How to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World?

Mario Kart World revives the iconic Rainbow Road, but it's concealed behind a unique challenge. The players must demonstrate their dedication, completing all seven initial Grand Prix Cups to unlock the fan-favorite track. Finishing each of the races, regardless of position, is an important key to moving forward for Special Cup, where Rainbow Road awaits. Follow the guide and make sure not to miss either Mario Kart track.
How to unlock Rainbow Road in Mario Kart World?
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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 7 other Cups (image via Nintendo)
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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