As we progress through the first month of the Switch 2’s launch, Nintendo has released a significant software update for its exclusive title, Mario Kart World.
This recent patch, designated Version 1.1.1 and released on June 17, 2025, addresses a variety of issues related to gameplay, including item usage, game stability, and online connectivity. Below is a detailed summary provided by Nintendo’s official support page:
**Mario Kart World – Ver. 1.1.1**
**Fixed Issues:**
– Resolved a problem preventing players from using items.
– Fixed controls that were occasionally unresponsive during character selection and when starting Free Roam from the map.
– Corrected a bug that caused the game to crash when viewing replays after races.
– Addressed issues leading to game shutdowns in Online Play following a race.
– Fixed inaccuracies in rate fluctuations displayed during Knockout Tour and Online Play.
– Resolved frequent communication errors that occurred when joining friends in VS Race or Battle modes online.
– Fixed an issue where players could slip through walls before crossing the finish line on DK Spaceport.
– Corrected a problem preventing players from returning to the correct position after falling off the track between Airship Fortress and Bowser’s Castle while gliding.
To continue enjoying game modes like Knockout Tour, players must update their version of Mario Kart World before going online. The update can be manually installed by pressing the plus or minus button on the software within the Switch 2 Home menu and selecting ‘software update.’ Alternatively, players can simply start the game and will receive a prompt to update.
This patch comes in the wake of the initial release of Version 1.1.1, which introduced various features and additional changes to the game. More information on this patch can be found in our previous post on Nintendo Life.