Nintendo is ending its free-to-play mobile game Mario Kart Tour, and is doing so with a final in-game event. Multiple outlets report that the game enters its last phase with a “final anniversary tour” for players to participate in.
Nintendo previously announced that Mario Kart Tour will shut down on 30 September 2026. As that date approaches, Nintendo releases a celebratory tour and promotional materials, including an official trailer mentioned by Nintendo Life. My Nintendo News also reports that Nintendo shares additional in-game information tied to the anniversary, including player-related statistics such as character popularity among racers.
Across the coverage, the emphasis differs slightly: Nintendo Life focuses on the timing of the shutdown and the announcement of the final anniversary tour, while My Nintendo News highlights the tour itself and the inclusion of new in-game stats. Both accounts align that the final tour arrives as the service prepares to close at the end of September 2026.
