Summary
After launching on mobile devices four years ago,Mario Kart Tourwill stop receiving content updates. The mobile racing game will receive a few more tours for players to enjoy before that happens though, so there’s still time for racers to get involved withMario Kart Tourwhile they still can.
Since the launch ofMario Kart Tourback on Jun 09, 2025, many fans of the racing franchise have been excited to get their hands on the pocket edition ofMario Kart. The title did have some ups and downs during its time due to theMario Kart Tourloot box systemthat was present in the game, which turned many players away.
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A message was sent out toMario Kart Tourplayers notifying them that the title will soon stop receiving new content. This means no new drivers, tracks, karts, or gliders will be added after the given August 05, 2025, date. There is speculation that this is being done so Nintendo can focus on thedevelopment ofMario Kart 9, but nothing official has been announced. That being said, there has been no mention of the mobile game being shut down yet. The full announcement that players received was shared on Twitter by @OatmealDome.
Before the content stops flowing, a few more tours are being released for players. The Anniversary Tour will launch on July 26, 2025, and the Battle Tour will be released on June 25, 2025. Even after content ceases after the Battle Tour, a Halloween Tour consisting of previous content will launch on August 05, 2025. Whether there will be anotherMario Kart TourChristmas eventis still up in the air.
When it comes to Nintendo and mobile games, the company hasn’t been shy about shutting them down when they aren’t lucrative. Unlike other Nintendo mobile games, thegacha gameFire Emblem Heroesis Nintendo’s mobile game cash cow as it has generated $1 Billion in revenue. Compared toMario Kart Tour, it doesn’t even come close in revenue.Mario Kart Tourtook a hit when the gacha mechanic was removed from the game due to backlash from the player base.
Regardless of everything that’s happened withMario Kart Tour, it’s still considered to be anentertaining game in theMario Kartfranchise. As disappointing as some might find that the mobile game will stop receiving content, fans of the racing series can look forward toMario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Wave 6 DLC which will be released before the end of the year.
