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Developing· Nintendo· Published Jul 8, 2026

Nintendo Everything reports Mario Kart Tour will shut down this September

Nintendo reported the upcoming closure of Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices, with official servers scheduled to go dark late on September 29. Unlike some other titles, there are no plans to release an offline edition of the racing game.

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The mobile game Mario Kart Tour is ending its service life this fall, with Nintendo halting ruby sales and gold pass renewals ahead of the final shutdown. The move marks a total departure as no standalone or offline version will be offered following the service termination.

Why this matters

This represents many players' first mobile experience with the franchise and its closure marks a significant shift in Nintendo's ongoing smartphone strategy.

Confidence reason

The reporter provides specific dates and details regarding the discontinuation of service and digital currency sales.

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