KartRider: Drift News

Season 4 rolls on, and as the shadows get longer and darker, Flag Mode returns to the Mode Lab, and we have a new slate of events for everyone to enjoy!
[h2]Shadow Visitor Greetings Event[/h2]
Shadow Visitor's Day is almost here, the most cherished celebration of Boom Hill, and Joy wants to keep the mood light with a special set of rewards for anyone that can complete the surprise tests!

Event Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, October 25, 2023 5:00 PM
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, October 26, 2023 2:00 AM
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, October 26, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, October 26, 2023 11:00 AM

 
Event Details:

• Join KartRider: Drift matches and complete Joy's Surprise Tests that may appear before a race.
  • Joy's Surprise Tests may occur when match-made into non-Grand Prix Item, Speed, and Infinite Boost matches with at least two Racers in the match.
  • Racers must be Lv. 3 or higher to be given Joy's Surprise Tests.
• Once completed, go to the Shadow Visitor's Day screen under Events in the lobby to claim your prizes!
• Once claimed, prizes will be sent to the in-game Mailbox for you to redeem.
• Prizes must be claimed before the event ends, and all items sent to the Mailbox must be claimed within 30 days of receipt, or they will expire.

 


Event Rewards:

• Complete Joy's Surprise Test 1 Time: Terror Tree Decal
• Complete Joy's Surprise Test 3 Times: Race Truck License Plate
• Complete Joy's Surprise Test 5 Times: Rabbit Hole Derek
• Complete Joy's Surprise Test 7 Times: Shadow Brodi Decal
• Complete Joy's Surprise Test 10 Times: 3,000 Lucci

 [h2]Hallo! Flag Event[/h2]
Head into the improved Flag Mode in the Mode Lab to give the changes a firm look, and collect a set of prizes including the Rave Emblem and Joker Rave!

Event Duration:

• PDT/PST (UTC -7/-8): Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4:00 PM PST
• CEST/CET (UTC +2): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:00 AM CET
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:00 AM

 
Event Details and Challenges:

• Participate in Flag Mode during Season 4 and rack up points to complete challenges and unlock special challenges!
• Challenges will award Flag Points, which unlock bonus rewards.
  • Note: Flag Points are not spent. Earning 800 Flag Points will unlock the 250, 500, and 750 Flag Point rewards.
• Daily Challenge: Complete 2 Flag Mode Races
  • Win or lose, finishing the race will complete this challenge!
  • Rewards: 20 Flag Points.
  • Can be completed once per day, resetting at 12:00 AM UTC.
• Weekly Challenge: Complete 4 Flag Mode Races
  • Once again, you'll make progress on this challenge regardless of if you win or lose, just as long as you finish the race!
  • Rewards: 100 Flag Points.
  • Can be completed once per week, resetting on Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
• Weekly Challenge: Win 3 Flag Mode Races
  • Beat the opposition three times a week for even more Flag Points!
  • Rewards: 120 Flag Points.
  • Can be completed once per week, resetting on Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
• Ongoing Challenges:
  • Obtain a Total Team Score of 200 Points:
    • Rewards: 200 Flag Points.
    • Can be completed once during the event.
  • Win 10 Flag Mode Races:
    • Rewards: 200 Flag Points.
    • Can be completed once during the event.
• Prizes must be claimed before the event ends, and all items sent to the Mailbox must be claimed within 30 days of receipt, or they will expire.

 


Flag Point Rewards:

• 250 Flag Points: 2,000 Lucci
• 500 Flag Points: Rave Emblem
• 750 Flag Points: 100 K-COIN
• 1,000 Flag Points: Joker Rave

 [h2]Daily Reward Event (Season 4 Weeks 5 - 7)[/h2]
Get special wheels, Clown Balloons, unique decals, and a wealth of Lucci just for logging into KartRider: Drift!

Event Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, November 1, 2023 5:00 PM
• CEST/CET (UTC +2/+1): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 2, 2023 1:00 AM CET
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 2, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 2, 2023 11:00 AM

 
Event Details:

• Log into KartRider: Drift and go to the Daily Reward screen under Events to claim your prizes!
• Once claimed, prizes will be sent to the in-game Mailbox for you to redeem.
• Prizes must be claimed from this screen before the event ends, and all items sent to the Mailbox must be claimed within 30 days of receipt, or they will expire.
• Skipping a day will not skip any prizes. For example, logging in on Day 1, missing Day 2, and returning on Day 3 will reward you Login Reward 1 and 2. You must login on 14 days during the event to receive all 14 prizes.
• Days begin and end at 12:00 AM UTC.

