Eliminating the competition.
With Nintendo previously announcing that no more new content will be added to Mario Kart Tour, worse news has now arrived.
Nintendo has revealed that service for Mario Kart Tour will end on September 29, 2026, at 23:00 PT, finally bringing an end to the app, which was first released on September 25, 2019.
When speaking about the end of service, Nintendo shared the following:
Mario Kart Tour End-of-Service Notification
Service for the Mario Kart Tour game for smart devices will come to an end as of 11:00 p.m. Pacific on September 29.
We sincerely thank the many players who have loved and supported the game since service began so long ago.
Thank you for playing Mario Kart Tour.
See the below articles for information on how rubies and Mario Kart Tour Gold Passes are handled starting July 7, 2026.
As for how this affects the Gold Pass, Nintendo have provided the following breakdown and associated Q&A:
About the Gold Pass starting July 7, 2026
We stopped all automatic subscription renewals and new subscriptions to the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass during the maintenance that was held at 11:00 p.m. PT on July 7, 2026, in conjunction with the game’s end of service at 11:00 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026.
See below for information regarding how Mario Kart Tour Gold Passes will be handled until service ends.
1. Players whose Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass subscriptions extend past the start of maintenance at 11:00 p.m. PT on July 7, 2026:
You can continue to enjoy Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass benefits, minus continuous-subscription benefits, until 10:59 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026, for free.
Note: This includes players in a free-trial period.2. Players without a Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass subscription at the start of maintenance at 11:00 p.m. PT on July 7, 2026:
Beginning with the start of the Vacation Tour at 11:00 p.m. PT on August 4, 2026, until 10:59 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026, you can enjoy Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass benefits, minus continuous-subscription benefits, for free.
About using the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass until service ends:
Q&A:
Q. Do I have to take any extra steps to enjoy Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass benefits for free?
A. No extra steps are required to enjoy Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass benefits during its period of free availability.
Q. Which Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass benefits do I have access to?
A. You can access the following benefits.
・ Gold Gifts
・ Gold Challenges
・ 200cc
・ The maximum amount of base points and coins that can be earned in one day is doubled
・ The multiplayer pipe gauge will fill twice as fast
・ Multiplayer grade cap will be S+9.
Note: You cannot receive continuous-subscription benefits beginning 11:00 p.m. PT on July 7, 2026.Q. Can I not use the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass until 11:00 p.m. PT on August 4, even if I have used it in the past?
A. If you were not subscribed to the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass when maintenance began at 11:00 p.m. PT on July 7, 2026, you cannot use it until 10:59 p.m. PT on August 4, regardless of your past subscription history.
Q. Can you share a Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass between different operating systems during its period of free availability?
A. If you are using the same save data, you can enjoy the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass benefits regardless of operating system.
Lastly, Nintendo has confirmed there are no plans whatsoever to offer an offline version of the app. When service ends, that will mark the complete end of Mario Kart Tour after seven years.
About Mario Kart Tour:
Challenge players worldwide in multiplayer! — You can race against up to seven other players, whether they’re registered as in-game friends, nearby, or scattered around the world.
Multiplayer races can be customized with a variety of rules, such as individual or team races, kart speed, and number of item slots. You can play however you want!
Mario Kart takes a world tour! — Mario and friends go global in this new Mario Kart as they race around courses inspired by real-world cities in addition to classic Mario Kart courses! These destinations will be featured in tours that rotate every two weeks! In addition to courses based on iconic locales, some of your favorite Mario Kart characters will get variations that incorporate the local flavor of cities featured in the game!
Endless Mario Kart fun at your fingertips! — The Mario Kart series known and loved by many is ready to take the world by storm – one smart device at a time! With just one finger, you can steer and drift with ease and sling devastating items as you go for the gold in cups filled with new and classic Mario Kart courses.
Nab 1st place with items and Frenzy mode! — In Mario Kart Tour you have access to an arsenal of powerful items that can mix things up on the racetrack! Turn up the heat by activating the new Frenzy mode, which gives an unlimited supply of a certain item and makes you invincible! Make the most of the ensuing chaos, as Frenzy mode only lasts a short time!
Collect drivers, karts, badges, and more! — Earn Grand Stars by racing or fire off the featured pipe to receive more drivers, karts, and gliders! You can also proudly display badges, earned by completing certain challenges, next to your in-game name!
Bonus challenge courses put a twist on traditional races! — In certain races, 1st place isn’t always the goal. With names like “Vs. Mega Bowser” and “Goomba Takedown,” these bonus challenge courses demand a different approach to gameplay and strategy!
Race to increase your online rank! — Boost with the best of ’em! Your high scores will determine how you compare to other players all over the world. Keep practicing and trying out different combinations of drivers, karts, and gliders to increase your score and rise to the top!
Note: A Nintendo Account is required to play Mario Kart Tour.
Source: Nintendo
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