New Mario Kart World update adds a new Bob-omb Blast Battle mode and major track item 'performance' adjustments for Bullet Bill and the boomerang

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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:07:40 +0000

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A new software update for Mario Kart World has been released, adding a ton of gameplay adjustments and bug fixes on top of a new Battle mode.

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Bob-omb Blast Battle mode Adjustments to certain items have been introduced, alongside a ton of bug fixes A new software update for Mario Kart World has been released, adding a ton of gameplay adjustments and bug fixes on top of a new Battle mode.

Per the latest patch notes for version 1.6.0, Nintendo has introduced the Bob-omb Blast Battle mode, which long-time fans of the series may be familiar with. This mode, which was also featured in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , tasks players with popping their opponents' balloons in exchange for points by tossing the 10 Bob-ombs at their disposal, and the player with the most
points by the end of the match wins. Article continues below You may like Mario Kart World vs Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: which Nintendo racer stands atop the podium? Surprise Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Nintendo Switch 2 update adds a wealth of new content and fixes some of my biggest issues with the game The new Kirby Air Riders update is an absolute game-changer here's why

In Mario Kart World , the distance Bob-ombs can be thrown depends on how long you hold the L Button on the Nintendo Switch 2 .

Alongside a new Battle mode, Nintendo has also introduced a host of balance adjustments across the board, including performance changes to Bullet Bill
and the boomerang items.

For Bullet Bill, the range of its lateral movement has been increased, as
well as its speed on parts of Bowser's Castle, Starview Peak, and Rainbow
Road courses, and it's now easier to follow a shortcut route immediately
after using it.

The boomerang, however, has been nerfed and now has a reduced range and
number of consecutive throws allowed. Get daily insight, inspiration and
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Items in general have also been adjusted for all courses, and the probability of obtaining them in boxes, although we don't know if it's increased or decreased.

The game's invincibility time mechanic after spinning or crashing during a race has also been adjusted, but it "varies depending on the character and vehicle," and the "heavier the weight, the longer the invincibility time."

Additionally, when playing Single Player or 1p in Online Play and Wireless Play, up to two warnings will now be displayed when items like Red Shells or Spiny Shells come from behind, and the time it takes for the roulette stops
to determine the course in Online Play and Wireless Play has been shortened. What to read next Mario Tennis Fever review: new rackets make the court as frantic as a Mario Kart race Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park review Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup In Bellabel Park does the impossible by finally giving Nintendo Switch 2 mouse mode a reason to live

You can check out the full patch notes below, which also include 35 bug
fixes. Mario Kart World Ver. 1.6.0 - patch notes General Added Bob-omb Blast as a Battle mode. You can have up to 10 Bob-ombs on hand at a time. The distance Bob-ombs can be thrown depends on how long you hold the L Button. Adjusted the performance of Bullet Bill. Increased their range of lateral movement. It is now easier to follow a shortcut route immediately after using Bullet Bill. Increased Bullet Bills speed on parts of the Bowser's Castle, Starview Peak, and Rainbow Road courses. Adjusted the performance of the boomerang. Reduced the boomerangs range. Reduced the number of consecutive throws allowed. Adjusted the probability of items that can be obtained from item boxes during races. Adjusted the invincibility time after spinning or crashing during a race so that it varies depending on the character and vehicle. The heavier the weight, the longer the invincibility time. Made it
so that you wont get crushed by things, such as Thwomps, while spinning or crashing. It is now possible to be hit by lightning and Spiny Shells immediately after being crushed by things, such as Thwomps. Made it so that things like Bob-ombs and Bananas don't bounce on top of the vines of Ivy Piranha Plants. When playing Single Player or 1p during Online Play and Wireless Play, up to two warnings will be displayed when items like Red
Shells or Spiny Shells come from behind. Shortened the time until the
roulette stops to determine the course in Online Play and Wireless Play.
Fixed Issues Fixed an issue where the starting position would sometimes be incorrect. Fixed an issue where cows and other creatures that appeared
through Kamek's magic would fall through the ground. Fixed an issue where the display of Wiggler that appeared through Kameks magic would sometimes be incorrect. Fixed an issue where Thwomps or Rocky Wrench would appear in Airship Fortress or in the cannons in the race leading to Airship Fortress. Fixed an issue where the character would sometimes disappear from view when looking in the rearview mirror after using a Mega Mushroom. Fixed an issue where you could not return to a point before the Ivy Piranha Plant when using Rewind after transforming into a Bullet Bill. Fixed an issue where the item slot would not display correctly after using Boo and returning to Free Roam. Fixed an issue in Knockout Tour where players who passed through a checkpoint after the first-place player had already reached the goal would not be eliminated, even if their rank was outside the predetermined cutoff. Fixed an issue in Time Trials where the display of stacked tires would sometimes
appear incorrectly. Fixed an issue in Free Roam where a fleeing Nabbit would fall through the ground. Fixed an issue in Events where scores were not displayed on the results screen during practice. Fixed an issue where the screen display would sometimes become distorted after selecting Change Character in Free Roam in Online Play. Fixed an issue in Knockout Tour and Online Play where rankings would sometimes be incorrect after passing through checkpoints. Fixed an issue where the selected event would disappear when a communication error occurred after selecting Online Play. Fixed an issue in Online Play and Wireless Play where rivals using Bullet Bill sometimes appeared not to be transformed. Fixed an issue where the final results were not displayed after spectating in Knockout Tour in Online Play or Wireless Play. Fixed an issue in Knockout Tour where the player being spectated would not change after that player was eliminated. Fixed an issue where the gliding distance could be excessively long during the race from Airship Fortress to Dry Bones Burnout. Fixed an issue where using the Feather while jumping in
Shy Guy Bazaar during races from Airship Fortress or Wario Stadium to Shy Guy Bazaar could cause you to go off course. Fixed an issue where doing a wall ride in Shy Guy Bazaar during races from Airship Fortress or Wario Stadium to Shy Guy Bazaar could cause you to go off course. Fixed an issue in Bowser's Castle where players could crash while driving over lava with a Dash
Mushroom. Fixed an issue in Salty Salty Speedway where players would
sometimes fall through the ground after being hit by lightning and shrinking. Fixed an issue when in a battle on DK Pass where you would sometimes not be returned to the course after using a Feather and ending up outside the
course. Fixed an issue where using a Mega Mushroom near the fence in Dino
Dino Jungle could cause you to be returned to the course. Fixed an issue in Koopa Beach where some buoys were buried in the ground. Fixed an issue in Mario Circuit where using a Mega Mushroom could cause the player to get stuck on a fence. Fixed an issue in Mario Circuit where players could sometimes be returned to the course when riding on a wall of blocks. Fixed an issue where players would sometimes be returned to the course when driving along the wall near the starting point of Faraway Oasis. Fixed an issue where Bloopers sometimes appeared dark in replays of Rainbow Road. Fixed an issue in Rainbow Road where Spike Balls that appeared through Kamek's magic would sometimes move erratically. Fixed an issue where using the Feather to take a shortcut
on Rainbow Road could sometimes cause incorrect final rankings. Fixed an
issue where you would sometimes recover too far ahead if you fell off the course while gliding on Rainbow Road. Time Trials ghosts that have
encountered this issue may be removed from View Rankings without notice.
Fixed an issue in the race from Wario Shipyard to Starview Peak where players could sometimes fall off the course while taking a shortcut. Fixed an issue where using a Mega Mushroom near the fence in Wario Stadium could cause the player to fall off the course. Several other issues have been addressed to improve the gameplay experience. The best handheld games consoles for all budgets Our top handheld picks for gaming on the go

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