 


Event Rewards:

• Login Reward 1: Meowatching You Decal
• Login Reward 2: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 3: Clown Balloon (x10)
• Login Reward 4: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 5: Ice Shark Decal
• Login Reward 6: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 7: Octopus Tentacle Wheels
• Login Reward 8: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 9: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 10: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 11: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 12: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 13: 500 Lucci
• Login Reward 14: 500 Lucci

 [h2]Weekend Login Event (Season 4 Weeks 5-8)[/h2]
There's more Lucci for you to earn on the weekend in Season 4!

Event Duration - Weekend 5:

• PDT (UTC -7): Friday, October 13, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, October 15, 2023 5:00 PM
• CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, October 14, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, October 16, 2023 2:00 AM
• JST (UTC +9): Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, October 16, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, October 14, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, October 16, 2023 11:00 AM

 
Event Duration - Weekend 6:

• PDT (UTC -7): Friday, October 20, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, October 22, 2023 5:00 PM
• CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, October 21, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, October 23, 2023 2:00 AM
• JST (UTC +9): Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, October 23, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, October 21, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, October 23, 2023 11:00 AM

 
Event Duration - Weekend 7:

• PDT (UTC -7): Friday, October 27, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, October 29, 2023 5:00 PM
• CEST/CET (UTC +2/+1): Saturday, October 28, 2023 2:00 AM CEST - Monday, October 30, 2023 1:00 AM CET
• JST (UTC +9): Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, October 30, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, October 28, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, October 30, 2023 11:00 AM

 
Event Duration - Weekend 8:

• PDT/PST (UTC -7/-8): Friday, November 3, 2023 5:00 PM PDT - Sunday, November 5, 2023 4:00 PM PST
• CET (UTC +1): Saturday, November 4, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, November 6, 2023 1:00 AM
• JST (UTC +9): Saturday, November 4, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, November 6, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, November 4, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, November 6, 2023 11:00 AM

 
Event Details:

• Log into KartRider: Drift and go to the Mailbox to claim your Lucci bonus!
• Each Saturday and each Sunday you log in during the weekend will award you with 1,000 Lucci!
  • Days begin and end at 12:00 AM UTC.
• Prizes must be claimed from the event menu before the event ends, and all items sent to the Mailbox must be claimed within 30 days of receipt, or they will expire.

 [h2]Ongoing Events[/h2][h2]Season 4 Hot Time Event[/h2]
Hot Time is back for Season 4 with even more Lucci and RP to earn throughout the day!

Event Duration:

• PDT/PST (UTC -7/-8): Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, November 8, 2023 4:00 PM PST
• CEST/CET (UTC +2/+1): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 9, 2023 1:00 AM CET
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEST/AEDT (UTC +10/+11): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 9, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT

 
Event Details:

• Race in KartRider: Drift during the designated Hot Times for bonus Lucci and Racer Points with each race!
• Hot Time Periods:
  • Period 1: 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM UTC
  • Period 2: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC
  • Period 3: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC
• Racing during Hot Time periods on Monday through Friday (UTC) will reward an additional 30 Lucci and 5 RP with each race!
• Racing during Hot Time periods on Saturday and Sunday (UTC) will reward an additional 50 Lucci and 10 RP with each race!
• Note: Bonus rewards are determined by the day of the week in UTC.

 

Take back the night with Vigilante Neo in the Iron Resistance Package, prank your friends with Jack-o'-Lantern Spirit Kid, and collect new balloons with the Eyeball Candy and Spirit Kid Balloons!
[h2]Iron Resistance Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Iron Resistance Package
  • Price: 1,200 K-COIN
  • Includes:
    • Vigilante Neo
    • Iron Will (Boost Duration Kart)
    • Iron Will License Plate

 [h2]Jack-o'-Lantern Spirit Kid[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Jack-o'-Lantern Spirit Kid
  • Price: 500 K-COIN

 [h2]Eyeball Candy and Spirit Kid Balloons[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Eyeball Candy Balloon
  • Quantity: 50 Balloons
  • Price: 1,500 Lucci
• Spirit Kid Balloon
  • Quantity: 50 Balloons
  • Price: 1,500 Lucci

