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Nintendo Has Now Shut Down Mario Kart Tour
"Thank you for playing". If you weren't already aware, Nintendo has now officially shut down its free-to-play mobile game Mario Kart Tour.
Opinion: I Played Mario Kart Tour Every Day For Seven Years, And What Am I Left With?
Chequered flag. On 24th September 2019, Nintendo launched Mario Kart Tour for mobile devices. This was Mario’s second outing in mobile gaming, following 2016’s Super Mario Run, which had an impressive initial reception but seemingly failed to generate much revenue (compared with other big mobile games, including Nintendo’s own Fire Emblem Heroes). Mario Kart Tour aimed to change that, built with mobile player expectations in mind, and ultimately proved more successful than Super Mario Run at the
Mario Kart Tour Announces Final Anniversary Tour Ahead Of Shutdown
The mobile game service ends this month. A few months ago, Nintendo announced its free-to-play mobile title Mario Kart Tour would be ending its racing days on 30th September 2026. As we approach the final lap, Nintendo is now celebrating the game with a final Anniversary Tour. You can see the official trailer in the video above.
Mobile game Mario Kart Tour is winding down
There won't be an offline version, says Nintendo.
Mario Kart Tour to shut down in September 2026
Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart Tour will go offline on iOS and Android in September 2026.
Mario Kart Tour is being shut down and no offline version is planned
Mario Kart Tour gets an End-of-Service announcement, but players get free Gold Pass benefits
Mario Kart Tour Service Officially Ends This September
Permanent pit stop. Nintendo has announced that the mobile app Mario Kart Tour is officially coming to an end later this year, with online service closing on 30th September at 7am BST / 8am CET / 2am ET / 11pm PT (29th). Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which shut up shop back in 2024 only to be replaced by a paid offline version, Nintendo states that a similar deal for MKT is "not scheduled for release" at the time of writing.
Mario Kart Tour Service Officially Closes This September
Permanent pit stop. Nintendo has announced that the mobile app Mario Kart Tour is officially coming to an end later this year, with online service closing on 30th September at 7am BST / 8am CET / 2am ET / 11pm PT (29th). Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which shut up shop back in 2024 only to be replaced by a paid offline version, Nintendo states that a similar deal for MKT is "not scheduled for release" at the time of writing.
Nintendo Confirms Mario Kart Tour Shutdown After 7 Years, No Offline Version Offered
Nintendo will shut down smartphone racer Mario Kart Tour this September, after seven years of service.
Mario Kart Tour to end service on September 30
Nintendo will end service for Mario Kart Tour on September 29 at 11:00 p.m. PT … Source
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There seems to be a retreat from mobile adaptations of big gaming brands underway. From Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile being shut down to Sony heavily downsizing mobile operations, the gold rush for ambitious big-IP adaptations is declining. And now, Nintendo and Square Enix are following a similar path.