From iconic classics to stylish surprises, Mario Kart World is packed with characters and outfits that bring personality to every race. Let’s take a look at who’s hitting the tracks - and what they’re wearing
Just a heads-up: this guide contains SPOILERS for unlockable outfits and surprise characters - so proceed with caution if you want to discover them on your own!
Main Racers
There are 24 core racers available in Mario Kart World, including both familiar faces and newcomers. Many of these characters can unlock alternate outfits by collecting Dash Foods (all known variants are listed below their character) throughout the world. Each food corresponds to a unique look, which remains available once unlocked.
Mario
- Touring
- Happi
- All Terrain
- Cowboy
- Sightseeing
- Mechanic
- Aviator
- Dune Rider
Luigi
- Touring
- All Terrain
- Happi
- Gondolier
- Farmer
- Oasis
- Pro Racer
- Mechanic
Peach
- Touring
- Pro Racer
- Biker
- Vacation
- Aviator
- Sightseeing
- Yukata
- Farmer
Daisy
- Touring
- Pro Racer
- Biker
- Vacation
- Swimwear
- Oasis
Yoshi
- Touring
- Matsuri
- Food Slinger
- Swim Wear
- Pink Yoshi
- Blue Yoshi
- Purple Yoshi
Toad
- Pro Racer
- Explorer
- Burger Bud
- Train Engineer
Koopa Troopa
- Pro Racer
- All Terrain
- Runner
- Construction Worker
- Sailor
Bowser
- Pro Racer
- Biker
- All Terrain
- Hot Iron
Wario
- Pro Racer
- Wicked Wasp
- Sultan
- Captain Wario
- Biker
- Construction Worker
- Gladiator
Waluigi
- Pro Racer
- Biker
- Road Ruffian
- Mariachi
- Wampire
Rosalina
- Touring
- Pro Racer
- Biker
- Aurora
Pauline
- Aero
Baby Mario
- Pro Racer
- Swim Wear
- Work Crew
Baby Luigi
- Pro Racer
- Swim Wear
- Work Crew
Baby Peach
- Touring
- Pro Racer
- Explorer
- Sailor
Baby Daisy
- Touring
- Pro Racer
- Explorer
- Sailor
Lakitu
- Fisherman
- Pit Crew
Toadette
- Pro Racer
- Train Conductor
- Archivist
- Soft Server
Bowser Jr.
- Explorer
- Scout
- Biker Jr.
Baby Rosalina
- Touring
- Pro Racer
- Explorer
- Sailor
Birdo
- Pro Racer
- Vacation
King Boo
- Pro Racer
- Aristocrat
- Pirate
Shy Guy
- Pit Crew
- Slope Styler
Donky Kong
- All Terrain
NPC drivers
The game also features 26 NPC drivers who appear as background characters or in-race enemies. These characters become playable once you’ve been transformed into them using the Kamek item. While they don’t seem to have alternate outfits, they expand the roster with distinct visual styles and personalities.
Nabbit
Piranha Plant
Hammer Bro
Monty Mole
Goomba
Cow
Spike
Coin Coffer
Sidestep
Cheep Cheep
Dry Bones
Wiggler
Cataquack
Fish Bone
Pianta
Stingby
Rocky Wrench
Conkdor
Para-Biddybud
Penguin
Snowman
So, what are you most excited to try first?
A fan-favorite character or a brand-new look? Let us know which combo you're racing to unlock!