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Moonhill Countdown Event



Flag Mode has entered the Mode Lab rotation, and we have a lucrative new Mission Point event to reward you for joining us on the track as we countdown towards the New Year!
[h2]Moonhill Countdown Event[/h2]
Enjoy Flag Mode with your friends and work your way towards a Lucci 100% Bonus Ticket, the Big Spender Booster, and Flashy Mayor Zipi!

Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, December 13, 2023 4:00 PM - Wednesday, December 27, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, December 14, 2023 1:00 AM - Thursday, December 28, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, December 14, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, December 14, 2023 11:00 AM - Thursday, December 28, 2023 11:00 AM
 
Event Details and Challenges:
  • Race in KartRider: Drift for the next two weeks to earn a new set of special rewards!
  • Challenges will award Mission Points, which unlock bonus rewards.
    • Note: Mission Points are not spent. Earning 300 Mission Points will unlock the 100, 200, and 300 Mission Point rewards.
  • Daily Challenge: Complete 1 Race
    • Win or lose, finishing the race will complete this challenge!
    • Rewards: 100 Mission Points.
    • Can be completed once per day, resetting at 12:00 AM UTC.
  • Ongoing Challenges:
    • Complete 30 Matchmade Races:
      • Rewards: 100 Mission Points.
      • Can be completed once during the event.
    • Complete 10 Speed Mode Races:
      • Rewards: 100 Mission Points.
      • Can be completed once during the event.
    • Complete 10 Item Mode Races:
      • Rewards: 100 Mission Points.
      • Can be completed once during the event.
    • Complete 5 Custom Races:
      • Rewards: 100 Mission Points.
      • Can be completed once during the event.
    • Complete 3 Matchmade Races while in a Party:
      • Rewards: 100 Mission Points.
      • Can be completed once during the event.
    • Complete 10 Mode Lab - Flag Mode Races:
      • Rewards: 100 Mission Points.
      • Can be completed once during the event.
    • Win 5 Mode Lab - Flag Mode Races:
      • Rewards: 100 Mission 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.
 


Mission Point Rewards:
  • 100 Mission Points: 500 Lucci
  • 200 Mission Points: Lucci 100% Bonus Ticket (7 Days)
    • Lucci 100% Bonus Tickets boosts the amount of Lucci awarded from races.
    • Bonus Ticket begins ticking down once the ticket is delivered to your Mailbox.
    • Bonus Ticket effects will only apply once the ticket has been activated in the [Garage - Items] menu.
  • 300 Mission Points: 100 K-COIN
  • 500 Mission Points: Big Spender Booster
  • 600 Mission Points: Flashy Mayor Zipi
 [h2]Ongoing Events[/h2][h2]Daily Reward Event (Season 5 Week 1 - 4)[/h2]
Get the Raptor Brothers, an explosive new decal, a new balloon, and a pile of Lucci just by logging in during the first four weeks of Season 5!

Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, December 27, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, November 30, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, December 28, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, November 30, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, December 28, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, November 30, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, December 28, 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: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 2: Younger Twin Raptor L
  • Login Reward 3: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 4: Demonic Wrath Decal
  • Login Reward 5: Older Twin Raptor R
  • Login Reward 6: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 7: Shovel Balloon (x10)
  • 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 5 Weeks 1-4)[/h2]
There's more Lucci for you to earn on the weekend in Season 5!

