How to Expand Your Roster in Mario Kart World
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon's latest guide details the exact methods for unlocking all 50 characters in Mario Kart World, covering Grand Prix cups, the Kamek item, and map UFOs.
Mario Kart World boasts a massive roster of 50 drivers, but securing your favorites takes a bit of work beyond just booting up the game. According to a comprehensive breakdown by Polygon, unlocking the full lineup requires a mix of traditional Grand Prix progression, smart item manipulation, and some clever map exploration. While outfits have their own separate unlock paths, adding base characters to your roster means mastering a few specific gameplay mechanics.
For standard character unlocks, simply completing Grand Prix cups is enough to add drivers to your selection screen. You do not even need to podium or take first place to earn them, as just finishing the cup gets the job done. However, things get a bit more chaotic when you chase characters tied to the Kamek item. Because Kamek is rare in standard play, players are utilizing the Version 1.4.0 update to set up custom VS races where Kamek is the only available item, making it much easier to trigger specific character transformations across tracks like Peach Beach and Airship Fortress.
Beyond Grand Prix and Kamek shenanigans, players can also unlock characters by interacting with UFOs scattered across the open map. Using the tractor beam lets you absorb and subsequently unlock characters, while fast traveling can force a quick respawn if the UFO vanishes. If you are playing with friends, you can even join an online lobby with someone who already has everything unlocked and use the UFO method to fast track your own roster. Be sure to check out the original guide on Polygon for the exact track locations and confirmed Kamek drop spots to finish your collection efficiently.
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Original article: Polygon