Mario Kart Tour update out now (version 3.1.0), patch notes

The latest Mario Kart Tour update has started distribution, with Nintendo going live with version 3.1.0.

Adjustments have been implemented in various areas, including Battles which now shows the number of players remaining and number of balloons popped. Several issues have also been addressed.

The full patch notes for the Mario Kart Tour version 3.1.0 update are as follows:

• Made it so that the number of players remaining and the number of balloons popped will be displayed during battles.
  • A countdown will display before the time runs out on a battle.
  • The number of players remaining will display during No Team matches.
  • The number of balloons popped will display in the bottom left of the screen.
• Adjustments to the Spotlight Shop
  • We adjusted the Spotlight Shop so you can use quick tickets up to 3 times in a day to change the spotlights of the day.
• Adjustments to Coin Rush
  • We changed it so that you can use Coin Rush tickets in Coin Rush for coins x 6 and coins x10 as well.
• Adjustments to Animations Played When Challenges Are Completed
  • We shortened how long the animation to obtain a badge is when you complete a challenge.
• Addressed known issues.
  • There may be times when the score you receive after a race is over is not higher than your Lifetime Best, but the New Record message is still displayed.
  • The times displayed for tours, etc., on the News List screen in Ver. 3.0.0 are Coordinated Universal Times (UTC).
  • In Battles, there are circumstances in which you may float higher than expected when using the bubble and the Super Leaf special skills.
  • The meter at the top of the cup selection screen that indicates the rate of team token acquisition does not change during team rallies.
  • Starting with the Battle Tour, there may be times when it takes a while to advance to the next screen on the course selection and driver selection screens before starting a race.
  • The “You’ve completed Premium Challenges!” text bubble at the bottom of the cup selection screen will not disappear even after moving to the Challenges screen.
  • OUCH! is not displayed in battles when you take damage from Mushrooms, Dash Rings, Triple Mushrooms, or Feathers by getting rammed. Also, the Heart and Heart+ items cannot prevent ramming damage from the above items in battles.
  • There are circumstances in which the icon of a different driver’s face is displayed when you deal damage to an opponent in battles by ramming into them with Mushrooms, Dash Rings, Triple Mushrooms, and Feathers.

All players can download the new 3.1.0 update for Mario Kart Tour now.