adminThe Mario Kart Tour shutdown is scheduled for September 29, 2026, ending the free-to-play mobile game’s service on iOS and Android. Nintendo has said there will be no offline version, so players should take note of the end date and the changes to in-game subscriptions and benefits.
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Mario Kart Tour shutdown date and service details
Nintendo announced that Mario Kart Tour will go offline at 11 p.m. PST on September 29, 2026. The game launched six years before the announcement, and its service will not continue in an offline mode after the shutdown.
Nintendo has not shared a reason for ending the game. The company thanked players who supported it throughout its service, but has not announced a replacement version for players who want to keep playing after the servers close.
This outcome differs from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, which received a premium version following the end of its original service in 2024. Nintendo has not announced a similar release for Mario Kart Tour.
What the shutdown means for Gold Pass players
Nintendo stopped automatic renewals and new subscriptions for the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass on July 7, as preparations for the shutdown began. The game’s in-app currency was also suspended. Players with a subscription extending beyond that date were told that its validity would end on August 4, 2026.
From August 4 until the end of service, Gold Pass benefits are set to be available to all players at no cost. If you have an active subscription or are reviewing an account connected to the game, check its renewal and validity details rather than assuming that paid benefits will continue after the stated cutoff.
Why new courses and characters stopped appearing
Development on Mario Kart Tour ended in 2023. Since the Anniversary Tour concluded, Nintendo has not added new courses, drivers, karts, or gliders. The planned service closure follows that end to ongoing content development.
For players, this means the game’s existing content remains the focus during the period before service ends. The announcement does not describe additional content or a way to transfer progress to another game, so players should avoid assuming that either option will be available.
What players should know before service ends
- End date: September 29, 2026, at 11 p.m. PST.
- Offline access: Nintendo has said an offline version will not be released.
- Gold Pass: New subscriptions and automatic renewals have stopped, and benefits are scheduled to become available to all players from August 4 until service ends.
- New content: No new courses, drivers, karts, or gliders have been added since the Anniversary Tour concluded.
The key point for anyone following the Mario Kart Tour shutdown is that the game is scheduled to become unavailable after September 29, 2026, with no offline edition announced. Check Nintendo’s latest service information for any updates before making decisions about the game or a subscription.
