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PATCH REPORT

Mario Kart World

Ver. 1.6.0

Mar 30, 2026 · Nintendo Support update tracked by Buffs & Bugs

Switch 2
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Official note“The update will download and install automatically if the console is connected to the Internet and the Software Auto-Updates setting is enabled on your Nintendo Switch 2 console.”
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AffectedSwitch 2
Main focusGameplay changes and fixes
  • 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.
OFFICIAL UPDATE NOTES · NINTENDO SUPPORT

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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 Bill’s speed on parts of the Bowser's Castle, Starview Peak, and Rainbow Road courses.

Adjusted the performance of the boomerang.

Reduced the boomerang’s 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 won’t 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 Kamek’s magic would sometimes be incorrect.

Fixed an issue where Thwomps or Ro

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