Play Mario Kart with your friends through your iPhone, from today it is possible. This is how the Mario Kart Tour Multiplayer works on your iPhone and iPad.
Mario Kart Tour multiplayer now available
We had to wait a while, but Mario Kart Tour multiplayer is now available to everyone. The mode has been tested for a few months and you can play it yourself from today.
If you only want to race against people from the Netherlands, you must give the app permission to your location. In addition, there is a distinction between racing with acquaintances and racing against strangers. We explain how this works so that you can start racing in less than a minute. In both cases, you must have the latest version of the app installed. So check whether an update is available in the App Store before you follow the steps below.
That’s how you race against strangers in Mario Kart Tour
- Open the Mario Kart Tour app;
- Wait for the game to start up, then tap on ‘multiplayer’ in the lower left corner of the screen;
- In the next screen, tap on ‘Standard Race’ or ‘Gold Race’;
- Wait for the game to find opponents;
- Choose a racer and kart car.
You can play the standard race without obligation, for the gold variant you need a membership that you can purchase via an in-app purchase.
That’s how you race against your friends in Mario Kart Tour
If you want to race against friends, you must first exchange each other’s friend codes. You do this via the main menu by tapping on ‘Friends’. Then tap ‘Add Friend’ to enter a code from someone else and to see your own friend code. You can then create a lobby via the steps below to which your friends can add themselves.
- Open the Mario Kart Tour app;
- Wait for the game to start up, then tap on ‘multiplayer’ in the lower left corner of the screen;
- Tap on ‘Create Room’;
- Set the speed and objects and whether you want computer-controlled drivers to ride.
When Mario Kart Tour came out, many players were disappointed when they discovered that there was no multiplayer mode. Even now, some remarkable choices have been made by Nintendo. For example, players who play a lot or have paid money for kart cars and parts will do better than free players who have a less impressive collection. We also mentioned that problem in our extensive review of the game.
Also read: Mario Kart Tour review: fun racing game begs for money