Surprisingly, the Mario Kart World bundle for Switch 2 is being discontinued.

Most gamers who picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 likely did so through the popular bundle that includes the wildly entertaining racer, Mario Kart World. This bundle offers a great value, giving players the console’s standout title right out of the box. However, Nintendo has announced that production of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is ending immediately.

This news comes from a major video game retailer, which is encouraging fans to grab the bundle while it’s still available. A leaked internal memo from the weekend hinted that future shipments of the Switch 2 will consist only of the base console.

Nintendo has now confirmed that the Mario Kart World bundle is being phased out. On Monday, the company stated that the Switch 2 with Mario Kart World is now “available in limited quantities […] while supplies last.”

Initially, Nintendo had indicated that the Mario Kart World bundle would be available until fall 2025, but it has remained in stock well beyond that timeframe.

Consumers may not notice the impact of this change right away, as retailers still have bundles available. However, this decision is surprising given the context. The Switch 2 has been smashing sales records, largely thanks to this bundle, which has driven most of the console’s sales so far. Even after eight years since the original Switch launched, players can still find a version that includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

So, what’s behind Nintendo’s decision? While the company hasn’t provided an official comment, several theories are emerging. Earlier this year, Nintendo’s market value dropped significantly as investors raised concerns about the increasing costs of the components used in the Switch 2. With the current pricing structure, the Switch 2 is likely yielding lower profit margins for Nintendo, and the console wasn’t particularly lucrative to begin with. Ending the Mario Kart World bundle could be a strategy to manage rising hardware costs. Additionally, Nintendo might be looking to promote other bundles, such as the Pokémon Legends: Z-Aone, although production of that bundle may also be winding down. Since many players are primarily buying the Switch 2 for Mario Kart World, the absence of the bundle might not drastically impact game sales. There’s also the chance that we could see a broader price adjustment if Nintendo decides to pass some of the increased costs onto consumers.

If you’ve been considering snagging the Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle, now could be the perfect moment. With this announcement and the holiday season approaching, any remaining stock at retailers might not last long.