Nintendo to shut down Mario Kart Tour on September 30, with no offline alternative

Nintendo announced the September 30, 2026 discontinuation of Mario Kart Tour, the mobile racer that launched in 2019. The company will not release an offline version, rendering the app unplayable once servers close. Beginning August 5, all remaining players gain free access to premium Gold Pass content through the shutdown date, removing monetization barriers in the final weeks.