Mario Kart World Introduces Charge Jump and Rewind Abilities Ahead of June Launch
Nintendo has officially unveiled two brand-new gameplay mechanics for *Mario Kart World* during its April 17 Mario Kart World Direct: Charge Jump and Rewind. These new features aim to bring fresh strategy and excitement to the beloved racing series.
**Charge Jump** allows players to build up a powerful jump by holding the drift button while driving straight. Releasing it launches racers into the air, opening up new options like rail grinds, wall rides, and mid-air dodges to avoid attacks.
**Rewind**, on the other hand, lets players reverse time slightly to retry tricky maneuvers or fix mistakes. The ability only affects the user, so others on the track continue moving forward. While useful for practice or precise racing, players will need to use it wisely in competitive play.
*Mario Kart World* is the first major Mario Kart entry for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Alongside these new abilities, the game will feature new modes like Freeroam and Knockout, plus new characters, items, vehicles, and outfits.
*Mario Kart World* launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5.
