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Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour Mobile Game Shuts Down After Four Years
Key points
- Mario Kart Tour service ended on September 29, 2023.
- The game launched in 2019 and featured gacha mechanics.
- Nintendo stopped selling in-game currency in July 2023.
- The app will only display player stats, not be playable.
Mario Kart Tour Service Ends
Nintendo officially ended service for its mobile game, Mario Kart Tour, on September 29, 2023. The game, which first became available in 2019, was a free-to-play title known for its multiple currencies and gacha mechanics. The shutdown was announced in July, at which point Nintendo ceased selling in-game currency and ended auto-renewals for its subscription service.
Game Joins Other Discontinued Mobile Titles
Mario Kart Tour now joins a list of other Nintendo-published mobile games that have been discontinued, including Miitomo, Pokémon Rumble Rush, Dr. Mario World, and Dragalia Lost. Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which transitioned to an offline title, Mario Kart Tour will not be playable, with the app only displaying player statistics.
Impact on Players
The shutdown affects mobile players who engaged with the title. However, numerous Mario Kart games remain available on Nintendo consoles, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and other titles accessible on the Switch. Mario Kart Tour was primarily developed by Nintendo EPD, Nintendo's internal software development division.
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Nintendo has officially shut down its mobile game, Mario Kart Tour, on September 29, 2023. The game, launched in 2019, ceased in-game currency sales in July and will no longer be playable, joining other discontinued Nintendo mobile titles.