When Nintendo announced that Mario Kart Tour would officially be sunset on September 29, 2026, fans were understandably upset—especially since no offline version will be available to preserve their unlocked characters and progress.
However, the internet’s favorite lasagna-loving feline didn’t let the moment pass without taking a hilarious shot at the plumbing icon.
The Roast That Stole the Internet
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the official @GarfieldKartX account wasted no time poking fun at Nintendo’s live-service shutdown decision:
“This is why Garfield Kart is better: we will not randomly kill your game license.” — @GarfieldKartX
This is why garfield kart is better we will not randomly kill your game license https://t.co/xyFGOFdc4x
— Garfield Kart X (@GarfieldKartX) July 8, 2026
The playful jab instantly went viral, highlighting a growing frustration among gamers regarding live-service titles that vanish completely once servers go dark.
Key Highlights of the Drama
Mario Kart Tour Sunset
├── Shutdown Date: September 29, 2026
├── Offline Mode: None planned (all data & purchases lost)
└── Social Media Reaction: Garfield Kart claims supremacy over game ownership
Nintendo’s Decision: Mario Kart Tour will end service after almost seven years on mobile platforms. Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Nintendo confirmed it will not be releasing an offline edition, meaning player purchases will be wiped completely.
The Garfield Counter-Strike: The Garfield team took advantage of the news to highlight that games like Garfield Kart: Furious Racing and Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift rely on traditional digital/physical licenses that stay in players’ libraries permanently.
