KartRider: Drift News

Toto's Smiles for your Miles!

[Update 12:00 AM UTC AUG 29] The duration for the Capture the Flag Event was originally displayed incorrectly. It will run until the beginning of Season 4, instead of ending earlier on September 7 at 12:00 AM UTC. We apologize for the confusion.

It's Toto's turn for a Smiles for Miles Event. Claim twelve emotes for this swashbuckling terror by playing KartRider: Drift!
[h2]Smiles for Miles (Season 3 Week 6 - 8)[/h2]

Event Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 16, 2023 5:00 PM - Wednesday, September 6, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 17, 2023 2:00 AM - Thursday, September 7, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, September 7, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:00 AM - Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:00 AM

Event Details:

Log into KartRider: Drift and hit the tracks and unlock a new reward every 40 minutes!
Once 40 minutes have elapsed in-game, go to the Smiles for Miles screen under Events to claim your prizes!
Multiple prizes can be earned every day, with each reward unlocking in the order listed below.
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.

Event Rewards:

Reward 1: Angry Emote (Toto - Seated)
Reward 2: Surprised Emote (Toto - Seated)
Reward 3: Amused Emote (Toto - Seated)
Reward 4: Affectionate Emote (Toto - Seated)
Reward 5: Showboat Emote (Toto - Seated)
Reward 6: Bored Emote (Toto - Seated)
Reward 7: Angry Emote (Toto - Standing)
Reward 8: Surprised Emote (Toto - Standing)
Reward 9: Amused Emote (Toto - Standing)
Reward 10: Affectionate Emote (Toto - Standing)
Reward 11: Showboat Emote (Toto - Standing)
Reward 12: Bored Emote (Toto - Standing)

[h2]Ongoing Events[/h2][h2]Daily Reward Event (Season 3 Week 4 - 6)[/h2]
Log into KartRider: Drift for the next three weeks to claim Martin's full set of emojis as well as the new Martin Balloon!

Event Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 2, 2023 5:00 PM - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:00 AM - Thursday, August 24, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00 AM - Thursday, August 24, 2023 10:00 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:

[h2]Weekend Login Event (Season 3 Week 4 - 6)[/h2]
Weekend Lucci bonuses continue on during Season 3!

Event Duration - Weekend 4:

PDT (UTC -7): Friday, August 4, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, August 6, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, August 5, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, August 7, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, August 7, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, August 5, 2023 10:00 AM - Monday, August 7, 2023 10:00 AM

Event Duration - Weekend 5:

PDT (UTC -7): Friday, August 11, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, August 13, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, August 12, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, August 14, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, August 14, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:00 AM - Monday, August 14, 2023 10:00 AM

Event Duration - Weekend 6:

PDT (UTC -7): Friday, August 18, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, August 20, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, August 19, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, August 21, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, August 19, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, August 21, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:00 AM - Monday, August 21, 2023 10:00 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]Capture the Flag Event[/h2]
Try out the new Flag Mode in the Mode Lab all season long to rack up points and earn a wealth of rewards, including Pirate Mobi and the Octoroller kart!

Event Duration: Start of Season 3 - Start of Season 4

Event Details and Challenges:

Participate in Flag Mode during Season 3 and rack up points to complete challenges and unlock special challenges!
Some challenges will award Flag Points, which unlock bonus rewards.
- Note: Flag Points are not spent. Earning 500 Flag Points will unlock the 150, 300, and 500 Flag Point rewards.
Daily Challenge: Complete 1 Flag Mode Race
- Win or lose, finishing the race will complete this challenge!
- Rewards: 300 Lucci.
- Can be completed once per day, resetting at 12:00 AM UTC.
Weekly Challenge: Complete 5 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: 50 Flag Points and 1,000 Lucci.
- Can be completed once per week, resetting on Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
Ongoing Challenges:
- Obtain a Total Team Score of 1,000 Points:
  - Rewards: 200 Flag Points and the Uni Emblem
  - Can be completed once during the event.
- Win 20 Flag Mode Races:
  - Rewards: 150 Flag Points and 10x Whole Watermelon Balloons
  - Can be completed once during the event.
- Win 5 Flag Mode Races within 2 Minutes:
  - Rewards: 150 Flag Points and the Rena Emoji Set
  - Can be completed once during the event.
- Complete 50 Flag Mode Races
  - Rewards: 200 Flag Points and the Summer Treat Decal
  - 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:

150 Flag Points: Pirate Mobi
300 Flag Points: 100 K-COIN
500 Flag Points: Octoroller License Plate
700 Flag Points: Tentacle Booster
1,000 Flag Points: Octoroller (Boost Acceleration Kart)

[h2]Season 3 Hot Time Event[/h2]
Hot Time is back for Season 3 with even more Lucci and RP to earn throughout the day!

