Nintendo Ending New Content for Mario Kart Tour Mobile Game

Nintendo announced Mario Kart Tour will end new content after October 4th, though the game will still be available to play.
The game has been very profitable, generating nearly $300 million revenue as of last year.
Mario Kart Tour was Nintendo's second most successful mobile game behind Fire Emblem Heroes.
The game faced controversy for its loot box "Spotlight Pipes" mechanic, which Nintendo removed last year.
Nintendo still plans to release content for other mobile games like Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem Heroes.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 5:05:34 PM

Nintendo Ending New Content for Mario Kart Tour Mobile Game

Nintendo announced Mario Kart Tour will end new content after October 4th, though the game will still be available to play.
The game has been very profitable, generating nearly $300 million revenue as of last year.
Mario Kart Tour was Nintendo's second most successful mobile game behind Fire Emblem Heroes.
The game faced controversy for its loot box "Spotlight Pipes" mechanic, which Nintendo removed last year.
Nintendo still plans to release content for other mobile games like Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem Heroes.

engadget.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.

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