Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift – Release, Gameplay & Everything You Must Know

Get ready for Garfield as you’ve never seen him before —!… jumping out of the oven and onto a trip around the world in the driver’s seat! Garfield Kart 2: All You Can Drift is the latest entry in the Garfield racing universe, where more drift means more characters, more drifts and all new gameplay with a retro 3D looks. If you’re a kart game enthusiast — or simply a fan of the lasagna-eating orange cat — this one is worth watching.

Release Date & Platforms

Release Date: September 10, 2025.

Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

What’s New & What’s Cool

Here are the new features that stand out, and some things that make this sequel noteworthy:

• The whole Gafield gang round ‘em up and check it out: Garfield , Odie , Arlene , Nermal and more.
• Various themed circuits: there are 3 different universe styles – pirate seas, cowboy trails and detective/mystery-like tracks. Expect surprises around turns.
• Multiplayer options: Up to 8 players online, and 2 local split-screen racers, so the competition never has to stop.
• Customization: Whether you want to stand out on the track or match your kart with your style, there is an option for you — bumpers, wheels, whippers and more are all upgradable.
• Shortcuts, tricks and traps: Impose the breakneck pace on the game by bravely charging across tracks in an attempt to collect your rewards; playing with obstacles, using trampolines and discovering shortcuts along the way!

System Requirements & Performance (PC)

If you are on PC or plan to be, here are the minimums and what they will give for:

• Minimum Specs: Windows 10 (64-bit), for processor Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB of RAM minimum, and Steam’s lowest-spec GPU suggestion is a mid-level one (GTX1050Ti).
• Recommended: Probably a better GPU (RTX 3060, or similar), good CPU, same RAM or more. This is all according to Steam’s daughter.

Be ready for the game to run well on modern consoles (PS5, Series X|S) with a good frame rate, even in local split screen. It will be things like drift animations, colourful track details and kart customisations driving performance.

Multiplayer, Co-op & Social Fun

• Online (up to 8 players) is confirmed. Great for racing friends from afar.
• Local split-screen for 2-4 players. Which makes it perfect for family night or couch co-op.
• Presumably crossplay between the PC and consoles, though it would come as no complete surprise if all regions of the game aren’t confirmed to offer this feature yet. It’s worth looking into when you pre-order, or near launch.

What Fans Are Buzzing About

Here’s what people are talking about:

The kart customization sounds compelling — fans have been asking for more than just “skins.” It’s fun to be able to make your kart uniquely yours.

The themes of the tracks — detective/pirate/cowboy — have piqued interest. They want wild track designs, good shortcuts, and maybe a surprise thrown in.

“All You Can Drift” in the title makes it seem like drifting is a big thing — fans of kart games enjoy good drift physics (bonus when it feels like your earning something).

It’s also compared to Mario Kart and they want to know if it can hold a candle up to the polish, item balance, and replay value.

Possible Weaknesses & What to Watch Out For

To strengthen your review, add what might be a downside so the readers know what to expect:

• Balance of powerups/traps: If one thing is too powerful, then races are no longer fair. Kart games need good balancing.
• Frame rates & performance in split-screen vs online - this was because local splits could have slowdown in similar games.
• Quality vs newness: Customization and tracks need to more than just a visual issue; players want replay, secrets, modes.
• Online stability and matchmaking — online kart games often receive complaints when there is lag or not enough players.

Comparisons & Why It Matters

• We don’t see a lot of Garfield games any more; this will reboot* a niche but fun license.
• There are so many kart games based on big franchises that All You Can Drift must find its character: Garfield’s sense of humor, some strange circuits, cool power-ups.
• Done well, it could be a top pick for kids, families and casual gamers — and fans of Garfield.

FAQs

Q: Can you pre-order Garfield Kart 2 – the game?
A: Yes. Some platforms have been also listing pre-order bonus (Example: PS5 lists "Pack Lazy-nya" on pre-order).

Q: Who are the playable characters?
A: Eight characters in the Garfield universe.

Q: What multiplayer modes are there?
A: Both online multiplayer (up to 8 players) and local split-screen for up to 4 players.

Q: Will there be crossplay?
A: Not definitively, but the game is marketed with online modes on every platform. Worth watching for announcements.

Q: What are the system requirements on PC?
A: Minimums would be around Intel i5 / Ryzen 5, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1050Ti equivalent. Damn it, sucks to be poor. More powerful hardware equals prettier graphics and better gameplay.

Final Thoughts

It’s not the focus on modern physics-based norm-core karting we were after, but I love how unabashedly casual and odd this looks. No, if it doesn’t clean up its gameplay act, it probably won’t surpass the giants, but it has the charm and nostalgia and enough fancy new stuff to generate excitement.