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Season 1 Arrives to PC, Mobile, and Consoles on March 8!

KartRider: Drift will arrive to PlayStation and Xbox consoles with the start of Season 1 on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (PT)! Season 1 will bring in new features, new tracks, new characters, and so much more! If you want a head start, Preseason is still going strong and available on Steam, Nexon Launcher, Android, and iOS devices, and all your progress and the rewards you earn will stay with your account even if you switch to consoles in Season 1.

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[h2]Major Updates in Season 1[/h2]
  • The Kart upgrade system will be added.
  • Grand Prix will be added.
  • New Factory theme track will be available.
  • Season 1 Racing Pass will be available.
 
[h2]About KartRider: Drift[/h2]
KartRider: Drift is the only free-to-play, cross-platform kart racer with arcade thrills, and the fastest drift fueled skilled competition. With deep kart and character customization in stunning high-definition, fun and chaos awaits you on the track.

Challenge your friends across platforms with no barriers, no paywalls, and no pay-to-win elements preventing you from having a great time while topping the leaderboards. Created from the ground up for dynamic online gameplay, there are huge content updates every season.

[h3]Play on the Platform of your Choice![/h3]


With Season 1, you'll be able to race on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, in addition to playing via Steam, Nexon Launcher, Android, and iOS devices. Your play, inventory, and progress is saved across platforms. You'll be able to play with your friends on their system of choice, competing against Racers around the world!

[h3]Make Your Kart Shine![/h3]


Your kart is your face in KartRider: Drift, and with the powerful editing tools, you won't be held back from expressing yourself. Use the Garage's Livery system to create unique wraps for any one of the large selection of karts in-game. The Livery features new kart body colors and decals you can apply to make it your own, including the ability to craft your own designs. Combined with a wide selection of characters with different looks and styles, you can guarantee your own truly unique look on the track!

[h3]No Barriers to Play![/h3]


KartRider: Drift is free for all to play, and comes with special accessibility features to help everyone have a blast. Work to improve your skills to compete in the high-octane Speed Mode, or just relax and have a blast in Item Mode; there's no wrong way to play and no paywalls or restrictions forcing you to spend. Anyone can have a fantastic time in KartRider: Drift, and we look forward to seeing you on the track!

Preseason Livestream Schedule and Information



Hey Racers!

We are so excited to announce our Preseason livestream schedule!

We will be back in February for the first official installment in our Highway Hangout series of streams! These streams will be more casual hangout sessions with CM Smallerbee and occasionally with a guest or two. For this first one though, it's just Smallerbee and whatever giveaways he runs! Come check that out on Wednesday, February 1st at 2:00 PM PST.

Don't forget to head to our Discord server to sign up and play on stream!



These livestreams will be available on the following platforms:

[COMPLETED] Scheduled Maintenance - Jan 29

[Update 3:30 PM PST JAN 29] The maintenance has been completed.

KartRider: Drift will undergo maintenance for 2 hours on January 29, starting at 2:00 PM PT.

Maintenance Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): 2:00 PM JAN 29 - 4:00 PM JAN 29
  • CET (UTC +1): 11:00 PM JAN 29 - 1:00 AM JAN 30
  • JST (UTC +9): 7:00 AM JAN 30 - 9:00 AM JAN 30
  • AEST (UTC +11): 9:00 AM JAN 30 - 11:00 AM JAN 30
 
Note: Maintenance schedule is an estimate and subject to change.

Maintenance Details:
  • KartRider: Drift will be unavailable.
 
Changes and Updates:
  • Server Stabilization.
 

Guides & Gears: Video Guide Series (Last Update: Feb 10th)

Guides & Gears #1: Account Linking


This guide teaches you best practices for account linking. We recommend you watch this before playing the game if you're planning to play on multiple platforms!

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Guides & Gears #2: Unlocking Tracks


This entry in the series teaches how to unlock each track. You can unlock additional tracks in the license mode.

