KartRider: Drift News

Scrap Tobi Weekend Login Bonus

Get a special login reward this weekend with a rusty look for one of the newest characters in KartRider: Drift!
[h2]A Visitor from the Factory Login Event[/h2]

Event Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, March 19, 2023 5:00 PM
CET (UTC +1): Friday, March 17, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, March 20, 2023 1:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Friday, March 17, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, March 20, 2023 9:00 AM
AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, March 17, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, March 20, 2023 11:00 AM

Event Details:

Log into KartRider: Drift during this weekend and claim special rewards!
Rewards are specific to the day, and will be skipped if you do not log in during that day.
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.
Days begin and end at 12:00 AM UTC on the noted day.

Event Rewards:

Friday, March 17 Reward: 1,000 Lucci
Saturday, March 18 Reward: Scrap Tobi
Sunday, March 19 Reward: 2,000 Lucci

March 15 Item Shop Update

A new set of sales are here, with Tobi's most delicious look here to charm everyone on the track!
[h2]911 Turbo S Cabriolet[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 2
CET/CEST (UTC +1): Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 AM CET - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 2
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT - Start of Season 2

911 Turbo S Cabriolet (Rare Quality)
- Price: 800 K-COIN

[h2]Cupcake Tobi[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 2
CET/CEST (UTC +1): Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 AM CET - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 2
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT - Start of Season 2

Cupcake Tobi
- Price: 500 K-COIN

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

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 2
CET/CEST (UTC +1): Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 AM CET - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 2
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT - Start of Season 2

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

[h2]Surprise Party Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 2
CET/CEST (UTC +1): Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 AM CET - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 2
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 16, 2023 11:00 AM AEDT - Start of Season 2

Surprise Party Package
- Price: 4,100 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Decal: Bazzi Cake
  - Decal: Miso Surprise
  - Sticky License Plate

[h2]Ongoing Sales[/h2][h2]New York Taxi Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

New York Taxi Package
- Price: 850 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - New York Taxi Kart
  - New York Taxi License Plate
  - Cabbie Brodi

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

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Tunnelmaster Package
- Price: 500 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Tunnelmaster Kart
  - Tunnelmaster License Plate
  - Decal: Crash Test

[h2]New York Bus Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

New York Bus Package
- Price: 14,500 Lucci
- Includes:
  - NYC Tour Bus Kart
  - NYC Tour Bus License Plate
  - Bazzi of Liberty

[h2]Speed Reader Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Speed Reader Package
- Price: 7,500 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Speed Reader Kart
  - Speed Reader License Plate

[h2]Moo! Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Moo! Package
- Price: 4,100 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Decal: Drift Milk
  - Decal: Auto Moodif
  - Moo! License Plate

[h2]Pine Scout Vivi[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Pine Scout Vivi
- Price: 500 K-COIN

[h2]Miso Emoji Package[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Miso Emoji Package
- Price: 100 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Bluffing Miso Emoji
  - Bored Miso Emoji
  - Dancing Miso Emoji
  - Happy Miso Emoji
  - Love Miso Emoji
  - Mad Miso Emoji
  - Sad Miso Emoji
  - Shocked Miso Emoji

[h2]Prep School Rave[/h2]
Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Prep School Rave
- Price: 7,000 Lucci

March 14 Optional Mobile Update

Attention Racers,

We have released an optional update for KartRider: Drift on Mobile devices, to resolve an issue where a "!PSO WARNING" pop-up would appear when logging out on Android and iOS devices. This update is not required at this time, but we recommend updating your mobile clients when possible. This update is not required for and does not affect Racers playing on PC or console.

About Mobile Updating:

Update Date: Tuesday, March 14 after 7:00 PM PDT (3:00 AM CET Mar 15 / 11:00 AM JST Mar 15 / 1:00 PM AEDT Mar 15).
To update, simply go to the KartRider: Drift app on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and press the "Update" button.
If the "Update" button does not appear, please close the store app on your device and relaunch it.
We recommend updating the client through WiFi, for increased speed and to minimize data usage.

March Highway Hangout 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:

Friday, March 10th at 2:00 PM PST.
Tuesday, March 14th at 11:00 AM PDT.
Wednesday, March 22nd at 4:00 PM PDT.
Thursday, March 30th at 2:00 PM 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:

March 8 Matchmaking Restriction Error Resolved

Attention Racers,

We have discovered an issue that caused some Racers in the Grand Prix mode to disconnect and erroneously have a matchmaking restriction applied. This error was resolved as of Wednesday, March 8th at 9:00 PM PST. We sincerely apologize to any Racers affected, and we will be sending out a gift as compensation.

[Resolved Issue: Matchmakng Restriction due to Data Error]

Issue Details:
- Some Racers were disconnected, and then restricted from matchmaking, due to a data setting error during Grand Prix matches.
Recipients of Compensation:
- Racers who were unable to matchmake as a result of these restrictions
Compensation Details:
- Affected Racers will have the matchmaking restriction lifted, and will also receive 2,000 Lucci.
- Compensation will be sent to the Mailbox, and will expire after 30 days.

Learn more about other Known Issues on the Nexon Forums!