Mario Kart Tour is removing its gacha mechanic and adding Battle mode VGC Open main menu Lengthy FIFA players MultiVersus characters Disney Dreamlight recipe list First for Video Game News Follow VGC Mario Kart Tour is removing its gacha mechanic and adding Battle modePlayers will no longer have to try to win characters randomly Video Game News 2nd Sep 2022 / 10:22 am Posted by Chris ScullionMario Kart Tour is removing its contentious gacha mechanic and adding a Battle mode in a new update next month. In a message posted on the game’s News screen, it was announced that both changes will be taking place in an update that launches on October 5. The removal of the gacha pipe will solve one of the biggest complaints aimed at the game since its release three years ago. Until now, limited-time drivers have often only been obtainable through a Pipe, which costs Rubies to use. Each Pipe contains 100 different drivers, karts and gliders, of which the limited-time drivers are only a handful. The Complete History of Mario Kart Games VGCSubscribe to VGC on YouTube Although the Pipe doesn’t have duplicates, meaning players could be guaranteed the limited-time drivers if they used it 100 times, it costs 450 Rubies for 100 attempts, which would require the player to spend up to $236.96 / £203.96. Nintendo is now removing the Pipe and replacing it with a Spotlight Shop, a rotating storefront where drivers, karts and gliders can be bought outright with Rubies. It also promises that drivers, karts and gliders that were available in the past will return too. As well as the removal of the gacha system, Nintendo is adding a Battle mode in the same update. It will be available in both single-player and multiplayer modes. As in other Mario Kart battle modes, each player has balloons attached to their kart, with the aim being to pop opponents’ balloons. Notice: To display this embed please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences. Further reading 1 The Complete History of Mario Kart gamesCelebrating the 30th anniversary of Mario Kart with a look at every game and spin-offMario Kart Tour officially launched in September 2019. At the time of writing 193 playable characters, 246 karts and 172 gliders have been available at some point in the game, though many of these were only available for a limited time (often via gacha Pipes). The game has also offered a number of new courses, many of which are set in real-life cities, and some of these are being ported to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe via its Booster Course Pass DLC. Post a comment Related VGC Content October s Apple Arcade games include NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition3 days ago Ubisoft’ s latest mobile game is reportedly an abandoned Far Cry spin-off1 month ago Shovel Knight Dig and Horizon Chase 2 are coming to Apple Arcade next month1 month ago The Complete History of Mario Kart games1 month ago Popular Now on VGC1 Harley Quinn voice actor criticises Chris Pratt Mario casting ‘ It should be Charles’ 2 Modern Warfare 2 will seemingly require a phone number like Overwatch 23 Phil Spencer could be teasing Xbox s game streaming device in a new office photo4 Interview How PlatinumGames is betting on Nintendo expertise to shape its future5 Platinum thinks hiring of Nintendo veteran can take the companies relationship to the next level More Video Game News4 Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Anniversary Edition has been rated for SwitchThe game’s latest remaster was released for other platforms last year1 month ago4 Comments1 US PlayStation shipments were reportedly up 400% last monthPS5 supply appears to be increasing as Christmas approaches1 hour ago1 Comment Overwatch 2 servers down for some as Blizzard removes two heroes temporarilyThe game's rocky launch has caused much fan frustration2 hours ago2 The original Mafia is currently free on SteamCoinciding with the game's 20th anniversary and the announcement of a new series entry1 month ago2 CommentsBy commenting on this article you agree to adhere to VGC’s community guidelines. Notice: To display comments please allow the use of Functional Cookies in Cookie Preferences.