Mario Kart Tour Adds Rare Track in Limited Event

Here's a fascinating bit of Mario Kart lore - there's only one Nintendo-designed track that exists solely in mobile spinoff Mario Kart Tour. That honor goes to Piranha Plant Pipeline, an aquatic-themed course that spirals through warp pipes in what feels like Mushroom Kingdom's plumbing system.

The Lone Exclusive

While Mario Kart Tour's extensive course list shares many tracks with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass (including quirky additions like Squeaky Clean Sprint's bathroom setting), Piranha Plant Pipeline inexplicably never made the cut for the Switch version.

This submerged speedway has become something of a collector's item among Mario Kart enthusiasts. Due to Tour's rotational track system, Nintendo's social media recently celebrated only its third appearance ever since launching.

A Rare Opportunity

"Welcome back, Piranha Plant Pipeline!" one passionate fan tweeted. "You've been away too long."

Racers have until July 22nd to experience this elusive course before it vanishes back into Nintendo's vault. The big question remains: Could this pipe dream reappear elsewhere?

The Ghost Track Dilemma

Nintendo's silence about future Mario Kart World updates leaves fans speculating. Many anticipate DLC announcements could resurrect this fan-favorite, especially considering Mario Kart World inherited other Tour-original tracks like Sky-High Sundae.

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

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

It's worth noting Nintendo capped Mario Kart Tour updates in 2023, though the app remains downloadable. The mobile title proved financially successful despite initial backlash over its gacha mechanics, later removed.

With Nintendo's spotty history preserving mobile games (RIP Miitomo), this might represent your last chance to conquer these twisting tubes. After all, when Mario Kart Tour eventually sunsets, Piranha Plant Pipeline could swirl down the drain permanently.