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Mario Kart Tour gets a few quality of life updates before the multiplayer arrives later this week

A new camera and UI adjustments galore

Mario Kart Tour gets a few quality of life updates before the multiplayer arrives later this week

Mario Kart Tour has recently been updated for a spot of preparation ahead of the multiplayer going live on 8th March – or 9th if you live in the UK. There have also been a few other adjustments including new camera options and various quality of life changes.

First up, support for the multiplayer has been added, though it won't be available until later this week. Cameron recently covered all the different options you'll have available to you, including what Gold Subscribers will get for their monthly fee when the multiplayer launches

A camera button will be accessible via the in-race options menu and it will allow you to look at the race from numerous angles. It can be found by tapping the gear in the top right-hand corner and then scrolling down to the camera button that will be in the bottom right. However, this cannot be used during bonus challenges or multiplayer, for some reason.

The pre and post-race screens have also seen some changes. Each driver's base points and level information will be displayed on the 'Ready to race!' screen. If you're playing singleplayer you can tap on this info and use boost tickets from there. On top of that, when using boosts the level of the driver, kart, or glider will light up, making it more obvious which you've got them active for.

A few smaller changes have also been made such as the Friend feature now unlocking after clearing one cup. A couple of bugs have also been fixed including the ranking overview screen displaying the incorrect order or Coins not being counted towards various challenges.

Mario Kart Tour is available now over on the App Store and Google Play. It's a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.

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Stephen Gregson-Wood
Stephen Gregson-Wood
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