 [h2]Ongoing Sales[/h2][h2]Grave Matrimony Sophia[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 5, 2023 11:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Grave Matrimony Sophia
  • Price: 7,000 Lucci

 [h2]Spirit Kid Emoji Set[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, October 4, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, October 5, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 5, 2023 11:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Spirit Kid Emoji Set
  • Price: 100 K-COIN
  • Includes:
    • Spirit Kid Dance Emoji
    • Spirit Kid Dizzy Emoji
    • Spirit Kid Hello Emoji
    • Spirit Kid Listless Emoji
    • Spirit Kid Mad Emoji
    • Spirit Kid Snore Emoji
    • Spirit Kid Wait Emoji

 [h2]Oddball Scientist Diz[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 27, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 28, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Oddball Scientist Diz
  • Price: 500 K-COIN

 [h2]White Fang Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 27, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 28, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• White Fang Package
  • Price: 600 K-COIN
  • Includes:
    • White Fang (Boost Duration Kart)
    • White Fang License Plate

 [h2]Ghost Friends Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 27, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 28, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 28, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Ghost Friends Package
  • Price: 2,400 Lucci
  • Includes:
    • Spirit Kid's Night Out Decal
    • Ghostly Threat Decal
    • Spirit Party Decal

 [h2]Vampire Lord Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Vampire Package
  • Price: 14,500 Lucci
  • Includes:
    • Vampire Neo
    • Vampire (Balanced Kart)
    • Vampire License Plate

 [h2]Coffin and Ghost Balloons[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Coffin Balloon
  • Quantity: 50 Balloons
  • Price: 100 K-COIN
• Ghost Balloon
  • Quantity: 50 Balloons
  • Price: 100 K-COIN

 [h2]Rubber Boot Wheels[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 20, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 21, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 21, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Rubber Boot Wheels
  • Price: 2,500 Lucci

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

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Scythe Package
  • Price: 1,200 K-COIN
  • Includes:
    • Hallows Brodi
    • Scythe (Boost Acceleration Kart)
    • Scythe License Plate

 [h2]Dread Wagon Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Dread Wagon Package
  • Price: 700 K-COIN
  • Includes:
    • Dread Wagon (Acceleration Kart)
    • Dread Wagon License Plate
    • Mystic Ghost Booster

 [h2]Ghost Encounter Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Ghost Encounter Package
  • Price: 350 K-COIN
  • Includes:
    • Ghostly Tire Mark
    • Ghost Wheels

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

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Draky Emoji Set
  • Price: 2,500 Lucci
  • Includes:  
    
    
    • Draky Approves Emoji
    • Draky Cheers Emoji
    • Draky Confident Emoji
      
      
    • Draky Disappointed Emoji
    • Draky Disapproves Emoji
    • Draky Furious Emoji
      
      
    • Draky Mocking Emoji
    • Draky Uninterested Emoji
    • Draky Wait Emoji

 [h2]Premium Racing Pass Package[/h2]
One final deal for Season 4: Claim a special package to unlock your Premium Racing Pass with a wealth of Trophies and Draky's emblem. Check out the Season 4 Racing Pass post to learn what prizes the pass will unlock!

Sale Duration:

• PDT/PST (UTC -7/-8): Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, November 8, 2023 4:00 PM PST
• CEST/CET (UTC +2/+1): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 9, 2023 1:00 AM CET
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:00 AM
• AEST/AEDT (UTC +10/+11): Thursday, September 14, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 9, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT

 

• Premium Racing Pass Package
  • Price: 1,000 K-COIN
  • Includes:
    • Premium Racing Pass
    • Draky Emblem
    • 100 Trophies
  • Note: The Premium Racing Pass Package cannot be purchased if the Premium Racing Pass has already been unlocked.

