A unique piece of Mario Kart trivia: the Piranha Plant Pipeline track is exclusive to the smartphone spin-off Mario Kart Tour and has never been ported to the Nintendo Switch version, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This waterslide-style course, set inside the Mushroom Kingdom’s warp pipes, is a rare gem in the Mario Kart series.
Mario Kart Tour features a mix of classic and new tracks, some of which have been added to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe through the Booster Course Pass. However, Piranha Plant Pipeline remains exclusive to the mobile game and is only playable during limited-time events due to the rotating track selection.
Nintendo recently celebrated the track’s return on social media, marking only the third time it has been available to play and the first time in 2025. Fans have expressed excitement over its comeback, with the track available until July 22, 2025.
The future of Piranha Plant Pipeline in other Mario Kart titles depends on Nintendo’s plans for Mario Kart World and the Switch 2. While Nintendo has yet to reveal details about post-launch content for its new console, fans hope the rare track might make a return.
Mario Kart Tour, launched in 2019, remains playable on iPhone and Android devices despite the end of new content updates in 2023. The game was initially criticized for its gacha-style unlock system, which has since been removed. If Mario Kart Tour is ever retired, Piranha Plant Pipeline will disappear with it, making this limited-time availability a must-play opportunity for fans.
For more information, visit the official Mario Kart Tour Twitter and the Super Mario Wiki page on Piranha Plant Pipeline.
