A quick guide to the official ways you can race Mario Kart online right now.
Mario Kart is one of the most requested mario internet games for online multiplayer, and unlike the original platforming series, it was built from the ground up around racing against other players.
On Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports online races through Nintendo Switch Online, letting players compete in standard races, battle modes, and regularly rotating tracks.
Nintendo also publishes Mario Kart Tour for iOS and Android, a free-to-download mobile entry with rotating tours, characters, and online multiplayer races designed specifically for touchscreens.
Unlike the classic platformer, there isn't an official browser version of Mario Kart, since the game's kart-racing physics and online infrastructure are built specifically for console and mobile hardware. If you want a browser-based Mario experience right now, the classic platforming format is the one available here.
Not officially — Mario Kart titles are built for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices rather than browsers.
Mario Kart Tour is free to download on iOS and Android, with optional in-app purchases.
Yes, online races in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe require an active Nintendo Switch Online membership.
No console needed — play the original Mario platforming format free in your browser.
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