MARIO KART TOUR Has Become Nintendo's Fastest-Ever Game Launch On Mobile Devices

Mario Kart Tour is Nintendo's brand-new racing game that became available for iOS and Android on the 25th of September; bringing the Mario Kart series to mobile devices for the first time ever.

Revealed as a free-to-start type of game, Mario Kart Tour released and immediately became one of Nintendo's most popular mobile titles — with players having downloaded the game over 20 million times within its first 24 hours after its release.

As it turns out, and now that Nintendo's new racing title has already been out for a whole week, Sensor Tower reveals that Mario Kart Tour has become Nintendo's fastest-ever game launch on mobile devices with over a staggering 90 million downloads.

When it comes to player spending — considering that this game is a free-to-start and microtransactions play a big role — Mario Kart Tour comfortably sits in the third position with $12.7 million, right after Super Mario Run with $16.1 million;the undisputed champion, however, is Fire Emblem Heroes with a very impressive $28.2 million.

Sensor Tower does remind us, however, that Super Mario Run, unlike Mario Kart Tour, does require players to pay to have access to the full game, while Fire Emblem Heroes is completely free to play. 

Put the pedal to the metal in courses inspired by real-world locations as well as Mario Kart series favorites. Put powerful items to use as you tear up the track and go for a high score! A variety of drivers, karts, and gliders can be collected and upgraded! Find the combo that will lead you to victory!