# Mobile Racing Game Tests Nintendo Will Beta Test Mobile Multiplayer Features for Mario Kart Tour By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-multiplayer References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/11/mario-kart-tour-multiplayer-info-pricing-release-date) & [mariokarttour](https://mariokarttour.com/en-US) [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booster-course-pass) has indicated that it will launch a [beta testing program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ps5-beta-program) for mobile multiplayer features for Mario Kart Tour. Nintendo stated that beta testing will begin next month. The company has not indicated if the mobile multiplayer will be fully released after beta testing has concluded. Mario Kart Tour was released for both Android and iOS devices a month ago. At present, the beta version of multiplayer is only available to those who are Nintendo Gold Pass subscribers. Nintendo Gold Pass costs $4.99 a month, and it will also provide consumers with other exclusives related to Mario Kart Tour. Multiplayer features are potentially a big draw for the game, as many previous versions of the series had popular multiplayer capabilities. Image Credit: Nintendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Multiplayer Gaming:** The beta testing program for mobile multiplayer features for Mario Kart Tour presents an opportunity for developers to create more engaging and interactive gaming experiences for mobile users. - **Subscription-based Gaming Services:** Nintendo Gold Pass presents an opportunity for gaming companies to explore subscription-based services, which provide consumers with exclusive content and features for a monthly fee. - **Integration of Console-level Features on Mobile:** The integration of console-level features such as multiplayer capabilities on mobile devices presents an opportunity for gaming companies to disrupt the traditional console and mobile gaming markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Gaming:** The beta testing program for mobile multiplayer features for Mario Kart Tour is a significant development within the mobile gaming industry. - **Subscription-based Services:** Subscription-based services, such as Nintendo Gold Pass, are a growing trend within the gaming industry, presenting opportunities for companies to explore new revenue models. - **Console Gaming:** The integration of console-level features on mobile devices presents a potential threat to the traditional console gaming market, creating opportunities for disruption within the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multiplayer Mobile Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-surfers-multiplayer.md) - [Racing Game Track Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booster-course-pass.md) - [Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-nintendo-tour.md) - [Deluxe Video-Game Racing Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-8.md) - [Superhero Multiplayer Arena Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-project-multi.md) - [Cartoon Racing Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirby-air-riders.md) - [Interactive Motorsport-Inspired Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-worlds.md) - [Branded Racing Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-speedstorm.md) - [Early-Access TV Gaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netflix-4.md)