Mario Kart World – Every Playable Character & Unlockable Costume

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

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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

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  • Touring
  • Happi
  • All Terrain
  • Cowboy
  • Sightseeing
  • Mechanic
  • Aviator
  • Dune Rider

Luigi

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  • Touring
  • All Terrain
  • Happi
  • Gondolier
  • Farmer
  • Oasis
  • Pro Racer
  • Mechanic

Peach

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  • Touring
  • Pro Racer
  • Biker
  • Vacation
  • Aviator
  • Sightseeing
  • Yukata
  • Farmer

Daisy

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  • Touring
  • Pro Racer
  • Biker
  • Vacation
  • Swimwear
  • Oasis

Yoshi

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  • Touring
  • Matsuri
  • Food Slinger
  • Swim Wear
  • Pink Yoshi
  • Blue Yoshi
  • Purple Yoshi

Toad

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  • Pro Racer
  • Explorer
  • Burger Bud
  • Train Engineer

Koopa Troopa

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  • Pro Racer
  • All Terrain
  • Runner
  • Construction Worker
  • Sailor

Bowser

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  • Pro Racer
  • Biker
  • All Terrain
  • Hot Iron

Wario

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  • Pro Racer
  • Wicked Wasp
  • Sultan
  • Captain Wario
  • Biker
  • Construction Worker
  • Gladiator

Waluigi

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  • Pro Racer
  • Biker
  • Road Ruffian
  • Mariachi
  • Wampire

Rosalina

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  • Touring
  • Pro Racer
  • Biker
  • Aurora

Pauline

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  • Aero

Baby Mario

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  • Pro Racer
  • Swim Wear
  • Work Crew

Baby Luigi

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  • Pro Racer
  • Swim Wear
  • Work Crew

Baby Peach

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  • Touring
  • Pro Racer
  • Explorer
  • Sailor

Baby Daisy

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  • Touring
  • Pro Racer
  • Explorer
  • Sailor

Lakitu

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  • Fisherman
  • Pit Crew

Toadette

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  • Pro Racer
  • Train Conductor
  • Archivist
  • Soft Server

Bowser Jr.

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  • Explorer
  • Scout
  • Biker Jr.

Baby Rosalina

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  • Touring
  • Pro Racer
  • Explorer
  • Sailor

Birdo

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  • Pro Racer
  • Vacation

King Boo

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  • Pro Racer
  • Aristocrat
  • Pirate

Shy Guy

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  • Pit Crew
  • Slope Styler

Donky Kong

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  • 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

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Piranha Plant

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Hammer Bro

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Monty Mole

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Goomba

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Cow

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Spike

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Coin Coffer

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Sidestep

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Cheep Cheep

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Dry Bones

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Wiggler

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Cataquack

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Fish Bone

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Pianta

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Stingby

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Rocky Wrench

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Conkdor

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Para-Biddybud

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Penguin

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Snowman

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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!

Laura Axtmann

Laura’s a fan of all things fantasy, from games to movies and beyond. A Nintendo devotee since her pink DS Lite, she loves franchises like Zelda, Splatoon, and Animal Crossing. Studying communication science and psychology, her bachelor’s thesis focused on gaming addiction, while she explores creativity through digital art and game design....