Event Duration - Weekend 1:
  • PST (UTC -8): Friday, December 1, 2023 4:00 PM - Sunday, December 3, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Saturday, December 2, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, December 4, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Saturday, December 2, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, December 4, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, December 2, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, December 4, 2023 11:00 AM
 
Event Duration - Weekend 2:
  • PST (UTC -8): Friday, December 8, 2023 4:00 PM - Sunday, December 10, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Saturday, December 9, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, December 11, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Saturday, December 9, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, December 11, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, December 9, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, December 11, 2023 11:00 AM
 
Event Duration - Weekend 3:
  • PST (UTC -8): Friday, December 15, 2023 4:00 PM - Sunday, December 17, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Saturday, December 16, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, December 18, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Saturday, December 16, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, December 18, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, December 16, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, December 18, 2023 11:00 AM
 
Event Duration - Weekend 4:
  • PST (UTC -8): Friday, December 22, 2023 4:00 PM - Sunday, December 24, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, December 25, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Saturday, December 23, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, December 25, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, December 25, 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.
 

Tournament Account Rental Service



Are you planning to run a KartRider: Drift tournament? We are excited to announce a new Account Rental service that allows eligible tournament managers to rent KartRider: Drift accounts.

Three types of accounts are available to rent for tournament use: Master, Submaster, or Player. Applicants can request the following maximum amounts for each account:
  • Master (x1)
  • Submaster (x1)
  • Player (x16): Limited only for physical in-person events, and only if approved.
 
Read on for details about the Account Rental process and how to submit your application.
[h2]RULES[/h2]
Tournament Eligibility
  • A minimum of 8 players must participate in the tournament.
  • The tournament reward value must be a minimum of $200 USD (or equivalent).
 
Tournament Restrictions
  • Player activities during the tournament must adhere to Nexon's Terms of Service.
  • Tournament dates and details cannot be changed once submitted. In the event of changes, applicants will need to cancel and resubmit the application. Regular lead time requirements will still apply.
  • Tournaments cannot be associated with a brand/product/service that promotes alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, or gambling.
  • Tournaments cannot have willful or excessive instances of obscenity, violence, or discrimination.
  • Tournaments cannot have willful or excessive ties to a political group or political causes.
  • Tournaments cannot be harmful to minors, culturally offensive, or otherwise deemed inappropriate by Nexon.
  • Rental accounts cannot be used to play any regular match outside of the approved tournament. The applicant is ultimately responsible for the usage of all rental accounts.
  • Rental accounts cannot be used in association with any illegal programs, inappropriate Racer names, inappropriate Livery, or any other behavior that violates Nexon's Terms of Service.
  • Any violation of the rules of this promotion will result in rental accounts being withdrawn regardless of the remaining rental period and future Account Rental service will be restricted.
 
Applicant Eligibility
  • The applicant must be the individual or organization that is responsible for the tournament.
  • The applicant must have an active and eligible KartRider: Drift account. No current ban or other restrictions on the applicant's Nexon account are allowed.
  • Minor accounts are not eligible for this service.
 
Applicant Restrictions

Applicants will be denied if they are found as violating any of the below conditions:
  • The applicant has attempted to circumvent any Nexon Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or EULA policies.
  • The name of the applicant's Nexon Account ID and the Nexon Account ID on the application are different.
  • The applicant has behaved in illegal or inappropriate ways in the game including, but not limited to: Using an offensive Racer name, using an offensive Livery, etc.
  • The applicant has attempted to circumvent any Nexon Tournament policies.
  • The applicant submitted false information on the current or any previous Account Rental application.
  • The applicant changed or extended a tournament date within 7 days of the competition without notifying Nexon.
  • The applicant's tournament reward is less than the amount that was submitted.
  • The applicant's tournament participation (minimum players) is lower than the amount that was submitted.
  • The applicant failed to provide any required documents or information.
  • The applicant conducted a tournament that was associated with a brand/product/service that promotes alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, or gambling.
  • The applicant conducted a tournament that had willful or excessive instances of obscenity, violence, or discrimination.
  • The applicant conducted a tournament that had willful or excessive ties to a political group or political causes.
  • The applicant conducted a tournament that was harmful to minors, culturally offensive, or otherwise deemed inappropriate by Nexon.
  • The applicant used or allowed usage of rental accounts for any match that was not related to a submitted competition.
 
