KartRider: Drift News

April 24 Item Shop Update

Power up your favorite karts with the brand-new Proficiency Plus Tickets!

The global superstars BLACKPINK are also back, so check out their new packages in the KartRider: Drift | BLACKPINK Returns post!
[h2]Proficiency Plus Tickets[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Until Further Notice

+10 Proficiency Plus Ticket
- Price: 20 K-COIN
+50 Proficiency Plus Ticket
- Price: 100 K-COIN
+100 Proficiency Plus Ticket
- Price: 200 K-COIN

[h2]Ongoing Sales[/h2][h2]Cosmic Hex Traveler Miso Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:00 AM

Cosmic Hex Traveler Miso Package
- Price: 1,700 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Hex Traveler Miso (Heroic Character)
  - Cosmic Hex (Rare Speed Kart)
  - Cosmic Hex License Plate

[h2]Predator Alien Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:00 AM

Predator Alien Package
- Price: 1,950 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Alien Taki (Rare Character)
  - Predator (Heroic Balanced Kart)
  - Predator License Plate

[h2]Calico Diz Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:00 AM

Calico Diz Package
- Price: 1,350 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Calico Diz (Rare Character)
  - Calico (Rare Balanced Kart)
  - Calico License Plate

[h2]2024 3rd Premium Racing Pass[/h2]
Claim a special package to unlock your Premium Racing Pass with a wealth of Trophies to get you started. Check out the 2024 3rd Racing Pass post to learn what prizes the pass will unlock!

Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:00 PM - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:00 AM - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:00 AM - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 AM - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 10:00 AM

2024 3rd Premium Racing Pass Package
- Price: 400 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Premium Racing Pass
  - 15 Trophies
- Note: The Premium Racing Pass Package cannot be purchased if the Premium Racing Pass has already been unlocked.

[h2]Jelly Bean Paw Balloon[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:00 AM

Jelly Bean Paw Balloon (x50)
- Price: 100 K-COIN

[h2]Mysterious Northeu Decal Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, June 5, 2024 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 11, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 11, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, April 11, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, June 6, 2024 10:00 AM

Mysterious Northeu Decal Package
- Price: 150 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Pioneer Rivaski
  - Secrets of the Ancients
  - Taki's Flight

[h2]Northeu Erini[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 29, 2024 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 4, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, May 30, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 4, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 30, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:00 AM

Northeu Erini
- Price: 10,000 Lucci
- Fine Character

[h2]Erini Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 29, 2024 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 4, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, May 30, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 4, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 30, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, April 4, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:00 AM

Erini Emote Set
- Price: 13,000 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Affectionate (Erini - Seated)
  - Angry (Erini - Seated)
  - Bored (Erini - Seated)
  - Showboat (Erini - Seated)
  - Surprised (Erini - Seated)
  - Victorious (Erini - Seated)
  - Affectionate (Erini)
  - Angry (Erini)
  - Bored (Erini)
  - Showboat (Erini)
  - Surprised (Erini)
  - Victorious (Erini)

[h2]Neutrino Rivaski Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 AM

Neutrino Rivaski Package
- Price: 1,350 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Earth Visitor Rivaski (Rare Character)
  - Neutrino (Rare Kart)
  - Neutrino License Plate

[h2]Mysterious Lightstone Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 AM

Mysterious Lightstone Package
- Price: 350 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Lightstone Wheels
  - Northeu Circles Tire Mark

[h2]Special Rivaski Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 AM

Special Rivaski Emote Set
- Price: 200 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Applaud Emote (Rivaski)
  - Dance Emote (Rivaski)

[h2]Galactic Guardian Orion[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 22, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 AM

Galactic Guardian Orion
- Price: 7,000 Lucci
- Fine Character

[h2]Starburst Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:00 AM

Starburst Package
- Price: 700 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Starburst (Fine Kart)
    - Price: 500 K-COIN
  - Starburst License Plate
    - Price: 175 K-COIN
  - UFO Booster
    - Price: 175 K-COIN
- Items can be purchased individually or as part of the full package.

[h2]Erini Emoji Set[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:00 AM

Erini Emoji Set
- Price: 100 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Bored Erini Emoji
  - Hurry Up Erini Emoji
  - Mad Erini Emoji
  - Serious Erini Emoji

[h2]Special Taki Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:00 AM

Special Taki Emote Set
- Price: 200 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Applaud Emote (Taki)
  - Dance Emote (Taki)

[h2]Special Erini Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:00 AM

Special Erini Emote Set
- Price: 200 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Applaud Emote (Erini)
  - Dance Emote (Erini)

[h2]Green Star Balloon[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:00 AM

Green Star Balloon (x50)
- Price: 100 K-COIN

[h2]Taki Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 20, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 15, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 21, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:00 AM

