Limited-Time Mario Kart Mobile Event Unleashes Rare Track

Here's an interesting Mario Kart fact - Piranha Plant Pipeline remains the only Nintendo racetrack exclusive to the mobile spinoff Mario Kart Tour. This imaginative course takes players through an aquatic-style slide within the Mushroom Kingdom's warp pipe network, yet surprisingly never transitioned to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch.

The Mobile-Exclusive Mystery

Mario Kart Tour features an extensive selection of tracks blending retro favorites with fresh creations, many of which later appeared in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass. Notable additions included Squeaky Clean Sprint (with its toilet-themed section) and Sky-High Sundae, which was promptly incorporated into Mario Kart World's open-world layout.

Piranha Plant Pipeline stands as the puzzling exception - never ported to the Switch installment. Compounding its elusiveness, the track rarely appears in Mario Kart Tour's rotating playlist. Nintendo recently celebrated its return with a social media post, while gaming outlets noted this marks only the third time the course has been available since launch.

Limited-Time Opportunity

"Welcome back Piranha Plant Pipeline," one enthusiast commented. "We've missed racing through your pipes!" Players currently have until July 22nd to experience what might be the franchise's most uncommon track before it returns to Nintendo's content archives.

Its future remains uncertain. While fans anticipate Nintendo will eventually outline post-launch content plans for Mario Kart World (the upcoming Switch 2 title), the company hasn't revealed any pipeline... pardon the pun... for this particular course's reappearance.

The Pipe Tour starts today featuring Piranha Plant Pipeline! #MarioKartTour

— Mario Kart Tour (@mariokarttourEN) July 9, 2025

The Mobile Gaming Dilemma

Though Nintendo ceased major updates for Mario Kart Tour in 2023, the app remains operational on mobile devices. Launched in 2019, the title generated significant revenue despite criticism of its original gacha mechanics (later removed). However, Nintendo's track record with mobile game longevity raises concerns - several titles like Miitomo and Dr. Mario World have already been discontinued.

With Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp transitioning from free-to-play to a paid model, the eventual fate of Mario Kart Tour remains uncertain. Should the app sunset, Piranha Plant Pipeline would vanish permanently - making this temporary re-release potentially your last chance to experience Mario Kart's most elusive racetrack.