How to Start a Multiplayer Race in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
In this article, you’ll learn how to start a multiplayer race in Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit.
Important Information
- Each player must have their own Nintendo Switch console or Nintendo Switch Lite system and a kart from the Mario Set or Luigi Set.
- For the best multiplayer experience, players should sit near each other so that their Nintendo Switch consoles can communicate without interference.
- You must complete the tutorial race before you can access the Multiplayer menu.
In Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit up to four players can race together in Grand Prix or custom races.
- Make sure each player’s kart is charged and synced to their own Nintendo Switch console.
- Select which player will host the race. The other player(s) will join the host’s world.
- Whether they are a host or a guest, each player has the opportunity to collect coins in Grand Prix races to unlock items in their game.
Will you be the host or a guest?
- From the game’s main menu, select Multiplayer.
- Select Host Game.
- Wait for the other player(s) to join the game. You can drive around freely while other players join. If you approach Gate 1, you can create a new course.
- When ready to race, approach Gate 1 and start a Grand Prix or custom race. You’ll be able to choose the rules and speed of the race.
- Each player must face Gate 1 and press the X Button to indicate that they’re ready for the race to begin.
- From the game’s main menu, select Multiplayer.
- Find your host from the available list of games to join and select their name.
- You can drive around freely while the host selects the settings or other players join.
- When ready to start a race, each player must face Gate 1 and press the X Button.