Taki Emote Set
- Price: 13,000 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Affectionate (Taki - Seated)
  - Angry (Taki - Seated)
  - Bored (Taki - Seated)
  - Happy (Taki - Seated)
  - Showboat (Taki - Seated)
  - Surprised (Taki - Seated)
  - Affectionate (Taki)
  - Amused (Taki)
  - Angry (Taki)
  - Bored (Taki)
  - Showboat (Taki)
  - Surprised (Taki)

[h2]Burglar Pim Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 14, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 AM

Burglar Pim Package
- Price: 1,000 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Burglar Pim (Fine Character)
    - Price: 500 K-COIN
  - Luna (Rare Kart)
    - Price: 700 K-COIN
  - Luna License Plate
    - Price: 175 K-COIN
- Items can be purchased individually or as part of the full package.

[h2]Worksite Dao Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 14, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 AM

Worksite Dao Package
- Price: 850 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Carpenter Dao (Fine Character)
    - Price: 500 K-COIN
  - Wild Dump (Fine Kart)
    - Price: 500 K-COIN
  - Wild Dump License Plate
    - Price: 175 K-COIN
- Items can be purchased individually or as part of the full package.

[h2]Barista Miso Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 14, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 AM

Barista Miso Package
- Price: 525 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Barista Miso (Fine Character)
    - Price: 500 K-COIN
  - Coffee Balloon (x50)
    - Price: 100 K-COIN
- Items can be purchased individually or as part of the full package.

[h2]Global Assault Decal Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 14, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 AM

Global Assault Decal Set
- Price: 150 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Balanced Kris
  - Night Sky Tobi
  - Samba Diz

[h2]Pim Balloon[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 14, 2024 1:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 14, 2024 11:00 AM - Thursday, May 9, 2024 10:00 AM

Pim Balloon (x50)
- Price: 100 K-COIN

April 2024 Patch Notes

New Updates

[h2]Plus Tickets[/h2]

Plus Tickets are new, consumable items that will add an amount of Kart Proficiency to a selected kart.
- Plus Tickets can be viewed on the [Garage - Item - Consumable] menu, and used from the [Garage - Karts] menu.
- Plus Tickets cannot be used to upgrade karts that are not upgradeable, or have already reached their maximum Proficiency.
- Any excess Proficiency that goes above a kart's maximum amount will not be refunded.
Available Proficiency Tickets:
- +10 Proficiency Plus Ticket: Adds 10 Kart Proficiency to the selected kart.
- +50 Proficiency Plus Ticket: Adds 50 Kart Proficiency to the selected kart.
- +100 Proficiency Plus Ticket: Adds 100 Kart Proficiency to the selected kart.

Game Balance Changes

[h2]Traction System[/h2]

The Traction System acceleration has been improved, decreasing the distance required to reach the maximum Traction speed. Maximum Traction Speed is unchanged.
Team Boost Gauge Refill amount is now increased based on the number of teammates who are benefiting from the Traction Refill System.

[h2]Weekly Lucci Acquisition Limit[/h2]

Lucci can now be earned after reaching the 30,000 Lucci Weekly Acquisition Limit.
- After earning 30,000 Lucci, instead of earning no Lucci, Racers will instead earn 50% of the normal Lucci from race rewards.
- The Weekly Lucci Acquisition Limit resets each week at 12:00 AM UTC on Thursdays.

[h2]Matchmaking Changes[/h2]

Speed Mode Ranked Queue's track selection standards have been updated.
- Ranked Queue Track Selection that used to be determined based on a Racer's accumulated MP will now be based on their Matchmaking Ranking (MMR) instead.
- We will continue to monitor this change to ensure improved gameplay going forward.

Convenience and System Changes

[h2]Decal Market[/h2]

Daily Decal Purchase Limits have been added:
- Up to 50 Decals may be purchased from the Decal Market every day.
- The Daily Decal Purchase Limit resets at 12:00 AM UTC every day.

[h2]Convenience Improvements[/h2]

(PC Only) Play Background Audio ON/OFF function has been added.
- Setting this option to ON will allow KartRider: Drift background music, sound effects, and other audio to play while KartRider: Drift is in the background (such as while alt-tabbed to another program).
- Setting this option to OFF will mute KartRider: Drift audio while the program is in the background, excluding certain notification sound effects (such as Match Found notifications).
- This can be turned ON/OFF from the [Menu - Settings - Sound] options.
Purchase quantity can now be selected for compatible items, allowing you to purchase multiple amounts of the same item.
The "View Features" button has been added for Consumable items, such as Gear Reset Tickets and Proficiency Plus Tickets.

