Nintendo announces that Mario Kart Tour is shutting down
Nintendo ends its mobile racing era as Mario Kart Tour prepares for permanent shutdown
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The brief
The company cited broader industry trends as part of its decision, with *Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis* also set to shut down. Coverage from **Engadget, Eurogamer.net, Kotaku, Polygon, and WHIO TV** frames this as part of a larger shift in mobile gaming, where publishers are scaling back on high-profile titles amid evolving market dynamics.
Players will have until the end of September to complete in-game content, with no further updates or multiplayer support expected after shutdown. Nintendo has not confirmed whether future mobile adaptations of its franchises are planned, though industry analysts suggest a continued focus on console and hybrid gaming.
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Quick answers
When will Mario Kart Tour stop working?
The game will shut down permanently on **September 30, 2026**, according to Nintendo’s official announcement.
Will there be a replacement or new mobile Mario Kart game?
Nintendo has not announced any plans for a new mobile *Mario Kart* title. Coverage does not yet specify whether future adaptations will be released.
Are other Nintendo mobile games affected?
*Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis* is also set to shut down, per reports from **Eurogamer.net**, but no other Nintendo mobile titles have been mentioned in current coverage.
Coverage (7)
- Mario Kart Tour End of Service Date Announced Crunchyroll · 3h ago
- Mario Kart Tour to shut down in September 2026 GamesIndustry.biz · 3h ago
- Nintendo Will Shut Down Mario Kart Tour On September 30 Engadget · 3h ago
- Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis are the next two high-profile mobile games shutting down as publishers dial back spending Eurogamer.net · 3h ago
- Mario Kart Tour to drive off into the sunset WHIO TV · 7h ago
- Mario Kart Tour Will Be Gone Forever September 29 Kotaku · 7h ago
- It's the end of an era for Mario Kart as Nintendo shuts down another mobile game Polygon.com · 7h ago
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