impressive. Nintendo bundled the game with many Switch 2 consoles at launch, which definitely helped boost those sales figures. But here’s the thing, even without that bundle deal, we genuinely believe our beloved Mario Kart fan would have purchased it anyway. The game offers everything we’ve come to love about the franchise, plus exciting new features that make full use of the Switch 2’s enhanced capabilities.
What really caught our attention is how Mario Kart World is selling at twice the rate compared to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe during the same timeframe on the original Switch. That’s phenomenal growth! It shows that Nintendo has truly delivered something special with this instalment.
The Numbers Tell an Exciting Story
With the Switch 2 surpassing 10 million units sold globally, the fact that Mario Kart World sits at such a high adoption rate speaks volumes about the game’s appeal. Whether you’re a longtime Mario Kart fan or someone new to the series, this title has something for everyone.
The game continues to prove that racing games, especially ones featuring our favourite Nintendo characters, never go out of style. If you’ve recently picked up a Switch 2 and haven’t grabbed Mario Kart World yet, you’re genuinely missing out on one of the console’s best experiences. Trust us on this one!
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