 [h2]Summer Style Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 31, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 31, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Summer Style Package
  • Price: 2,400 Lucci
  • Includes:
    • Mood Beach Decal
    • Hibiscus Decal
    • Blue Gecko Decal

 [h2]Yacht Captain Brian[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 23, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 24, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 24, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Yacht Captain Brian
  • Price: 7,000 Lucci

 [h2]Mobi Watermelon Package[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 (After Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

• Mobi Watermelon Package
  • Price: 14,500 Lucci
  • Includes:
    • Watermelon Slice Mobi
    • Fresh Watermelon (Balanced Kart)
    • Fresh Watermelon License Plate

 [h2]Snorkeling Dao[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 2, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Snorkeling Dao
  • Price: 7,000 Lucci

 [h2]Orange Drink Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Orange Drink Package
  • Price: 14,500 Lucci
  • Includes:
    • Orange Wave Airi
    • Drink (Balanced Kart)
    • Drink License Plate

 [h2]Saber Pro Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 19, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5

 

• Saber Pro Package
  • Price: 10,000 Lucci
  • Includes:
    • Saber Pro (Balanced Kart)
    • Saber Pro License Plate
    • CrazyRacing Pro Booster

 [h2]Miami Dancer Rena[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Miami Dancer Rena
  • Price: 7,000 Lucci

 [h2]Miami Surfer Martin[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Miami Surfer Martin
  • Price: 7,000 Lucci

 [h2]Mobi and Toto Balloons[/h2]
Sale Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
• AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5

 

• Mobi Balloon
  • Quantity: 50 Balloons
  • Price: 1,500 Lucci
• Toto Balloon
  • Quantity: 50 Balloons
  • Price: 1,500 Lucci

 

[Update 2:15 AM UTC OCT 12] The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience.

KartRider: Drift will undergo maintenance for 5.5 hours on October 11, starting at 2:00 PM PT.

Maintenance Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): 2:00 PM October 11 - 7:30 PM October 11
• CEST (UTC +2): 11:00 PM October 11 - 4:30 AM October 12
• JST (UTC +9): 6:00 AM October 12 - 11:30 AM October 12
• AEDT (UTC +11): 8:00 AM October 12 - 1:30 PM October 12

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

Maintenance Details:

• KartRider: Drift will be unavailable.

 
Changes and Updates:

• 4 new tracks in a variety of themes have been added.
• Flag Mode returns to the Mode Lab.
• Time Attack "Save Location and Rewind" feature has been added.
• Added the "Heroic" Balloon Upgrade rank.
• Other Changes and Bug Fixes.
• See the full details in the Mid-Season 4 Patch Notes post!

 

[Update 9:00 PM UTC Oct 17] Updated to add the Grand Prix track changes made in the Mid-Season patch on Oct. 11.

[Update 05:57 AM UTC Oct 11] Some parts under [Settings] have been edited for clarification.

[h2]New Content[/h2][h2]Track Updates[/h2]
Global Track Changes:

• License Restrictions have been removed from all tracks, allowing all racers to play on all tracks immediately.

4 New Tracks:

• Village: Rush Hour
  
  
  • Difficulty: ★★
  • Supported Game Modes: Item and Speed Mode
• Desert: Riddling Ruins
  
  
  • Difficulty: ★★★
  • Supported Game Modes: Item and Speed Mode
• Forest: Waterfall Slide
  
  
  • Difficulty: ★★★
  • Supported Game Modes: Item and Speed Mode
• WKC: Canada Circuit
  
  
  • Difficulty: ★★★★
  • Supported Game Modes: Speed Mode

 [h2]Back in the Mode Lab: Flag Mode[/h2]

• Flag Mode is a returning Squad-only race where two teams of four will race around the track, collecting flags and returning them to their flag zones to score points.
• Flag Mode in Mode Lab Duration:
  • PDT/PST (UTC -7/-8): Wednesday, October 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, November 15, 2023 4:00 PM PST
  • CEST/CET (UTC +2/+1): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 16, 2023 1:00 AM CET
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 16, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, October 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, November 16, 2023 11:00 AM
• Don't let your guard down, though: Item Boxes appear in Flag Mode, just like in Item Mode, and can be used to knock flags loose from enemy racers!
• Win Conditions:
  • The first team to 20 points, or the team with the most points when time expires, wins!
  • If both teams are tied when time expires, an Overtime period is played where the first team to 10 points wins.
• Two Flags will appear on the track, Red and Blue. Secure your team's flag to get a bonus point!
• Racers who are hit with items while holding a flag, or who crash into the environment, will drop their flag and be unable to pick it up again for 2 seconds.
• Racers holding a flag will move slower than normal, making them more vulnerable to enemy racers. Keep the flag carrier protected, no matter the cost!
• Kart Resets cannot be used unless stuck or out of bounds.
• The towing effect cannot be applied.
• Auto-Steering, Track Guidelines, Drift Assist, Drift Zones, Item Hints, and Instant Boost Hints are not available in Flag Mode.
• In the final minute of the match, additional flags will appear on the track, so don't lose heart from an early deficit!
• Available Items:
  • Can be acquired while holding a flag:
    • Banana
    • Boost
    • EMP Wave
    • Magnet
    • Mine
    • Siren
    • Shield
  • Can be acquired while not holding a flag:
    • Angel Armor
    • Boost
    • EMP Wave
    • Lightning
    • Magnet
    • Mine
    • Missile
    • Siren
    • Shield
    • UFO
• Item Changes from Item Mode (Flag Mode Only):
  • UFO: Targets the opposing racer who has been holding the flag the longest and slows them down. Does not knock the flag loose.
  • Lightning: Lightning hits all Racers!
• Tracks available for Flag Mode:
  • Stadium Beach Island
    
