Nintendo prepares to cut Mario Kart Tour after 7 years of support

Mario Kart Tour has recently announced its upcoming end of service. The mobile racing game will have its online servers terminated on September 29, 2026, at 11:00 PM.

It’s also confirmed that the sales of rubies and Gold Pass subscriptions have also ended, including automatic renewals. Anyone with existing rubies or a Gold Pass subscription before the termination notice can still use their value and benefits until the final day.

Gold Gift
Gold Challenge
200cc Open
Double the daily limit on base points and coins
Double the amount of multiplayer gauge gain
Maximum access to S+9 multiplayer rank

Service for the Mario Kart Tour game ends on Sept. 29 at 11:00 p.m. PT / Sept. 30 at 8:00 a.m. CEST. Thank you for your support throughout the years. For info on how rubies and the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass will be handled moving forward, see in-game notifications or FAQ below.
— Mario Kart Tour (@mariokarttourEN) July 8, 2026

Players who aren’t subscribed to Gold Pass before the termination notice can also use its benefits for free during the Vacation Tour on August 5, 2026, at 3 PM JST (11 PM PST) until the end of service. At the moment, Nintendo hasn’t confirmed any plans for an offline version, but will keep the community updated for any remaining support before the game’s closure.

Brandon Williams

Brandon has played games ever since the PS2 like Ape Escape, Rampage Total Destruction, and Crash Bandicoot. His love for RPGs would only grow once he played Persona 3, which made him try other immersive games like Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne and Xenoblade Chronicles. He continues to play on modern consoles like PS4 and Nintendo Switch 2.