Event Duration: Start of Season 3 - Start of Season 4

Event Details:

Race in KartRider: Drift during the designated Hot Times for bonus Lucci and Ranking Points with each race!
Hot Time Periods:
- Period 1: 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM UTC (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT / 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM CEST / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM JST / 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AEST)
- Period 2: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC (3:00 AM - 5:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CEST / 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST / 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM AEST)
- Period 3: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CEST / 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM JST / 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM AEST)
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.

[h2]Season 3 On-Time Event[/h2]

We're also continuing the On-Time Event for every Saturday and Sunday in Season 3, giving away up to 60 Rena Balloons each weekend!

Event Duration: Start of Season 3 - Start of Season 4, Saturdays and Sundays

Event Details:

Gain 10 Rena Balloons whenever you login during the On-Time Event on the weekends!
On-Time Periods
- Period 1: 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM UTC (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT / 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM CEST / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM JST / 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AEST)
- Period 2: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC (3:00 AM - 5:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CEST / 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST / 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM AEST)
- Period 3: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CEST / 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM JST / 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM AEST)
Login on Saturday and Sunday (UTC) during the noted periods and receive the rewards in the in-game Mailbox for you to redeem.
Rewards can be earned during each of the three event periods per day.
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.

August 16 Item Shop Update

Get loose with Hip Hop Vivi, hop on into a kart made for the lake with the Frog Package, and memorialize your trip with decals from the Banana's Summer Vacation Package!
[h2]Hip Hop Vivi[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 16, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 17, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Hip Hop Vivi
- Price: 500 K-COIN

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

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 16, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 17, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Frog Package
- Price: 500 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Frog (Boost Duration Kart)
  - Frog License Plate

[h2]Banana's Summer Vacation Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 16, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 17, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 17, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Banana's Summer Vacation Package
- Price: 150 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Banana Summer Vacation 1
  - Banana Summer Vacation 2
  - Banana Summer Vacation 3

[h2]Ongoing Sales[/h2][h2]Pineapple Toto Package[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 (After Maintenance) - Start of Season 4

Pineapple Toto Package
- Price: 700 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Pineapple Toto
  - Pineapple (Speed Kart)
  - Pineapple License Plate

[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]Special Toto Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 (After Maintenance) - Start of Season 4

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

[h2]Special Mobi Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 (After Maintenance) - Start of Season 4

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

[h2]Hydro Hippo Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 2, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Hydro Hippo Package
- Price: 500 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Hydro Hippo (Acceleration Kart)
  - Hydro Hippo 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]Beach Swimwear Miso Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Beach Swimwear Miso Package
- Price: 1,200 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Beach Swimwear Miso
  - Affectionate Emote (Miso - Seated)
  - Amused Emote (Miso - Seated)
  - Angry Emote (Miso - Seated)
  - Bored Emote (Miso - Seated)
  - Showboat Emote (Miso - Seated)
  - Surprised Emote (Miso - Seated)
  - Affectionate Emote (Miso)
  - Amused Emote (Miso)
  - Angry Emote (Miso)
  - Bored Emote (Miso)
  - Showboat Emote (Miso)
  - Surprised Emote (Miso)

[h2]Bazzi's Summer Vacation Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Bazzi's Summer Vacation Package
- Price: 150 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Sunset Beach Decal
  - Beach Shades Decal
  - Surfer Bazzi Decal

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

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 19, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Typhoon Package
- Price: 500 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Typhoon (Boost Duration Kart)
  - Typhoon 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]Keffy Shark Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4

Keffy Shark Package
- Price: 700 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Shark Keffy
  - Hover Shark (Boost Acceleration Kart)
  - Hover Shark License Plate

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

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4

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

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

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4

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

[h2]Starfish and Great White Shark Balloons[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4

Starfish Balloon
- Quantity: 50 Balloons
- Price: 100 K-COIN
Great White Shark Balloon
- Quantity: 50 Balloons
- Price: 100 K-COIN

[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

[h2]Jolly Roadster Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4

Jolly Roadster Package
- Price: 17,000 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Pirate Lodumani
  - Jolly Roadster Kart (Balanced Kart)
  - Jolly Roadster License Plate
  - Jolly Roadster Booster