    
    • Difficulty: ★
  • Hidden Meadow
    
    
    • Difficulty: ★★

 
Changes to Flag Mode

Flag Mode originally appeared in Season 3, and we've made a number of changes to make it even better!

• Taking a flag to the opposing team's flag zone will no longer score any points for either team, and instead return the flag to its original position.
• Flags will always appear in the same location at the start of a race, but their position will change with each subsequent flag that spawns.
• The interactions when colliding with a flag carrier has been changed:
  • A flag carrier colliding with an allied Racer will no longer drop the Flag.
  • A non-flag carrier colliding with an opposing flag carrier will move the flag into their possession, rather than causing the flag to drop.
  • When a flag carrier collides with another flag carrier, both Racers will drop their flags.
  • Added character animations for stealing a flag and having their flag stolen.
• Added feedback when obtaining a flag:
  • When a flag is obtained, a notification is displayed in the HUD.
  • The size and transparency of a held flag has been adjusted.
  • Adjusted the sound effect played when a flag is obtained.
• When a team reaches at least 15 points, an effect will be shown and the background music will change to warn both teams.
• The number of flags that spawn during Overtime has been decreased.
• The background music now changes when Overtime begins.
• A Flag Mode-exclusive loading screen tip has been added.
• The flag zone location guide on the HUD has been adjusted to match your team's color.
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• The Water Bomb item has been removed from Flag Mode.
• If a flag drops into a flag zone, it will no longer score a point without being picked up by that zone's team.

 [h2]Changes and Improvements[/h2][h2]Time Trials[/h2]
Save Location and Rewind



A new feature for Time Trials has been added to allow Racers to practice specific sections of a track.

• Save Location
  • Save the location, speed, and driving status of your Kart when the Save Location button is pressed.
  • The Save Location button can also be pressed while Rewinding, stopping the Rewind at that point.
  • Cannot Save Location while a video is playing, or while you're being affected by an item.
  • Up to 1 location can be saved.
  • Saved Locations will be removed in the following situations:
    • When rewinding to a point earlier than the Saved Location.
    • When saving a new location.
    • When the saved location is at least five minutes behind the current location.
• Rewind
  • When the Rewind button is pressed, the race will play backwards towards the start!
  • The Rewind will automatically pause upon reaching a Saved Location, allowing you to restart the race from that point.
  • Pressing the Rewind button again will continue to Rewind the race.
  • Cannot Rewind while a video is playing, or while you're being affected by an item.
  • Rewinds can be manually stopped at any point by pressing the Save Location button, which will set that point as the Saved Location and allow you to restart the race at that point.
  • Races can only be rewound up to 5 minutes.
  • The Shadow will be rewound at the same time as the Race is.
    • Note: Shadows from Time Trial races generated before the October 11 update may not display normally during Rewind.
  • Note: Certain visual and environmental effects will not be affected by the Rewind, such as lightning effects in the track's background.

 [h2]Settings[/h2]
(PC/Console) "Use Special Feature" key bindings have been added

• Six control bindings have been added, dedicated to be used in certain systems and content.
• These can be customized in the [Settings - Controls] menu.
• For the new "Save and Rewind Location" feature, the Special Feature buttons control the following features:
  • Use Special Feature 1: Rewind
  • Use Special Feature 2: Save Location
  • Use Special Feature 3: N/A
  • Use Special Feature 4: N/A
  • Use Special Feature 5: N/A
  • Use Special Feature 6: Rewind Speed
• Future additions will use these buttons in different manners, but for the moment only buttons 1, 2, and 6 are used.

