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Mario Kart Tour has now officially shut down, after earning Nintendo an estimated $270 million

Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour mobile game has shut down after seven years.

By · Published October 1, 2026  07:48 UTC · Updated October 1, 2026  07:48 UTC

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What is the estimated revenue of Mario Kart Tour?

According to Video Games Chronicle, Mario Kart Tour earned Nintendo an estimated $270 million during its run.

How long did Mario Kart Tour run for?

Coverage suggests the game was available for seven years.

Why did Nintendo shut down Mario Kart Tour?

The exact reason is unclear, but it's likely related to the game's long-term financial viability.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour mobile game has shut down after seven years.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Fans of Mario Kart Tour can no longer play the game. The game's shutdown will likely leave a void in their daily routines.

The shutdown is the result of Nintendo's decision to end the game's service. It's unclear why the company made this choice, but it's likely related to the game's long-term financial viability.

According to Video Games Chronicle, Mario Kart Tour earned Nintendo an estimated $270 million during its run. The game's revenue suggests it was a successful venture for the company, but it may not have been enough to justify continued investment.

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