KartRider: Drift News

[Update 5:00 AM UTC FEB 15] The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience.

[Update 2:30 AM UTC FEB 15] The maintenance has been extended, and is expected to complete by 5:00 AM UTC on February 15. Thank you for your patience.

KartRider: Drift will undergo maintenance for 4.5 hours on February 14, starting at 2:00 PM PT.

Maintenance Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): 2:00 PM February 14 - 6:30 PM February 14
• CET (UTC +1): 11:00 PM February 14 - 3:30 AM February 15
• JST (UTC +9): 7:00 AM February 15 - 11:30 AM February 15
• AEDT (UTC +11): 9:00 AM February 15 - 1:30 PM February 15

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

Maintenance Details:

• KartRider: Drift will be unavailable.

 
Changes and Updates:

• The RISE update will be released!
• Learn more about the RISE update when the Patch Notes arrive soon!

 

Hello Racers,

I'd like to thank everyone for patiently awaiting the next update. We hope to shake things up in KartRider: Drift with the RISE update on Wednesday, February 14 (PT), and I'd like to share the key features coming in this update.

The focus of this update is on Variety and Persistence.

When it comes to variety, this update has new Kart balancing, as well as changes to Item Mode based on character skills. Our hope is that you enjoy experimenting with track-specific builds based on the performance of different Karts in Speed Mode, and discovering new strategies that take advantage of each character's unique skills in Item Mode.

For persistence, we're getting rid of the Seasonal system to minimize the gaps between content updates, such as the Off-Season, so that our Racers can enjoy KartRider: Drift without interruption. We know that there's been frustration caused by having so much content tied to each Season, and we're hoping to improve that by removing Seasons altogether.

In addition, we're adding new systems and UI elements such as the Ranked Queue, Continuous Matching, and the Chat system. There are also new convenience features such as toggling your balloon on or off, and new camera settings that let you adjust the sense of speed you feel on the track.

Lastly, we'll be showcasing a special collaboration with a legendary car manufacturer in the RISE update, so please stay tuned for more details!

We took a close look at the feedback from our Racers as we prepared this update, as well as your reactions to the Sneak Preview posts that we've shared the last few weeks. While we still have a long way to go, we’ve done our best to incorporate as much of your feedback as possible into this update.

With the February 14 (PT) RISE update, we're building on the core elements of the original KartRider and fusing them with new ideas to bring out the best of what KartRider has always been about. We deeply regret any shortcomings you've experienced since KartRider: Drift launched last year, and we've worked hard to make a better game for you to enjoy in the future.

We sincerely hope that you're excited for the RISE update on February 14 (PT), and thank you all again for waiting patiently.

Thank you,

-Director Jaewoo Seo and the KartRider: Drift Team-

While you wait for the next update, please enjoy a 10,000 Lucci Coupon Code for every week during the Season 5 Off-Season!

Coupon Rewards:

• 10,000 Lucci

 
Event Details:

• Go to the Redeem Coupon page on the Nexon website or the in-game redemption function in the [Settings - Manage Account - Apply Coupon] menu.
  • Racers on iOS should use the Nexon Redeem Coupon page.
  • Make sure to login to a Nexon account linked to your KartRider: Drift account to claim the reward.
• Enter the code "YS8K2LJCG3RM" to claim the reward!
• Coupon can only be redeemed once per account, and cannot be redeemed after the coupon expires at 12:00 AM UTC on Thursday, February 15.
• The reward is sent to the Garage immediately upon using the in-game redemption function in the [Settings - Manage Account - Apply Coupon] menu.
• The reward is sent to the in-game mailbox upon using the Nexon Redeem Coupon page. Items sent to the in-game mailbox must be claimed within 30 days of receipt.

 

Hey Racers!

We're back with more installments of our Highway Hangout series of streams! These streams will be more casual hangout sessions with CM Smallerbee and occasionally a guest or two. We will run viewer games, license mission tips, maybe an improvised tournament, maybe a giveaway or two, and other secret bonus segments. You never know what's in store except a good time! Come check that out on:

• Wednesday, February 10th at 1:00 PM PST.Thursday, February 15th at 3:00 PM PST.Wednesday, February 21st at 4:00 PM PST.Tuesday, February 29th at 11:00 AM PST.

Don't forget to head to our Discord server and sign up for the @Contests & Events role to be notified when we go live!

These livestreams will be available on the following platforms:

• Twitch
• YouTube
• X
• Steam
• Facebook

Hey Racers,

Today we would like to share information regarding a new game mode in KartRider: Drift, the Ranked Queue.

In Ranked Queue, all Racers can play solo or in a party, queuing for matches as normal. You're given points based on the results of each of your matchmade races, which contribute to your overall rank.

The Ranked Queue exists for both Item Mode and Speed Mode, and you can get rewards for achieving each rank. You can also earn Place Rewards, depending on your rank when Ranked Queue ends. The Ranked Queue for Item Mode and Speed Mode each have their own separate rank systems and rewards.

Below are some examples of ranks you can achieve in Item Mode and Speed Mode via the Ranked Queue:

Item Mode Rank System Example:



Speed Mode Rank System Example:



(Note: These images contain gameplay features that are still in development, and may differ from the final release.)

Thank you,

-The KartRider: Drift Team-