The retreat from mobile games continues as Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will be taken offline later this year
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo and Square Enix are shutting down their mobile games Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, with service ending in late September and early October respectively.
- Mario Kart Tour players can no longer purchase premium currency or subscriptions, sparking calls for an offline version as the game faces delisting and potential loss as digital media.
- Square Enix cited difficulties in supporting Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis long-term, despite the game generating over $100 million in revenue by late 2024, mostly from Japan, but lacking sustained community growth.
- The shutdowns reflect a broader industry trend of major gaming brands retreating from ambitious mobile adaptations, following similar moves by Call of Duty and Sony.
- Square Enix may convert Ever Crisis into a premium single-player experience, following precedent with other titles, offering a potential alternative to complete discontinuation.
