Mario Kart Tour Ending New Content, Recycling Old as Nintendo Shifts Mobile Strategy

Nintendo announced Mario Kart Tour will no longer receive new content after October 4, 2023. The game will recycle old content going forward.
Mario Kart Tour launched in 2019 and became one of Nintendo's most lucrative mobile games, earning over $293 million globally.
The game's "Spotlight Pipes" loot box mechanic was controversial and led to a class action lawsuit against Nintendo.
Nintendo removed the Spotlight Pipes in 2022 but still faces legal action over them.
Nintendo has other active mobile games like Animal Crossing Pocket Camp and Fire Emblem Heroes, and aims to expand its business.

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Mario Kart Tour Ending New Content, Recycling Old as Nintendo Shifts Mobile Strategy

Nintendo announced Mario Kart Tour will no longer receive new content after October 4, 2023. The game will recycle old content going forward.
Mario Kart Tour launched in 2019 and became one of Nintendo's most lucrative mobile games, earning over $293 million globally.
The game's "Spotlight Pipes" loot box mechanic was controversial and led to a class action lawsuit against Nintendo.
Nintendo removed the Spotlight Pipes in 2022 but still faces legal action over them.
Nintendo has other active mobile games like Animal Crossing Pocket Camp and Fire Emblem Heroes, and aims to expand its business.

kotaku.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Nintendo Reveals New Animal Crossing Bundles and Switch Lite Colors - IGN

9/11/2023

Nintendo Ending New Content for Mario Kart Tour Mobile Game, Pivoting Away from Mobile

9/14/2023

Nintendo Announces Wave 6 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Adding Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, Peachette, and Daisy Circuit

The final wave of DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will introduce Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, Peachette, and Daisy Circuit from Mario Kart Wii, and will be released this holiday season.

9/14/2023

Nintendo Announces Paper Mario Remake, Mario vs Donkey Kong, Classic Game Remasters, and More in Latest Direct