Mario Kart World: Mirror Mode Free Roam Unlocked via Mario 64 Easter Egg

Mario Kart World has captured the hearts of fans with its expansive open-world gameplay, and now players have uncovered an exciting way to experience the game’s Free Roam mode in Mirror Mode — a feature traditionally reserved for racing. This clever trick is not only fun to execute but also serves as a nostalgic nod to one of Nintendo’s most beloved classics: Super Mario 64.

Just like how Mario leapt into magical paintings to warp to different worlds in Princess Peach’s Castle, players can now do something similar in Mario Kart World. By navigating to the rooftop of the iconic castle in Free Roam, you can activate a hidden entrance that transports you into a mirrored version of the entire game world. But before attempting this secret, there's one important prerequisite: you must first unlock Mirror Mode in Grand Prix and Knockout Tour races.

To unlock Mirror Mode, complete all cups on the 150cc difficulty and collect a selection of P-Switches, Peach Medallions, and Question Panels scattered throughout the open world. Once unlocked, you’re ready to access the secret Mirror Mode in Free Roam.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Launch Free Roam and fast travel to Princess Stadium using the Y button.
2. Drive off the edge of the road while spiraling upward, keeping Peach’s Castle to your right.
3. Land on the large red roof below and make your way toward the main turret of the castle.
4. Approach the grand stained-glass window featuring Princess Peach — reminiscent of the portals from Super Mario 64.
5. Accelerate forward and drive straight through the window.

Upon impact, you’ll witness a visual ripple effect similar to entering a painting in Super Mario 64. In a blink, you'll be transported into a fully mirrored version of Mario Kart World — including a flipped world map. It’s a brilliant Easter egg that pays homage to Mario’s past while adding a fresh twist to the latest Mario Kart adventure.

This discovery quickly gained traction online, with many fans sharing their excitement on social media. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote: “Some nice Mirror Mode Easter egg haha,” accompanied by a clip of the effect in action.

“Some nice Mirror Mode Easter egg haha” – @Ninjinaut, June 7, 2025

Interestingly, earlier this week, some players noticed that Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator of Mario, was absent from Mario Kart World’s credits. While surprising to some, his omission might not be entirely unexpected given his more supervisory role in recent Nintendo projects. Meanwhile, in a lighthearted moment, a Japanese farmer praised the game’s attention to detail — particularly the realistic portrayal of the Cow character’s muddy rear end.

For those looking to dig deeper into Mario Kart World, our comprehensive guides cover everything from unlocking every hidden character to mastering Kamek Unlocks, which are essential for revealing new NPC Drivers. We’ve also mapped out all the Mario Kart World food locations so you can collect every outfit and costume available in the game.