[h2]New Awards[/h2]
60 new Northeu Track Awards have been added:

Far Out Planet Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Far Out Planet Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Cosmoway Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Cosmoway Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Sky Way Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Sky Way Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Space Station X Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Space Station X Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Express Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Express Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Perilous Shortcuts Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Perilous Shortcuts Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Space 101 Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Space 101 Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Spaceport Launchpad Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Spaceport Launchpad Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Orbital Highway Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Orbital Highway Attack (1, 2, and 3)
Hoppin' and Jumpin' Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Hoppin' and Jumpin' Attack (1, 2, and 3)

9 new Character Gameplay Awards have been added:

Taki Time (1, 2, and 3)
Erini Time (1, 2, and 3)
Rivaski Time (1, 2, and 3)

[h2]Other Changes[/h2]

Ranked Queue Rewards UI has been improved to better display the rewards:

Bug Fixes

Fixed an issue where Preset thumbnail images were displayed too large when entering Presets from the Matching Lobby.
Fixed an issue where certain pop-ups did not close properly after AI Match votes and returning to the Matching Lobby.
Fixed an issue where multiple identical item usage logs would be displayed when using Rave's "Fan Service" skill to block a Siren.
Fixed an issue where the same emote could not be used for both the "Finish" and "Retire" emote slots.
Fixed an issue where the controls scheme selected in the Tutorial would not be maintained.
Fixed an issue where the "Owned" label in the Item Shop would not display properly to items purchased in a different tab.
Fixed an issue where "Owned" instead of "Cannot Purchase" would be displayed for some packages in the Item Shop.
Fixed an issue where Item Boxes were not being spawned properly in the middle of the track during certain Item Single Player Challenges.
Fixed an issue where the player might fall to the ground while resetting during the "Blocky Battle 1" Single Player Challenge.
Fixed an issue where Missile Boxes would be respawned in mid-air during the "Blocky Battle 3" Single Player Challenge.
Fixed an issue where Erini's "Lightstone Shield" skill would not display correctly.
Fixed an issue where players couldn't leave the Racing Box menu.
Fixed an issue where the Instant Booster UI prompt was still being displayed while Rewinding while Boosting in Time Attack.
Fixed an issue where the Bonus Ticket Effect UI would be displayed in the Matching Lobby and Entry screen after the Bonus Ticket expires during a match.
Fixed an issue where filters would be reset after Time Attack and Custom Races.
Fixed an issue preventing players from changing slots while having identical items in Speed Mode.
Fixed an issue where the "Move to Single Items" button would display when the items included in the package are not sold separately.
Fixed an issue where the item slot's animation would disappear when Kris uses her "Banana Hack" ability at the same time.
Fixed an issue where some characters would fail to get into their karts when matching as a party.
Fixed an issue where Vivi's "Awful Avalanche" skill would not function correctly on certain tracks.
Fixed an issue where the Personal Shop might display empty slots when more than 10 unowned items were available.
Glacier: Extreme Stadium: Fixed an issue where players may float in the air while drifting in certain parts of the track.
(PC Only) Fixed an issue where Preset 1 might not be selectable with the mouse in certain situations.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue preventing descriptions for Characters and Karts from displaying properly in the Garage.
(Mobile Only) Fixed an issue where certain Single Player Challenge Tutorial enhanced guide buttons would not display correctly while drifting.
(Android Only) Fixed an issue where the Proficiency Bonus Ticket's UI would display incorrectly in certain languages.

[COMPLETE] Scheduled Maintenance - April 24

[Update 2:30 AM UTC APR 25] The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience.

KartRider: Drift will undergo maintenance for 3 hours on April 24, starting at 4:30 PM PT.

Maintenance Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): 4:30 PM April 24 - 7:30 PM April 24
CEST (UTC +2): 1:30 AM April 25 - 4:30 AM April 25
JST (UTC +9): 8:30 AM April 25 - 11:30 AM April 25
AEST (UTC +10): 9:30 AM April 25 - 12:30 PM April 25

Note: Maintenance schedule is an estimate and subject to change.

Maintenance Details:

KartRider: Drift will be unavailable.

Changes and Updates:

New Proficiency Plus Tickets
Races after reaching the Weekly Lucci Acquisition Limit will now reward 50% Lucci (up from 0%).
Traction System Improvements.
Bug fixes and other game improvements.
Learn more in the April 2024 Patch Notes post!

Dev Blog - Regarding the April Update

Hello Racers,

In this Dev Blog, I would like to talk about the main contents of the upcoming April patch, as well as some details for the May update.

In the April patch, we will be making improvements to elements that have been causing inconveniences.

First, the weekly Lucci limit, something that has received many complaints, will be eased. Currently, you cannot obtain Lucci after reaching the weekly Lucci limit. Since balloons are consumed with each match, continuing to play KartRider: Drift after reaching the weekly limit felt like a loss to many Racers. We reviewed this as Racers continued to give us feedback. And with the upcoming patch, once you earn a certain amount of Lucci, you will still be able to earn Lucci from races, albeit at a reduced rate.

