Nintendo will close Mario Kart Tour servers at the end of 2026 and has ruled out an offline mode. The 2019 mobile game that once saw explosive downloads now ends service after years without major updates.
Nintendo has confirmed it has no plans for an offline version.
The app itself will stay accessible for a while after the shutdown, allowing players to review their personal statistics until January 13, 2027.
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