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The June Closed Beta Has Ended

The past week has been an amazing ride. Although the KartRider: Drift June Closed Beta has run its last lap, stay tuned for more exciting news to come.

We want to hear your thoughts on what's working and what could be improved, so head over to the Closed Beta Feedback sub-forum to give us your feedback. We'll also be sending every Racer who participated in the Closed Beta a survey, so keep an eye on your inbox for it to arrive.

Be sure to follow our official social media pages to stay up to date with the latest news and chat with your fellow Racers.


Thank you for participating in the Closed Beta and helping to test KartRider: Drift. We can't wait to hear your thoughts and feedback as we race towards something awesome.

[LIVESTREAM] Custom Races with Liltya! Today at 4:30 PM PDT

Racers,

Join CM Liltya as she tests her skills on the track, today at 4:30 PM PDT!

She'll be challenging viewers to join her for some Custom Race matches and answering viewer questions throughout the stream.

You can watch the stream on:
- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kartriderdrift/

- Mixer: https://mixer.com/kartriderdrift?vod=EhrPD94RHEymVqoJl1ekWQ

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kartriderdrift

- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184140/KartRider_Drift/

The June Closed Beta Begins!

Start your engines, the June Closed Beta has begun! Whether you're on Nexon Launcher, Steam or Xbox One, all of our Closed Beta participants can start racing! The Closed Beta runs until 6:00 AM PDT on Wednesday, June 10, so you have almost a full week to give it a go and let us know what you think!

Be sure to take a look at the Closed Beta FAQ article if you have any difficulties. We will update it with additional information as needed.
[h3]June Closed Beta Period:[/h3]
  • PDT (UTC -7): 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 - 6:00 AM Wednesday, June 10
  • EDT (UTC -4): 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 - 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 10
  • CEST (UTC +2): 1:00 AM Thursday, June 4 - 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 10
  • AEST (UTC +10): 9:00 AM Thursday, June 4 - 11:00 PM Wednesday, June 10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXfwSR1n2m0
[h2]Kart Login Rewards[/h2]
Also, throughout the Closed Beta, we'll be showing off some examples of KartRider: Drift's more amusing possibilities, giving everyone that logs in colorful new Karts to play with and enjoy!

  • Log in during the noted times to get the special Karts for the duration of the Closed Beta!
  • Turbo Tortoise:
    • PDT (UTC -7): 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 - 5:00 PM Thursday, June 4
    • EDT (UTC -4): 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 - 8:00 PM Thursday, June 4
    • CEST (UTC +2): 1:00 AM Thursday, June 4 - 2:00 AM Friday, June 5
    • AEST (UTC +10): 9:00 AM Thursday, June 4 - 10:00 AM Friday, June 5
  • Bunny Buggy:
    • PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 PM Thursday, June 4 - 5:00 PM Saturday, June 6
    • EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 PM Thursday, June 4 - 8:00 PM Saturday, June 6
    • CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 AM Friday, June 5 - 2:00 AM Sunday, June 7
    • AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 AM Friday, June 5 - 10:00 AM Sunday, June 7
  • Simian Scrapper:
    • PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 PM Saturday, June 6 - 5:00 PM Monday, June 8
    • EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 PM Saturday, June 6 - 8:00 PM Monday, June 8
    • CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 AM Sunday, June 7 - 2:00 AM Tuesday, June 9
    • AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 AM Sunday, June 7 - 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 9
  • Deuce Coupe:
    • PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 PM Monday, June 8 - 6:00 AM Wednesday, June 10
    • EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 PM Monday, June 8 - 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 10
    • CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 AM Tuesday, June 9 - 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 10
    • AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 9 - 11:00 PM Wednesday, June 10
  • These Karts will only be rewarded for the June Closed Beta period.
[h2]White Cloud Balloon Reward[/h2]


