Service for the Mario Kart Tour game for smart devices will come to an end as of 11:00 p.m. Pacific on September 29.
We sincerely thank the many players who have loved and supported the game since service began so long ago.
Thank you for playing Mario Kart Tour.
See the below articles for information on how rubies and Mario Kart Tour Gold Passes are handled starting July 7, 2026.
About the end of ruby sales
About the Gold Pass starting July 7, 2026
8 Jul 2026 13:43
Yet another example of why physical media must be preserved. Personally I am never using a "games as a service" game ever again.
8 Jul 2026 18:47
Invest your money in things that last, so we can have more things that last.
8 Jul 2026 19:32
Tour was the free mobile game, right?
8 Jul 2026 19:38
This is/was a free mobile game/app.
8 Jul 2026 19:42
Just as much as all of the other gacha/microtransaction filled mobile games are "free", yes.
8 Jul 2026 20:32
I didn't even know people played. I tried it but quickly realized it was shit.
8 Jul 2026 22:16
I am familiar. Doesn't change the fact that it was digital only, and now the game will be completely inaccessible. Any money anyone spent on it is completely wasted. If it was a physical game, there would be options. Even if they would be limited. Free mobile games are just the "games as a service" model until the company decides they are not making enough money to support it. Happened just a little while ago with Elder Scrolls Blades too.
8 Jul 2026 22:59
Lemmy
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