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Update 2 - Tue 22nd Oct, 2019 11:30 BST: Nintendo has posted the above video introducing the Halloween Tour, with the game cheekily being renamed in the opening seconds as 'Luigi Kart Tour'. The video details the arrival of Luigi, King Boo, the Ghost Valley course, plus 'eerie karts and gliders'. Ah, the irony that Luigi is arguably the least scary Mushroom Kingdom denizen! Also confirmed is the return of Time Trials.

Update - Sun 20th Oct, 2019 22:45 BST: The Mario Kart Tour Twitter account has now also confirmed King Boo will be making his royal entrance in the upcoming Halloween tour.

On top of this is a look at what appears to be Luigi's Poltergust 4000, which originally debuted in Mario Kart DS, and is an upgraded version of the Poltergust 3000 featured in Luigi's Mansion.

pic.twitter.com/Aled45av70 King Boo is ready to make his royal entrance in the upcoming Halloween tour! He also comes with his own special skill that's surely fit for a king! #MarioKartTour October 20, 2019

Original Story - Sat 19th Oct, 2019 12:00 BST: When Nintendo launched Mario Kart Tour on mobile devices in September, one character missing from the initial roster was Luigi.

After making headlines a number of years ago for his "death stare" in Mario Kart 8, the famous brother is now being added to the newest entry as a part of the month of Luigi celebrations. Here's the official announcement:

#LuigiKartTour pic.twitter.com/vsabladfPi After losing his keys and getting lost on his way to the course, the mustachioed man in green, Luigi, is finally ready to join the race in #MarioKartTour October 19, 2019

In addition to this is the upcoming Halloween tour - which will start next week on 22nd October and runs until 5th November. Here's a promotional tweet featuring the Luigi's Mansion track from Mario Kart DS:

Do you feel a chill in the air and hear a howl in the wind? That must mean the Halloween tour is creeping closer in #MarioKartTour ! Land some tricks on the course and treat yourself to a high score from 10/22, 11:00pm PT - 11/5, 9:59pm PT. pic.twitter.com/Q5RHuFTCLJ October 19, 2019

Are you looking forward to this playing as Luigi in Mario Kart Tour? Are you still playing this game on a regular basis? Tell us below.