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The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here, and along with it comesMario Kart World, the latest entryin Nintendo’s legendary karting series. Included in a premium launch Switch 2 bundle, some players have found that they can’t downloadMario Kart World, or are unable to access the digital copy that was supposed to come with the game.
Though many bundles came with a game card, depending on your region, you may have received a Switch 2 with authorized access toMario Kart Worldas a free download instead. This guide explains how to activate the Switch 2Mario Kart Worldbundle and where to find theMario Kart Worldvirtual game card download codeburied deep in Nintendo Switch Online menus.
To activate your copy ofMario Kart Worldincluded withthe launch Nintendo Switch 2 bundle, you must follow a few steps as you set up your new Switch 2. First and foremost, link your main Nintendo Switch Online account to your Switch 2 during setup. Once you have completed setup and see the home screen, follow these steps to find theMario Kart Worlddownload location:
At the bottom of the Settings menu in your Account Information screen, if you purchased aMario Kart Worldbundle Switch 2, youshould see a section titled “Products Bundled With This System"withMario Kart Worldas an option. Select “Download”, then scroll down the following menu and select “Download” once more.
This will activate yourMario Kart Worldvirtual game card and add it to your account – finally, simply let the game download in the background. As a more than 20 GB game, expect it to take a short while to downloadMario Kart World.
