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Garfield Kart’s X account took a jab at Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour shutdown, claiming Garfield Kart “will not randomly kill your game license” as Mario Kart Tour ends on September 29; the tease comes as Mario Kart World on Switch 2 receives updates, and the connection between the franchises is noted through Chris Pratt’s voice work for Mario and Garfield in recent films.
Nintendo confirms Mario Kart Tour will end service on September 29 at 11:00 p.m. PDT; no new content has been added since 2023 as in-game purchases and the Gold Pass have already ended, with the final Anniversary Tour serving as the last influx of new content, leaving the game online only with previously released material.
Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour on iOS and Android on September 29, 2026 at 11 p.m. PST, with no offline version planned. Automatic renewals for the Gold Pass have stopped as of July 7, 2026; existing subscriptions expire on August 4, 2026 and Gold Pass benefits will be available to all players at no cost through the end of service. Development on Mario Kart Tour had ended in 2023.
Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour and Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis are set to shut down later this year (MK Tour: Sept 29–30; Ever Crisis: Oct 6), part of a broader industry move away from mobile gaming as publishers like Nintendo and Square Enix recalibrate their strategies.
Nintendo announced Mario Kart Tour will shut down on September 29, 2026, at 11:00 PM PT, with no offline version planned. Ruby sales have ended, but existing rubies can be used in the Spotlight Shop and other features until the shutdown. Gold Pass renewals were stopped, and eligible players can continue to enjoy Gold Pass benefits for free until the end of service under specific rules, with a separate free period for non-subscribers from August 4 to September 29. The game originally launched on September 25, 2019.
Nintendo has confirmed that Mario Kart Tour will shut down on September 30, 2026, ending years of updates. Following earlier reductions in new content, players will see in-game notices detailing how rubies and the Gold Pass will be handled as the shutdown approaches.
Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour, a mobile game that was largely discontinued in 2023, is receiving its first new content update in years, featuring a new season called the Sunshine Tour to celebrate the release of Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2, including new outfits and karts. This marks a rare resurgence after support was officially ended, highlighting the game's significant revenue contribution despite Nintendo winding down most of its mobile offerings.
Nintendo has unexpectedly updated Mario Kart Tour with a special campaign celebrating the new Switch 2 game Mario Kart World, including new cosmetic items and a new kart, marking a rare return to the mobile game after years of no updates.
Nintendo has announced a special campaign for Mario Kart Tour from July 23 to August 6, 2025, marking its first new content in years to celebrate Mario Kart World, featuring new character and kart variations, after a period of no updates since 2023.
The rare Piranha Plant Pipeline track from Mario Kart Tour is temporarily available again from July 9 to July 22, marking only the third time it has been playable since 2019, sparking curiosity and questions about Nintendo's track selection and distribution practices.
Mario Kart Tour is offering a limited-time opportunity to play the exclusive track Piranha Plant Pipeline, which is not available in any other Mario Kart game, from July 9 to July 22, 2025, making it a unique experience for players during this period.
This article reviews various Mario Kart spin-offs and related games, including Famicom Grand Prix II, arcade versions, Mario Kart Tour, and Mario Kart Live, highlighting their influence, gameplay, and unique features as part of the series' broader history.
Nintendo has announced that it will end active support for Mario Kart Tour on October 4, meaning there will be no major updates to the game. However, the game's tours will continue to recycle, with the last one being the Halloween tour. While no new content will be added, players can still enjoy the game on Android.
Nintendo and DeNA have announced that they will no longer create new content for the mobile game Mario Kart Tour, four years after its launch. After the Anniversary Tour, all future seasons will consist of content from previous tours, with no new courses, drivers, karts, or gliders being added. This move suggests a potential release for the final DLC wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. Compared to other major publishers, Nintendo's focus on mobile games has been minimal, with only a small percentage of its earnings coming from the platform. Mario Kart Tour is the second highest-earning mobile game for Nintendo, surpassing Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.
Nintendo has announced that new content updates for Mario Kart Tour will end on October 4th, 2023, with the introduction of the Battle Tour. After that, the game will only offer previously seen content. The Anniversary Tour will go live on September 20th, 2023, providing players with additional content before the end of new updates. Nintendo has not provided an explanation for this decision.