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KartRider: Drift's Closed Beta, X019 and more!

Get ready for KartRider: Drift, the only free-to-play, cross-platform kart racer where arcade thrills, drift fueled competition, and deep kart and character customization in stunning Unreal® Engine 4 graphics awaits you on the track. With the Closed Beta, our announcement at Microsoft's X019 event, upcoming livestreams and more, there's plenty to see as we race towards release!
The Official Forums are Here!
Connect with other players excited about the upcoming KartRider: Drift on the official forums! These forums will remain with us through the official launch, featuring sub-forums for suggestions, events, bug reports for when the Closed Beta begins, language-specific forums, and more. We'll be keeping a special eye out for feedback on how the beta plays there, so head on over, create an account and start posting!
Sign Up for the December 5 - 8 Closed Beta!
KartRider: Drift might not be peeling off the starting line until next year, but you can get a sneak preview and help us with the tune-up during the December 5 - 8 Closed Beta, available on PC and Xbox One! You can learn more at the Closed Beta FAQ, but be sure to sign-up before 11:00 AM PST on Tuesday, December 3!
December Closed Beta Sign-Ups End:
  • PST (UTC -8): 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 3
  • EST (UTC -5): 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 3
  • CET (UTC +1): 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 3
  • AEDT (UTC +11): 6:00 AM Wednesday, December 4
December Closed Beta Period:
  • PST (UTC -8): 5:00 PM Thursday, December 5 - 5:00 PM Sunday, December 8
  • EST (UTC -5): 8:00 PM Thursday, December 5 - 8:00 PM Sunday, December 8
  • CET (UTC +1): 2:00 AM Friday, December 6 - 2:00 AM Monday, December 9
  • AEDT (UTC +11): 12:00 PM Friday, December 6 - 12:00 PM Monday, December 9
KartRider: Drift at X019
KartRider: Drift was announced at Microsoft's massive X019 event in London, showing off the trailer, giving the attendees a sneak preview of this new kart racing experience and more. You can follow along with the presentation, and get a good look at what it's like when two experts put their skills to the test!

Attendees at X019 are able to test-drive KartRider: Drift on the show floor, so be sure to try it out if you're there, and keep an eye out for what other people are saying about KartRider: Drift on social media! We'll also be on the official Mixer Panel in the Copper Box Arena from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM GMT (2:30 - 3:30 AM PST) on Friday, November 15 if you're eager to see more!
Join the KartRider: Drift Pit Crew


Excited by KartRider: Drift and looking forward to showing your drift skills off to the whole world? Apply for the KartRider: Drift Pit Crew, a collection of players, content creators and influencers that will help drive KartRider: Drift forward!
Closed Beta Livestreams
If you miss out on the Closed Beta, you'll still be able to get a sneak preview of KartRider: Drift! Closed Beta testers won't be under any sort of NDA, and will be free to show off their skills on their streaming platform of choice.

You can also join KartRider: Drift's Community Manager Liltya for a pair of special livestreams during the Closed Beta, as we show off the game and take on testers on the track! Keep an eye out on our social media pages for more information as the Closed Beta approaches!
Follow KartRider: Drift on Social Media
You can stay up to date with the latest news as KartRider: Drift races towards release by following our social media pages!
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