 
(Mobile) Save Location & Rewind Buttons

• Buttons to control the Save Location and Rewind features in Time Trials have been added.
• Note: The "Disable" feature for the Rewind Speed and Play buttons is not supported on Mobile.

 
(PC/Console) Certain Default Hotkeys have changed.

• Due to a change in the default hotkeys, in the case that there are duplicate keys, Racers will be moved to the [Settings - Controls] screen on their first login after the update, and the following hotkeys have been changed:
  • PC:
    • Voice Chat
    • Open Emoji Menu / Use Emoji Slot 1
    • Use Emoji Slot 2
    • Use Emoji Slot 3
    • Use Emoji Slot 4
  • Console:
    • Voice Chat

 [h2]Balloons[/h2]
New Balloon Upgrade Rank: Heroic

• Balloons can now be upgraded to Heroic rank!
  • Cost: 1,500 Lucci
  • Item Mode Effects:
    • Replaces the "Missile Hit" effect with the "Banana Hit" effect.
    • Reduces the number of inputs required to Quick Escape when hit by Water Wisp or Water Bomb items
    • Decreases the duration of incoming Lightning and UFO attacks. (New to Heroic rank)
  • Speed Mode Effects:
    • Increases the Boost Gauge automatic charge by 24%. (Improved from Rare rank)
• Balloons must be Rare rank to be upgraded to Heroic rank.

 [h2]Tracks[/h2]

• Booster Zones have been added at set locations on the following tracks:
  • Desert: Abandoned Oasis
  • Factory: First Steps
  • Forest: Woodsy Way
  • Village: Breezy Park
  • World Tour: Gangnam Streets

 

[h2]Grand Prix[/h2]
Season 4 Grand Prix Track Changes:

• Tracks Added to Item Grand Prix:
  • Village: Rush Hour (★★)
  • Desert: Riddling Ruins (★★★)
  • Forest: Waterfall Slide (★★★)
• Tracks Added to Speed Grand Prix:
  • WKC: Canada Circuit (★★★★)

[h2]Joy's Surprise Tests[/h2]

• Reduced the number of Racers needed to trigger Joy's Surprise Tests (2 or more Racers in a match, down from 4 or more).
• The difficulty of some tests have been reduced:
  • (Item Mode - All) Use an attack item on a specific Racer 2 times (down from 3)
  • (Item Mode - All) Land an attack 5 times (down from 7)
  • (Item Mode - Solo) Block an attack 3 times (down from 5)
  • (Item Mode - Duo) Protect a teammate 4 times (down from 8)
  • (Item Mode - Squad) Protect a teammate 7 times (down from 10)

 [h2]License Mode[/h2]

• The difficulty of L2 License mission "01 Time Trial 1" has been slightly decreased:
  • The section of Village: Breezy Park that this trial uses has been altered to make for a faster traversal.
  • The Time Limit for the Time Trial has been decreased to 42.753s (down from 46.153s).
  • The combination of these two changes results in a slightly easier mission overall.

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

• Canada Circuit Racer (1, 2, and 3)
• Canada Circuit Attack (1, 2, and 3)
• Riddling Ruins Racer (1, 2, and 3)
• Riddling Ruins Attack (1, 2, and 3)
• Rush Hour Racer (1, 2, and 3)
• Rush Hour Attack (1, 2, and 3)
• Waterfall Slide Racer (1, 2, and 3)
• Waterfall Slide Attack (1, 2, and 3)

 [h2]Other Changes[/h2]

• Added the number of remaining balloons to the Balloon Equip menu, to the right of the item name.
  
  
• AI will now use Emojis, and have promised to be on their very best behavior.

 

We are excited to announce the official launch of KartRider: Drift Regular Pro League! Starting this weekend in Seoul, South Korea, you can watch the best KartRider: Drift Racers challenge each other for the throne. Check below for more information!
[h2]Teams and Players[/h2]



[h2]Tournament Format[/h2]



[h2]Broadcast Schedule[/h2]
Live competitions will take place from October 7 through December 9, on Saturdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 AM UTC:


[h2]English Language Broadcasts[/h2]

• Twitch
• YouTube
• AfreecaTV

 [h2]Commentator Line-up[/h2]

• @Wolf
• @Slate
• @Chorbra
• Peter