Mario Kart World Direct Runtime Confirmed By Nintendo

Nintendo has confirmed the runtime for Mario Kart World Direct that’s set to air on Thursday, April 17.

In a post on social media Wednesday morning, Nintendo announced that the Mario Kart World Direct will last “roughly 15 minutes”. The show is expected to give a deep dive into what players can expect from the first new Mario Kart game in over a decade.

The direct event will begin on April 17 at 9am ET/6am PT. Insider Gaming will have full coverage of the event, bringing you all the latest information you need to know about.

Mario Kart World launches on June 5—the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2—and retails for $80 in the United States, and up to €90 for those in Europe looking for a physical version of the game.

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