The mobile version of Mario Kart Tour has officially shut down, ending its service on iOS and Android devices after seven years. Nintendo announced the closure, which will take effect on September 30. The game, launched on September 25, 2019, was a popular racing title that allowed players to compete in local and online races using characters from the Mario franchise. According to AppMagic, the game had more than 276 million downloads and generated around $268.5 million in revenue through in-game purchases.
In preparation for the shutdown, Nintendo has already stopped selling rubies, the in-game currency used to unlock special items and features. However, players who still have rubies can continue using them until the service ends in specific game modes such as the Spotlight Shop, the Mii Racing Suit Shop, and the Coin Rush mode. These features will remain accessible until September 30.
The Gold Pass, a subscription service that provided additional in-game benefits, is also affected by the shutdown. Since maintenance on July 7, new subscriptions and automatic renewals have been paused. Players who were already subscribed can continue using the Gold Pass benefits for free until the closure, but they will no longer receive the rewards tied to ongoing subscriptions.
For players who were not subscribed to the Gold Pass at the time of the maintenance, Nintendo has introduced a special offer. Starting August 4, 2026, with the launch of the Vacation Tour, some Gold Pass benefits will be available for free until September 29. These include Gold gifts, Gold challenges, the 200cc race mode, doubled daily rewards, a faster multiplayer progress bar, and a multiplayer rank capped at S+9. This offer aims to provide a final opportunity for players to enjoy some of the game's premium features before its complete closure.
Nintendo Ends Mario Kart Tour Service After Seven Years
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