While the latest instalment in the Mario Kart series – Mario Kart World – has arrived without a 200cc mode, it has fortunately still got a Mirror Mode hidden away for you to unlock. That said, figuring out the exact prerequisites for Mirror Mode becoming available has been a challenge in and of itself.
Fortunately, after some testing, it turns out that Mirror Mode isn’t too much of a grind to unlock once you know exactly what you need to do. On top of that, Mirror Mode isn’t exclusive to racing; you can even explore the free-roam map in Mirror Mode too! Without further ado, here’s exactly how to unlock Mirror Mode in Mario Kart World.
How to unlock Mirror Mode in Mario Kart World
To unlock Mirror Mode in Mario Kart World, you want to complete the following list of tasks:
- Complete all Grand Prix (150cc)
- Complete all Knockout Tours (150cc)
- Find at least 10 Peach Medallions
- Find at least 10 Hidden Question (?) Panels
- Complete at least 10 P Switch mission
Once you have completed the above checklist, go ahead and complete the Special Cup (Grand Prix) once more.
After the Grand Prix, the credits will roll and then be followed by a brief cutscene. You will then get the ‘You have unlocked Mirror Mode’ pop-up!
Mirror Mode will then become an available difficulty when selecting a Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, or VS Race, but you can explore the open-world map in Mirror Mode while free-roaming as well.
How to Mirror Mode free-roam in Mario Kart World
To explore the free-roam map in Mirror Mode, you’ll want to travel to the Peach Stadium track and make your way to Peach’s Castle. At the top of the castle, there is a stained-glass window depicting Peach – taken straight out of Super Mario 64 – that you can drive into.
From where you spawn into the area (assuming you have fast-travelled to it), drive forward and take the left-most road. Follow the road around and keep looking right, until you see a red-tiled roof you can drive onto (shown below).
Just up ahead, you’ll see the stained-glass window depicting Peach that we’ve been on about!
Drive on inside, and when you re-emerge from the window, the free-roam map will now be mirrored!
For more on Mario Kart World, take a look at how to unlock all characters, all of their costumes, and how to unlock all vehicles.
