Nintendo has confirmed that Mario Kart Tour will shut down on September 29, 2026, ending the mobile racing game’s nearly seven-year run. Once the servers go offline, players will no longer be able to access the game, and unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Nintendo has no plans to release an offline version.
The announcement quickly drew reactions across the gaming community, but one of the most interesting came from an unlikely source: the official Garfield Kart X account.
Garfield Kart Mocks Mario Kart Tour’s Shutdown
Shortly after Nintendo announced the closure, the official Garfield Kart account posted a tongue-in-cheek response that quickly gained attention online. The account wrote,
“This is why Garfield Kart is better, we will not randomly kill your game license,”
taking a playful jab at Nintendo’s decision to discontinue the mobile title.
The account didn’t stop there, also claiming Garfield’s racing series was “better” than Mario Kart. It continued interacting with fans in the replies while encouraging newcomers to try Garfield Kart: Furious Racing instead of the original game. The humorous exchange became one of the most talked-about reactions to the shutdown announcement.
Although Garfield’s comments were clearly made in jest, they echoed a larger conversation surrounding digital ownership. Since Mario Kart Tour will become completely inaccessible after its servers are retired, players who spent years collecting characters and making in-game purchases will lose access to the experience.
The decision has renewed discussions about preserving live-service games after support ends, especially when no offline alternative is offered. As Nintendo prepares to sunset Mario Kart Tour, Garfield Kart’s response has ensured the announcement remains part of a broader conversation about the future of digital games.
