Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour for Android and iOS on September 29 at 2 a.m. ET, ending almost seven years after its 2019 launch.

Ruby in-game currency sales and new Gold Pass purchases will stop; existing Gold Pass subscribers can retain benefits for free until shutdown, while non-subscribers receive the same benefits from August 4 onward.

There will be no offline version or post-closure play except for spending remaining resources.

Fans are reacting, with ongoing updates and discussions across social channels and related gaming outlets.

The closure is framed within industry trends, with reflection on how to support players who invested time and money.

Mario Kart Tour had over 200 million downloads and more than $200 million in player revenue by 2021, and remains a beloved title for many.

Recent related developments include a "playable" version feature highlighted by prominent YouTubers in the Mario Kart ecosystem.

The game introduced real-world location-based maps, some later incorporated into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe via DLC.

Critics and players criticized the mobile version for auto-steering, portrait-only controls, and its monetization model, diverging from traditional console play.

The piece emphasizes the bittersweet impact on long-time players while noting limited time for new players to experience the mobile version.

Shutdown is discussed alongside broader Mario Kart content, including updates to Mario Kart World and potential track preservation, with author commentary from GamesRadar.

The article’s information originally comes from Android Authority.