Application Lead Times
  • Applications must be submitted at least 14 days before the start of the tournament.
  • The review period may take up to 7 days. Applicants will be informed via email within this period whether their application has been approved.
  • If details of the tournament change, you must cancel your application and resubmit if you still wish to rent accounts for a tournament. 
  • You may cancel your application by sending an email to the Community Team at [email protected].
  • Resubmissions are treated as new submissions and must be sent at least 14 days before the start of the tournament.
  • The maximum lead time for applications is 90 days before the start of the tournament.
  • The Account Rental service is only available to each qualified applicant once every 3 months.
 
Required Submission Materials
  • The following materials must be submitted as part of your application:
    • Account Rental Application (via Google Form)
    • Documentation of Tournament. This may include, but is not limited to: A link to the tournament announcement, tournament poster/graphic, tournament proposal, etc.
  • Within 14 days following the tournament date, you must also submit:
    • Image/Video of Tournament. Accepted materials include: Link(s) to online video or livestream of the tournament, or a video file of the tournament.
    • Submitted images or video must not include personal information, including the images and names of the players or broadcasters.
    • Failure to provide documentation within 14 days of the tournament will result in your loss of future access to tournament account rentals.
 [h2]HOW TO APPLY[/h2]
  • If required information is not provided or Documentation of Tournament is not included, the application will be denied.
  • Application MUST be submitted at least 14 days before the start of the tournament.
  • All applications will be reviewed by the Community Team, and the team will contact you via email if/when your application is accepted.
 


If your application is accepted, you can learn more about how to use the rental accounts HERE.
 

December 6 Item Shop Update



Race with the angels with the new Twinkle Angel Diz Package, set the track aflame with the new Devil Marid Package, and accessorize your kart with the Carrot Attack Package and Dynamite Wheels!

We also have a selection of packages from our friends in BLACKPINK, available for a limited time! Check out the KartRider: Drift | BLACKPINK post for the full details!
[h2]Twinkle Angel Diz Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -7): Wednesday, December 6, 2023 4:00 PM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, December 7, 2023 1:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, December 7, 2023 11:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
 
  • Twinkle Angel Diz Package
    • Price: 1,700 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Twinkle Angel Diz
      • Angelic (Heroic Speed Kart)
      • Angelic License Plate
 [h2]Devil Marid Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -7): Wednesday, December 6, 2023 4:00 PM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, December 7, 2023 1:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, December 7, 2023 11:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
 
  • Devil Marid Package
    • Price: 1,700 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Devil Marid
      • Devil (Heroic Boost Acceleration Kart)
      • Devil License Plate
 [h2]Carrot Attack Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -7): Wednesday, December 6, 2023 4:00 PM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, December 7, 2023 1:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, December 7, 2023 11:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
 
  • Carrot Attack Package
    • Price: 350 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Revolver Cylinder Wheels
      • Carrot Bunch Tire Mark
 [h2]Dynamite Wheels[/h2]
Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -7): Wednesday, December 6, 2023 4:00 PM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, December 7, 2023 1:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, December 7, 2023 11:00 AM - End of Season 5 Off-Season
 
  • Dynamite Wheels
    • Price: 2,500 Lucci
 [h2]Ongoing Sales[/h2][h2]Two-Face Viktor Package[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - End of Season 5 Off-Season

  • Two-Face Viktor Package
    • Price: 1,000 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Cyborg Viktor
      • Two-Face (Rare Balanced Kart)
      • Two-Face License Plate
 [h2]Night Eagle Starter Package[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Ongoing

  • Night Eagle Starter Package
    • Price: 100 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Night Eagle (Heroic Balanced Kart)
      • Night Eagle License Plate
      • RP/Lucci 100% Bonus Ticket (15 Days)
        • Note: The time limit for RP/Lucci Bonus Tickets begins as soon as the item is purchased.
        • Bonus Tickets must be activated in the [Garage - Items] menu for the bonus effect to be applied.
 [h2]Premium Racing Pass Package[/h2]
Claim a special package to unlock your Premium Racing Pass with a wealth of Trophies and Mayor Zipi's emblem. Check out the Season 5 Racing Pass post to learn what prizes the pass will unlock!

Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, January 24, 2024 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, November 30, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, January 25, 2024 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, November 30, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, November 30, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:00 AM
 
  • Premium Racing Pass Package
    • Price: 1,000 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Premium Racing Pass
      • Mayor Zipi Emblem
      • 100 Trophies
    • Note: The Premium Racing Pass Package cannot be purchased if the Premium Racing Pass has already been unlocked.
 [h2]Special Mayor Zipi Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • Special Mayor Zipi Emote Set
    • Price: 200 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Applaud Emote (Mayor Zipi)

      • Dance Emote (Mayor Zipi)

 [h2]Special Viktor Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • Special Viktor Emote Set
    • Price: 200 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Applaud Emote (Viktor)

      • Dance Emote (Viktor)

 [h2]Moonhill Mayor Zipi[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - End of Season 5 Off-Season

  • Moonhill Mayor Zipi
    • Price: 7,000 Lucci
 [h2]Gentley Kart[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - End of Season 5 Off-Season

  • Gentley (Balanced Kart)
    • Price: 5,000 Lucci
 [h2]Gentley License Plate[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - End of Season 5 Off-Season

  • Gentley License Plate
    • Price: 2,500 Lucci
 [h2]Mayor Zipi Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • Mayor Zipi Emote Set
    • Price: 13,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Affectionate Emote (Mayor Zipi - Seated)
      • Amused Emote (Mayor Zipi - Seated)
      • Angry Emote (Mayor Zipi - Seated)
      • Bored Emote (Mayor Zipi - Seated)
      • Showboat Emote (Mayor Zipi - Seated)
      • Surprised Emote (Mayor Zipi - Seated)
      • Affectionate Emote (Mayor Zipi)
      • Amused Emote (Mayor Zipi)
      • Angry Emote (Mayor Zipi)
      • Bored Emote (Mayor Zipi)
      • Showboat Emote (Mayor Zipi)
      • Surprised Emote (Mayor Zipi)
 [h2]Viktor Emote Set[/h2]
Sale Duration: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - End of Season 5 Off-Season
  • Viktor Emote Set
    • Price: 13,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Affectionate Emote (Viktor - Seated)
      • Amused Emote (Viktor - Seated)
      • Angry Emote (Viktor - Seated)
      • Bored Emote (Viktor - Seated)
      • Showboat Emote (Viktor - Seated)
      • Surprised Emote (Viktor - Seated)
      • Affectionate Emote (Viktor)
      • Amused Emote (Viktor)
      • Angry Emote (Viktor)
      • Bored Emote (Viktor)
      • Showboat Emote (Viktor)
      • Surprised Emote (Viktor)
 

December Highway Hangouts Livestreams

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:
  • Thursday, December 7th at 5:00 PM PDT.Wednesday, December 13th at 2:00 PM PDT.Tuesday, December 19th at 11:00 AM PDT.

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:

Season 5 New Track Takeover Event!

Hey Racers!

It's time to race through concrete to claim that victory! Grind through 4 of our thrilling new Moonhill courses and you can receive our star player, Quarterback Brodi! Check out the details below on how you can claim your prize.

[h2]New Track Play Event[/h2]
  • Event Period:
    • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 6:59 AM
    • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, November 30th, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 3:59 PM
    • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, November 30th, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 11:59 PM
    • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, November 30th, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, December 14th, 2023 1:59 AM
  • Event Details:
    • Play all 4 of the new Moonhill themed tracks from the Season 5 at least once!
      • Finish in Matchmaking games only.
      • Retired players are not eligible.
      • Custom games are not counted.
    • Rewards will be distributed after the event period is over.