In each competition, Mario Kart World requires a substantial selection of characters due to having 24 racers per race. To accomplish this, they’ve incorporated numerous random enemies from Mario’s past as drivers. However, you don’t instantly receive them all. While a good portion of the roster is accessible immediately upon starting the game, several primary characters and many enemy racers must be unlocked through gameplay.
As a devoted fan, I’ll guide you through each playable character in this game and reveal how you can unlock them all. There are even more hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Join me as we uncover the secrets of Rainbow Road and Mirror Mode – two exciting features that will deepen your gaming experience!
How to unlock every character in MKW
Here is a full list of every locked character and how to get them
| Characters | Unlock Method |
|---|---|
| Donkey Kong | Complete the Mushroom Cup |
| Daisy | Complete the Flower Cup |
| Rosalina | Complete the Star Cup |
| Lakitu | Complete the Shell Cup |
| Birdo | Complete the Banana Cup |
| King Boo | Complete the Leaf Cup |
| Bowser Jr | Complete the Lightning Cup |
| Cataquack | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Chargin’ Chuck | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Coin Coffer | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Conkodor | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Dolphin | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Fish Bone | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Peepa | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Pianta | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Rocky Wrench | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Spike | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
| Swoop | Be transformed into it by the Kamek Item during a race |
How completing cups works
You may believe that a cup is only considered “complete” if you manage to win it, but this isn’t always true. In reality, a Grand Prix Cup is deemed complete even if you end up in 24th place during a 50cc race. The method of play or your final position in the overall rankings are irrelevant; what matters is that you’ve participated from start to finish. Once you’ve done so, the cup will be marked as “complete,” and you’ll gain access to the related character.
How the Kamek Item works
In the game, non-player characters (NPCs) who participate in races are referred to as “NPC racers.” These characters can be unlocked by being transformed into them when struck by a Kamek item during races, but since receiving this item is determined by other players, it’s difficult to guarantee that you will get hit with it.
The item functions by striking players in front of the one who activated it, making a higher rank advantageous in this case. Moreover, certain tracks offer increased chances for specific character transformations, so for those seeking a specific character, our convenient guide can help you find which track corresponds to your desired character.
| Character | Course |
|---|---|
| Cataquack | Peach Beach |
| Chargin’ Chuck | Mario Bros Circuit |
| Coin Coffer | Crown City |
| Conkodor | Faraway Oasis |
| Dolphin | Koopa Troopa Beach |
| Fish Bone | Dry Bones Burnout and the road to Toad’s Factory |
| Peepa | Boo Cinema |
| Pianta | Koopa Troopa Beach and the road to Crown City |
| Spike | Whistlestop Summit |
| Swoop | Dandelion Depths |
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2025-06-09 15:48