[h2]Blue Plasma FT Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Blue Plasma FT Package
- Price: 17,000 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Blue Racer Dao
  - Plasma FT (Balanced Kart)
  - Plasma FT License Plate
  - Plasma FT Booster

[h2]Safety Car Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 31, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, June 1, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, June 1, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, June 1, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Safety Car Package
- Price: 7,500 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Safety Car (Balanced Kart)
  - Safety Car License Plate

[h2]Pit Crew Brodi[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 24, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 25, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Pit Crew Brodi
- Price: 7,000 Lucci

[h2]Star Mechanic Rave[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, June 7, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, June 8, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Star Mechanic Rave
- Price: 7,000 Lucci

[h2]Pro Mechanic Brian[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, June 28, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, June 29, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, June 29, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, June 29, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4

Pro Mechanic Brian
- Price: 7,000 Lucci

[COMPLETE] Client Patch - August 11 (PT)

[Update 7:20 PM UTC AUG 11] The client patch has been completed on PC.

A client patch for PC has been applied to KartRider: Drift to provide improvements on the drift drag. Please update your game to download the client patch and apply the fix.

Client Patch Schedule:

PDT (UTC-7): 07:30 AM August 11
CEST (UTC+2): 4:30 PM August 11
JST (UTC+9): 11:30 PM August 11
AEST (UTC+10): 12:30 AM August 12

Platform: PC (We will notify you separately when the fix for console platforms has been applied.)

Patch Details:

There will be no effects on gameplay.

Changes and Updates:

Add 3 Drift Efficiency Correction Options in the Drift Settings.
See the full details in the Dev Blog.

Known Issue:

(Solved) An issue where some text is displayed in Korean in Settings > Gameplay > Control Settings > Drift Settings > 'Drift Efficiency Correction' below 'Drift Assist'

Thank you,

-The KartRider: Drift Team-

Dev Blog – Further Improvements on the Drift Drag

With the August 9 (PT) Mid-Season 3 update, we have made improvements on drift drag so that racers could use basic drifts more easily. After this was applied, however, we received feedback from many players about the performance of some advanced techniques, as well as the experience of them, and we have made changes by comparing your feedback and data.

Based on the positive feedback from beginner and intermediate level racers, we confirmed that there were improvements based on the changes on normal drift drags. However, we have also confirmed from racers of higher skill levels that the difference of the performance and experience of advanced drift techniques was larger than intended, causing inconveniences for those expert racers.

The Dev Team has comprehensively considered the situation and is planning to make the improvements to better tune your experience. We will do our best to show you perfection when making any further improvements on dragging and more. Also, we will make sure to review any potential changes on driving, and provide an explanation on incoming changes in advance.

Additional Improvements on Drift Drag

Improvements: Added 3 Drift Escape Options to the Drift Settings Option.

Setting Value

Drift Behavior

Max

Current value and drift behavior after the August 9 (PT) Patch. This is the standard value for new racers.

Medium

Intermediate value and drift behavior between Max and Default

Default

Value and drift behavior before the August 9 (PT) Patch

How to Set: The Drift Escape Option setting can be found in the [Settings > Gameplay > Control Settings > Drift Settings] menu below "Drift Assist".

Applied Date: This change has been applied to Steam and Nexon Launcher players with the August 11 (PT) client patch, and will be updated on Mobile (iOS/Android) and Console (Xbox/PlayStation) as soon as we are able (date to be announced).

We apologize for causing inconveniences in the process of trying to provide an improved gameplay environment, and we will make sure to better share news to all Racers after making more thorough reviews in the future.

Thank you,

-JL and the KartRider: Drift Team-

Further Information on the Drift Drag Change

Hey Racers,

We would like to provide a more detailed explanation regarding ‘Improvements have been made to locations where drifting can drag’, that has been applied through the August 9 (PT) patch.

After Karts could be upgraded up to Heroic through the Season 3 update, it came to our attention that drifts would drag even more than before as the overall speed increased.

Since dragging makes it harder to use basic drifts, we have made adjustments to improve this by making drifts end a little bit earlier than before.

As such, dragging has been improved in that normal drifts can be cut off earlier than before, but the performance and experience of some advanced drift techniques may feel different.

We are currently reviewing driving data after the August 9 (PT) update, and we will notify you if there are any additional changes or improvements that will be made.

In the future, we will provide a more detailed explanation in advance through the Patch Notes when there are updates that can create changes in your driving experience.

Thank you,

-The KartRider: Drift Team-