Nintendo announces it will shut down the mobile game Mario Kart Tour on September 30. Multiple reports state the service will end permanently, and the company does not plan to release an offline version of the game. As a result, players will lose access once the shutdown occurs. The reports also frame the decision as part of Nintendo’s broader shift away from mobile game development and distribution, with Mario Kart Tour described as one of Nintendo’s major mobile releases. While the coverage does not provide additional details about the exact process for players after the shutdown or any alternative offerings, the core points are consistent across sources: the end date is September 30, the game will be removed from service at that time, and there will be no offline mode to continue playing without connectivity.