Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour to End Service on September 30

WHO:

Engadget - Nintendo is the company shutting down Mario Kart Tour.

Eurogamer.net - Square Enix is also shutting down its mobile game Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis.

WHAT:

Nintendo Everything - Nintendo announced that the game will end service at 11:00 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026, which is 2:00 a.m. ET on September 30, 2026.

Eurogamer.net - The Mario Kart mobile game is going offline on September 29th-30th.

Nintendo Everything - Players can use existing rubies in the Spotlight Shop, Mii Racing Suit Shop, and Coin Rush until service ends.

Nintendo Everything - Players without a Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass subscription at the start of maintenance can enjoy Gold Pass benefits for free starting with the Vacation Tour at 11:00 p.m. PT on August 4, 2026, until 10:59 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026.

Nintendo Everything - Nintendo stopped all automatic subscription renewals and new subscriptions to the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass during maintenance held at 11:00 p.m. PT on July 7, 2026.

Nintendo Everything - Players whose Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass subscriptions extend past the start of maintenance can continue to enjoy benefits until 10:59 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026, for free.

Engadget - Nintendo does not plan to release an offline version of Mario Kart Tour.

Eurogamer.net - Mario Kart Tour players can no longer buy rubies or the Gold Pass.

Eurogamer.net - Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis generated $20.8 million in September 2023 and $13.3 million in October 2023.

Eurogamer.net - By late 2024, Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis surpassed $100 million in gross player spending, with 71 percent of revenue coming from Japan.

Engadget - Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour.

Eurogamer.net - Mario Kart Tour players can no longer buy rubies or the Gold Pass.

Eurogamer.net - The Mario Kart mobile game is going offline on September 29th-30th.

Eurogamer.net - Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will end service on October 6th.

Eurogamer.net - Mario Kart Tour's launch in October 2019 marked the peak of Nintendo's mobile gaming push.

WHERE:

Eurogamer.net - The shutdowns are related to mobile gaming operations, which are being scaled back globally.

WHEN:

Eurogamer.net - Mario Kart Tour will end service on September 30.

Eurogamer.net - Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will end service on October 6.

WHY:

Eurogamer.net - There is a retreat from mobile adaptations of big gaming brands as publishers dial back spending.

Eurogamer.net - Square Enix deemed it difficult to support Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis into the future after careful consideration.

HOW:

Nintendo Everything - Players can access Gold Pass benefits without any extra steps during the free availability period starting August 4, 2026.

Nintendo Everything - Players do not need to take any extra steps to enjoy Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass benefits during its period of free availability.

Eurogamer.net - Square Enix is considering turning mobile games into premium single-player releases, similar to Octopath Traveler 0 and the upcoming Final Fantasy Resonance.

Eurogamer.net - The decision to shut down these games reflects a broader trend of publishers scaling back on mobile gaming investments.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 15:56 UTC)

Nintendo has announced that the Mario Kart mobile game will end service at 11:00 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026, which translates to 2:00 a.m. ET on September 30, 2026. To make the most of the remaining time, players can enjoy Gold Pass benefits without any extra steps during a free availability period starting August 4, 2026. This announcement marks a significant change for fans of the popular racing game on mobile devices.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 06:19 UTC)

Nintendo has announced that players can continue using their existing rubies in the Spotlight Shop, Mii Racing Suit Shop, and Coin Rush until the service ends. For those without a Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass subscription, they will be able to enjoy Gold Pass benefits for free starting with the Vacation Tour at 11:00 p.m. PT on August 4, 2026, lasting until 10:59 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026, with no extra steps required to access these benefits.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 01:28 UTC)

Nintendo has halted all automatic renewals and new subscriptions for the Mario Kart Tour Gold Pass during maintenance that took place recently. Players who already have subscriptions that extend past the maintenance start can continue to enjoy their benefits for free until 10:59 p.m. PT on September 29, 2026, while those without a subscription will be able to access Gold Pass benefits for free starting with the Vacation Tour on August 4, 2026, until the same cutoff time.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 17:28 UTC)

Nintendo has announced that there will be no offline version of Mario Kart Tour, and players can no longer purchase rubies or the Gold Pass. In gaming news, Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis generated impressive revenue, raking in $20.8 million in September 2023 and $13.3 million in October 2023, and by late 2024, it is expected to surpass $100 million in gross player spending, with a significant portion coming from Japan. Additionally, Square Enix is exploring the idea of transforming mobile games into premium single-player experiences, taking inspiration from titles like Octopath Traveler 0 and the upcoming Final Fantasy Resonance.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 16:34 UTC)

Nintendo is set to shut down Mario Kart Tour, with the mobile game going offline on September 30, while players can no longer purchase rubies or the Gold Pass. Additionally, Square Enix will end service for Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis on October 6, as both companies retreat from mobile adaptations of their major gaming franchises. This decision highlights a growing trend among publishers to scale back investments in mobile gaming operations worldwide.