Nintendo just announced (via Twitter) that multiplayer will be headed to Mario Kart Tour next week on Match 8th. Here is what the Tweet had to say regarding this exciting news:
Multiplayer for #MarioKartTour comes out on Mar. 8, 8 PM PT! You can compete against seven other players, whether they’re in-game friends, nearby, or around the world. Are you ready to play" That’s a lot of 8’s! While we eagerly await an all new Nintendo Direct show, this news has to please at least some fans who are starving for Nintendo news (I’m guilty of it too).
Awesome news. Get you Mario Kart Tours ready friends.

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