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.