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Hello and welcome to The Game Brief. Today we’re talking about why “Free Roam” mode just might be Mario Kart World’s killer app. When Ars Technica staffers dove back into a near-final build of Mario Kart World on the new Switch 2, they discovered that this hidden mode transforms the familiar kart racer into an open-world playground. Unlike standard races, you hit the plus button and suddenly “you’re dropped into a completely untimed and free-wheeling version of the vast Mario Kart World map.”
Your mission is to hunt down huge blue P-Switches that each “activate a short, timed challenge mission” in every climate—from volcanoes to snowdrifts. One might ask you to “seek peace by climbing the falls,” while another has you dodging T-rexes or grinding suspension-bridge rails. Beyond P-Switches, you’ll find hundreds of collectibles, hidden medallions, and whimsical surprises—like piloting a UFO just for the grin it brings.
With its mix of exploration, bite-sized races, and pure Mario magic, Free Roam could be the reason every new Switch 2 owner stays hooked on Mario Kart World. That’s today’s Game Brief—thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time.
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