Next, I would like to introduce further improvements that will be made to the Traction catch-up system.

The Traction Refill system, which was introduced in the March Northeu update, had the desired effect of significantly reducing the Retire rate of lower-ranking Racers. However, this system also caused an issue where Racers in a lower position would not fill the Team Boost Gauge as quickly as desired. With the April patch, the Team Boost Gauge will be adjusted so that its refill speed is proportional to the number of teammates whose Traction Refill is active, for both Custom Race Duo/Squad Modes and Ranked Queue Squad Mode.

We have also seen feedback that the nerfed Traction Acceleration has made it disadvantageous to pass other Racers, reducing the fun of the race. Thus, we will be partially easing the distance that has to be covered to reach maximum speed, so that mid-to-high-ranking Racers can feel the same degree of acceleration as before the March patch. However, we were concerned that increasing the maximum speed for Traction would make controlling the kart too difficult. Therefore, we hope you understand our decision to leave the maximum speed as it is.

In addition, we are working on some improvements for Racer convenience by adding an option to toggle background audio, and a Proficiency Plus Ticket that can be used to immediately increase your kart’s proficiency. We are also continuously working on improvements for the Ranked Queue. In addition to what was applied during the April 10 maintenance, we will continue to check data regarding rank achievements and the matchmaking status to make improvements. For detailed information on the April patch, please check out the April Patch Notes when they are released.

I would also like to briefly introduce some updates that are planned for May.

We intend to make several changes in our May update, including new tracks and balance patches. A total of 4 new tracks will be added, including 3 Speed Tracks and 1 Item & Speed track. These include three tracks from the Original KartRider, as mentioned in the previous Dev Blog. We plan to showcase popular tracks included in the "Normal Random" and "Hard Random" options.

Additionally, we’re planning some balance changes for both Item and Speed modes. In Item Mode, new skills will be added to characters who do not yet have skills. Some characters will receive skill buffs, while characters with extremely high usage or win rates, even after the March update, will either be nerfed or undergo structural changes. As emphasized before, we will only make these adjustments after a detailed review to ensure that characters do not lose their unique style. Please stay tuned for more details on the May update.

We also plan to make balance adjustments to the Kart Tuning function for Speed Mode. As there is an overall preference towards Drift Acceleration among Acceleration-related stats, we're looking to slightly decrease the effect of Drift Acceleration Tuning and slightly increase the effect of the basic Drift Acceleration value for all karts. This change will not nerf existing Drift-specialized karts, as the maximum Drift Acceleration value will remain the same. Additionally, karts with low Drift Acceleration values will be adjusted so that their Acceleration value slightly increases depending on the Tuning value.

More detailed information regarding the May update will be provided through a future Dev Blog and Patch Notes. We hope the improvements in the April patch will resolve some inconveniences, and we’ll continue to listen to your feedback and strive to include them in our future development.

Thank you,

-Director Jaewoo Seo and the KartRider: Drift Team-

BLACKPINK Outfit Collector Event

Heads up, BLINKs! Extra gifts are on the way for those who collected BLACKPINK Outfits. Check the details below to claim yours! Let's not miss out!
[h2]BLACKPINK Outfit Collector Event[/h2]
Event Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, April 17, 2024 6:00 PM - Thursday, April 25, 2024 7:59 AM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, April 18, 2024 3:00 AM - Thursday, April 25, 2024 4:59 PM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:59 PM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:00 AM - Friday, April 26, 2024 12:59 AM

Event Details:

How to Participate: Collect at least 1 set of any of the 3 BLACKPINK outfit concepts below.
How to earn rewards: Complete at least 1 of these 3 requirements by the end of the event period to claim your rewards!
Event Requirements listed below:

Own all listed BORN PINK (Black ver.) Outfits listed below:
BORN PINK (Black ver.) JISOO
BORN PINK (Black ver.) JENNIE
BORN PINK (Black ver.) ROSE
BORN PINK (Black ver.) LISA

Own all listed BORN PINK Outfits listed below:
BORN PINK JISOO
BORN PINK JENNIE
BORN PINK ROSE
BORN PINK LISA

Own all listed Shut Down Outfits listed below:
Shut Down JISOO
Shut Down JENNIE
Shut Down ROSE
Shut Down LISA

Event Rewards:

BLACKPINK JISOO Balloon x10
BLACKPINK JENNIE Balloon x10
BLACKPINK ROSE Balloon x10
BLACKPINK LISA Balloon x10

Get ready to claim your rewards after the event period! You'll find them in your Mailbox by May 1st, PDT.

We'll promptly inform you if any changes were to occur to the reward distribution schedule.