Release (UK): 16/10/2020
Release (USA): 16/10/2020
Release (Jap): 16/10/2020
Genre: Racing
Developer: Velan Studios
Publisher: Nintendo Co., Ltd.





Bring Mario Kart into your home
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit takes the thrill of Mario Kart and merges it with real-world augmented reality, turning your living space into a customisable racetrack. The Luigi Set includes a remote-controlled Luigi kart, which players control via their Nintendo Switch as they race through courses they design themselves. Using four included cardboard gates, players can create unique circuits, with the game translating their home environment into a dynamic racecourse filled with virtual hazards, power-ups, and classic Mario Kart chaos.
A fresh take on classic racing
While the core gameplay stays true to the Mario Kart series, Home Circuit introduces an innovative way to play. The in-game camera on the kart streams real-time footage to the Switch screen, overlaying familiar Mario Kart elements like item boxes, rival racers, and speed boosts. Different race conditions, such as underwater tracks or snowy environments, alter the way the kart handles in real life, adding a creative twist to the experience. It’s a mix of digital and physical play that feels fresh and exciting.
Customise your track and race with friends
One of the best features of Home Circuit is the ability to build and rebuild tracks however you like. Whether it’s winding through furniture, under tables, or around obstacles, each track layout feels unique. Multiplayer races are also possible if a second player has a Mario Kart Live set, allowing for thrilling real-world competition. While the game requires space for racing, the blend of physical and digital gameplay makes it a standout addition to the Mario Kart franchise, offering a racing experience like no other.
See the whole series:
- Super Mario Kart (1992)
- Super Mario Kart: Barcode Battler II (1993)
- Mario Kart 64 (1996)
- Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)
- Mario Kart DS (2005)
- Mario Kart 7 (2011)
- Mario Kart 8 (2014)
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017)
- Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit: Mario Set (2020)
- Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit: Luigi Set (2020)
(Indicates year of first release. Dates may differ between regions.)