The Mario Kart World Direct is a wrap, and it's painted a pretty irresistible picture of one of the most exciting upcoming Switch 2 games. We've been live-blogging highlights - that Free Roam mode looks excellent - and if you weren't able to watch the Direct live,

Double Dash introduced the iconic double item box design, combining vibrant colors with an unobtrusive white outline. Mario Kart 7 cranked up the saturation of item boxes, featuring a gorgeous neon palette that ensures they stand out.

Mario Kart World is on track to be the biggest launch title for the Switch 2 and Nintendo is presenting a brand-new Direct today to dive deep into what makes it so special, and we're here to break it all down!