Highlights
- Nintendo confirms it has stopped producing the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle
- Remaining stock will be the last available at retailers
- The move comes as the Switch 2 continues strong early momentum
Bundle heads toward sellout
Nintendo has confirmed it is ending production of the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, one of the most popular package deals tied to the company’s latest console launch.
The Switch 2 has seen strong demand since release, and the Mario Kart World bundle paired the new hardware with what was, at the time, its biggest launch title. According to Nintendo, that bundle is no longer being manufactured, meaning any units currently on shelves will be the final supply.
Confirmation comes via social media
Nintendo addressed the change in a post on X, stating that the Mario Kart World bundle has been discontinued. The company did not provide a timeline for when retailers will run out, but indicated that once current inventory is gone, the bundle will not return.
With the holiday season underway, availability may already be limited in some markets.
No explanation from Nintendo
Nintendo has not shared a reason for ending the bundle. The decision stands out because the company continues to sell other console-and-game packages, including bundles featuring Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
The lack of explanation has fueled speculation, though Nintendo has not confirmed any underlying factors.
What could come next
One possibility is that Nintendo is preparing to introduce a different Switch 2 bundle aimed at drawing in new buyers. Another theory centers on manufacturing costs, with some suggesting that rising hardware expenses may make it less practical to include a major game at a bundled price.
Similar cost pressures have previously led Sony and Microsoft to raise prices on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles in certain markets. Nintendo has not announced any Switch 2 price changes.
Last chance for buyers
For consumers planning to buy a Switch 2 alongside Mario Kart World, the bundle remains the most straightforward option—while supplies last. Once current stock is depleted, buyers will need to purchase the console and game separately unless Nintendo unveils a new bundle in the future.
