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Mario Kart World has brought back the legendary Rainbow Road, but now, it’s hidden behind a special challenge. Unlocking it is not just about speed alone. It requires players' dedication across the complete Grand Prix circuit.
The players must prove their commitment by completing the series of races before they can access the fan-favorite track, which is thrilling to be conquered. The iconic path is the ultimate prize, and it is reserved for those who have truly raced the world. Here is all you need to know about how to unlock Mario Kart World’s Rainbow Road.
Conquer all Mario Kart World Grand Prix cups
Forget about the gold trophies or any blistering lap times. To unlock the Rainbow Road is hinged completely on one’s participation.
The mission is to complete all initial 7 Grand Prix Cups. It means to race through all four tracks in each of these Cups: Banana, Flower, Leaf, Lightning Mushroom, Shell, and Star, once. Irrespective of whether you come last or first, it doesn’t matter. Finishing the race is the only requirement to unlock Rainbow Road.In the game, you will tackle the massive 28 unique tracks roster. The tracks span the entire game world and demand players to master the diverse challenges and terrains.
The list of all the tracks that are to be covered is mentioned below.
How to Unlock the Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World!
| Cups | Tracks |
| Flower Cup | Airship Fortress |
| Leaf Cup | Boo Cinema |
| Lightning Cup | Bowser's Castle |
| Leaf Cup | Cheep Cheep Falls |
| Lightning Cup | Choco Mountain |
| Mushroom Cup and Shell Cup | Crown City (appears in two Cups) |
| Flower Cup | Desert Hills |
| Star Cup | DK Pass |
| Mushroom Cup | DK Spaceport |
| Leaf Cup | Dandelion Depths |
| Banana Cup | Dino Dino Jungle |
| Leaf Cup | Dry Bones Burnout |
| Shell Cup | Faraway Oasis |
| Banana Cup | Great ? Block Ruins |
| Shell Cup | Koopa Troopa Beach |
| Lightning Cup | Moo Moo Meadows |
| Mushroom Cup | Mario Bros. Circuit |
| Banana Cup | Peach Beach |
| Shell Cup | Peach Stadium |
| Banana Cup | Salty Salty Speedway |
| Flower Cup | Shy Guy Bazaar |
| Star Cup | Sky-High Sundae |
| Star Cup | Starview Peak |
| Lightning Cup | Toad's Factory |
| Star Cup | Wario Shipyard |
| Flower Cup | Wario Stadium |
| Mushroom Cup | Whistlestop Summit |
Make sure to cross the finish line on each of the Mario Kart tracks mentioned above.
Special Cup and Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World
How to Unlock the Special Cup + Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World
As you complete your final race in the Seventh Cup, a special scene will play. It will unlock the hidden 8th Cup—the prestigious Special Cup. It is where the Rainbow Road resides and serves as a grand finale. It is not just about the one track. The Special Cup comes with 4 new challenges for you to master.
Unlock Special Cup and Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World after completing 28 tracks roster (image via Nintendo)
The Cup progression takes the players through Acorn Heights, Mario Circuit, Peach Stadium, and finally culminates in Rainbow Road, the breathtaking finale road. The version is a fresh and expansive take on the classic. It is designed as the ultimate test of Mario Kart World. Just grab the kart, hit on track, and earn the stripes under the rainbow. The journey through all base Cups is the only one you need.
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