Nintendo Shutting Down Mobile Game Mario Kart Tour in September 2026

Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour, its smartphone racing game, in September 2026 after seven years of service.

Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo's mobile racing game, will go offline on September 30, 2026 — ending a seven-year run on smartphones. Nintendo confirmed the shutdown, which marks a full end to the game's service rather than a gradual wind-down. The game launched in 2019 and has been available on iOS and Android devices, featuring a paid Gold Pass subscription tier alongside its free-to-play base. Details about what happens to the Gold Pass subscription and any purchased content are part of the shutdown announcement, though specifics from sources on those terms are limited. Mario Kart Tour was Nintendo's entry into the mobile gaming market, part of a broader push that also included games like Fire Emblem Heroes and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, the latter of which also shut down in 2024.

Why it matters

The closure affects players who have spent money on Gold Pass subscriptions or in-app purchases, as those investments will no longer be accessible after September 30, 2026. It also continues a pattern of Nintendo winding down its mobile gaming experiments.

What's next

Players should watch for Nintendo's official communication on refund or compensation policies for Gold Pass subscribers ahead of the September 30, 2026 shutdown date.

Key facts

Bias & framing notes

All three sources agree on the core fact of the shutdown and the September 2026 date. GoNintendo used a playful 'Waving the checkered flag' framing, while IGN and Nintendo Everything reported straightforwardly. Nintendo Everything provided the most detail about subscription specifics, though those details were not fully elaborated in available reporting.