Nintendo is preparing to retire its mobile racer Mario Kart Tour, announcing an end of service date of 30 September 2026 and marking the final weeks of the game with a celebratory Anniversary Tour.
The free-to-play mobile title, developed in collaboration between Nintendo and DeNA, first launched on iOS and Android on 25 September 2019 and has run monthly themed tours and live events since.
As the game approaches its shutdown, Nintendo has released promotional material for the Anniversary Tour and published a final MKT report summarizing long-running player statistics.
In official messaging, Nintendo noted that the current Sundae Tour will conclude and that the Anniversary Tour is intended as a thank-you event for the player community as the service winds down.
The final MKT report compiles historical data from Mario Kart Tour's lifecycle, including the total roster and the game's most-used characters.
Nintendo highlighted the top 20 drivers used in races, with Bowser listed as the most-played driver, followed by Peach in second and Toad in third.
The company has also posted an FAQ confirming there are no plans to release an offline version of Mario Kart Tour after servers close.
For context within Nintendo's broader strategy, Mario Kart Tour was a mobile complement to the console Mario Kart series, which continues on Nintendo Switch through titles and updates announced via Nintendo Direct and the eShop.
Unlike those console entries, Mario Kart Tour was designed specifically for smartphones and relied on online services and live content to function.
Players who want to revisit the game ahead of the shutdown should note the official end date and any guidance Nintendo issues about in-game purchases, account data, or final events.
Nintendo has made an official trailer available for the Anniversary Tour and the MKT report is intended to provide a retrospective look at the title's run.
This closure concludes a multi-year mobile experiment for Nintendo and DeNA in bringing the Mario Kart franchise to smartphones.
The Anniversary Tour and the accompanying report provide a final chapter for Mario Kart Tour as the development teams prepare for the service to end on 30 September 2026.
The free-to-play mobile title, developed in collaboration between Nintendo and DeNA, first launched on iOS and Android on 25 September 2019 and has run monthly themed tours and live events since.
As the game approaches its shutdown, Nintendo has released promotional material for the Anniversary Tour and published a final MKT report summarizing long-running player statistics.
In official messaging, Nintendo noted that the current Sundae Tour will conclude and that the Anniversary Tour is intended as a thank-you event for the player community as the service winds down.
The final MKT report compiles historical data from Mario Kart Tour's lifecycle, including the total roster and the game's most-used characters.
Nintendo highlighted the top 20 drivers used in races, with Bowser listed as the most-played driver, followed by Peach in second and Toad in third.
The company has also posted an FAQ confirming there are no plans to release an offline version of Mario Kart Tour after servers close.
For context within Nintendo's broader strategy, Mario Kart Tour was a mobile complement to the console Mario Kart series, which continues on Nintendo Switch through titles and updates announced via Nintendo Direct and the eShop.
Unlike those console entries, Mario Kart Tour was designed specifically for smartphones and relied on online services and live content to function.
Players who want to revisit the game ahead of the shutdown should note the official end date and any guidance Nintendo issues about in-game purchases, account data, or final events.
Nintendo has made an official trailer available for the Anniversary Tour and the MKT report is intended to provide a retrospective look at the title's run.
This closure concludes a multi-year mobile experiment for Nintendo and DeNA in bringing the Mario Kart franchise to smartphones.
The Anniversary Tour and the accompanying report provide a final chapter for Mario Kart Tour as the development teams prepare for the service to end on 30 September 2026.