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Guides & Gears #3: License Mode


Looking to get a bit better? Check out this explanation on the License Mode, our training missions! You can even earn karts, characters, Lucci, and more!

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Guides & Gears #4: Speed Mode Tips


CM Smallerbee teaches you the basics of Speed Mode and gives you some tips to get started!

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Guides & Gears Mini | Linking Platforms - Steam & Mobile


Trying to connect your Steam account and your mobile device? CM Smallerbee walks you through the process step by step!

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Guides & Gears Mini | Linking Platforms - Nexon Launcher and Steam


Looking to play on both Nexon Launcher and Steam? CM Smallerbee walks you through the process of getting these accounts linked!

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This will be an ongoing series, so more videos will be added! The post title will indicate when this post was last updated.

Smiles for Miles Event and more!

Enjoy a new slate of events, earning emotes every 20 minutes with the Smiles for Miles event, and a wealth of Lucci and Rex Emojis just for logging in!
[h2]Smiles for Miles Event[/h2]


Hit the tracks and earn a new emote for Kris or Rex for every twenty minutes you play!

Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:00 PM - Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 26, 2023 1:00 AM - Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 26, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 26, 2023 11:00 AM - Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:00 AM
 
Event Details:
  • Log into KartRider: Drift and hit the tracks and unlock a new reward every 20 minutes!
  • Once 20 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 (Kris - Seated)
  • Reward 2: Surprised Emote (Kris - Seated)
  • Reward 3: Amused Emote (Kris - Seated)
  • Reward 4: Affectionate Emote (Kris - Seated)
  • Reward 5: Showboat Emote (Kris - Seated)
  • Reward 6: Bored Emote (Kris - Seated)
  • Reward 7: Angry Emote (Kris - Standing)
  • Reward 8: Surprised Emote (Kris - Standing)
  • Reward 9: Amused Emote (Kris - Standing)
  • Reward 10: Affectionate Emote (Kris - Standing)
  • Reward 11: Showboat Emote (Kris - Standing)
  • Reward 12: Bored Emote (Kris - Standing)
  • Reward 13: Angry Emote (Rex - Seated)
  • Reward 14: Surprised Emote (Rex - Seated)
  • Reward 15: Amused Emote (Rex - Seated)
  • Reward 16: Affectionate Emote (Rex - Seated)
  • Reward 17: Showboat Emote (Rex - Seated)
  • Reward 18: Bored Emote (Rex - Seated)
  • Reward 19: Angry Emote (Rex - Standing)
  • Reward 20: Surprised Emote (Rex - Standing)
  • Reward 21: Amused Emote (Rex - Standing)
  • Reward 22: Affectionate Emote (Rex - Standing)
  • Reward 23: Showboat Emote (Rex - Standing)
  • Reward 24: Bored Emote (Rex - Standing)
 [h2]Daily Reward Event (Week 3 - 5)[/h2]
Join us in KartRider: Drift and unlock special rewards just for logging in!

Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 25, 2023 4:00 PM - Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 26, 2023 1:00 AM - Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 26, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 26, 2023 11:00 AM - Thursday, February 16, 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: Happy Rex Emoji
  • Login Reward 2: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 3: Sad Rex Emoji
  • Login Reward 4: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 5: Shocked Rex Emoji
  • Login Reward 6: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 7: Bluffing Rex Emoji
  • Login Reward 8: Bored Rex Emoji
  • Login Reward 9: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 10: Lovestruck Rex Emoji
  • Login Reward 11: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 12: Mad Rex Emoji
  • Login Reward 13: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 14: Dancing Rex Emoji
 [h2]Weekend Login Event (Week 3 - 5)[/h2]
Keep the fun going the next three weekends for a bonus 1,000 Lucci per day!

Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Friday, January 27, 2023 4:00 PM - Sunday, February 12, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Saturday, January 28, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, February 13, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Saturday, January 28, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, February 13, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, January 28, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, February 13, 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.