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