We want to get as much feedback from as many people as possible on the progress of KartRider: Drift, and so we're giving out a prize to everyone that joins in! Everyone that plays this Closed Beta will be given a special White Cloud Balloon cosmetic item to follow you around as you race around when KartRider: Drift is officially released!
[h2]Where Can I Give Feedback?[/h2]
A survey will be sent out to all participants via email once the Closed Beta is complete. Additionally, we'd love to hear your thoughts as you dive into KartRider: Drift. Head over to the KartRider: Drift Official Forums, particularly the Closed Beta Feedback sub-forum, to discuss your thoughts with your fellow Racers, and let us know what you like, what you love, and what needs to be improved. We're looking forward to seeing what you have to say!
[h2]How do I Redeem my Code?[/h2]
Everyone selected to join the KartRider: Drift June Closed Beta will have been sent an email with their own Beta codes, and you can find instructions about how to redeem the codes at the links below. Players that participated in the December Closed Beta will not need to redeem a key on the platform they had played on, but will need to do so to play KartRider: Drift on other platforms.
[h3]Nexon Launcher Redemption[/h3]
  • If you signed up for a key through the KartRider: Drift website prior to the beginning of the beta, then just log into that account with the Nexon Launcher! KartRider: Drift should already be unlocked and waiting for you to download!
  • Some Racers, including those that signed-up during the June Closed Beta, were sent a code through other sources. To unlock the code, install and launch the Nexon Launcher and log in with your Nexon account.
  • Click on "Activate Game" in the bottom-right corner of the Launcher and enter the 16-digit code to unlock KartRider: Drift!
  • When the Closed Beta begins at 4:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 3, just click "Play" and enjoy the beta!
[h3]Steam Redemption[/h3]
  • Launch Steam and log into your Steam account.
  • After logging into your account, go to the bottom-left corner of the window and click on "Add a Game".
  • Next, click on "Activate a Product on Steam".
  • Enter the KartRider: Drift PC Steam Closed Beta 2 key that you received in your email.
  • KartRider: Drift Closed Beta will be unlocked in your Library, and you will be able to download it in advance of the Closed Beta.
  • When the Closed Beta begins at 4:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 3, launch KartRider: Drift from your Library and enjoy the beta!
[h3]Xbox One Redemption[/h3]
  • Sign into your Xbox One, making sure you’re signed-in with the Microsoft account you want to redeem the code with.
  • Press the “Xbox” button to open the guide, then select “Home”.
  • Scroll right and choose the “Store” tab.
  • Choose “Use a code”.
  • Enter the 25-character code, then follow the prompts. Don’t worry about hyphens, the system takes care of those for you.
  • KartRider: Drift Closed Beta is now in your library, and you will be able to download it in advance of the Closed Beta.
  • When the Closed Beta begins at 4:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 3, launch KartRider: Drift from the Library or Home screen and enjoy the beta!


Good luck Racers, and enjoy the Closed Beta!

Closed Beta Begins! Livestream June 3 @ 6 PM PT

Racers,

Join CM Liltya as she celebrates the beginning of the Closed Beta!

She'll be showcasing the fun new features and content, including Diz, the Racing School, new tracks, and more. Liltya will also be answering questions about the beta during the livestream.

You can watch the stream on:
- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kartriderdrift/

- Mixer: https://mixer.com/kartriderdrift?vod=EhrPD94RHEymVqoJl1ekWQ

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kartriderdrift

- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184140/KartRider_Drift/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/KartRiderDrift


There's still time to join - you can sign up for the Closed Beta until June 8th!

June Closed Beta Pre-Download has Begun!

Beta invites are being sent out and we're almost ready to begin! Whether you're on Steam, Nexon Launcher or Xbox One, you can now begin to download KartRider: Drift's beta client and be ready to race once the Closed Beta begins! Please remember to check your Closed Beta invite email for instructions on how to redeem your beta code on your platform of choice.

[h3]June Closed Beta Period:[/h3]
  • PDT (UTC -7): 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 - 6:00 AM Wednesday, June 10
  • EDT (UTC -4): 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 - 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 10
  • CEST (UTC +2): 1:00 AM Thursday, June 4 - 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 10
  • AEST (UTC +10): 9:00 AM Thursday, June 4 - 11:00 PM Wednesday, June 10
[h2]How do I Redeem my Code?[/h2]
Everyone selected to join the KartRider: Drift June Closed Beta will have been sent an email with their own Beta codes, and you can find instructions about how to redeem the codes at the links below. Players that participated in the December Closed Beta will not need to redeem a key on the platform they had played on, but will need to do so to play KartRider: Drift on other platforms.

[h3]Nexon Launcher Redemption[/h3]
  • If you signed up for a key through the KartRider: Drift website, then just log into that account with the Nexon Launcher! KartRider: Drift should already be unlocked and waiting for you to download!
  • Some Racers were sent a code through other sources. To unlock the code, install and launch the Nexon Launcher and log in with your Nexon account.
  • Click on "Activate Game" in the bottom-right corner of the Launcher and enter the 16-digit code to unlock KartRider: Drift!
  • When the Closed Beta begins at 4:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 3, just click "Play" and enjoy the beta!
[h3]Steam Redemption[/h3]
  • Launch Steam and log into your Steam account.
  • After logging into your account, go to the bottom-left corner of the window and click on "Add a Game".
  • Next, click on "Activate a Product on Steam".
  • Enter the KartRider: Drift PC Steam Closed Beta 2 key that you received in your email.
  • KartRider: Drift Closed Beta will be unlocked in your Library, and you will be able to download it in advance of the Closed Beta.
  • When the Closed Beta begins at 4:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 3, launch KartRider: Drift from your Library and enjoy the beta!
[h3]Xbox One Redemption[/h3]
  • Sign into your Xbox One, making sure you’re signed-in with the Microsoft account you want to redeem the code with.
  • Press the “Xbox” button to open the guide, then select “Home”.
  • Scroll right and choose the “Store” tab.
  • Choose “Use a code”.
  • Enter the 25-character code, then follow the prompts. Don’t worry about hyphens, the system takes care of those for you.
  • KartRider: Drift Closed Beta is now in your library, and you will be able to download it in advance of the Closed Beta.
  • When the Closed Beta begins at 4:00 PM PDT on Wednesday, June 3, launch KartRider: Drift from the Library or Home screen and enjoy the beta!
[h2]Kart Login Rewards[/h2]
Also, throughout the Closed Beta, we'll be showing off some examples of KartRider: Drift's more amusing possibilities, giving everyone that logs in colorful new Karts to play with and enjoy!

  • Log in during the noted times to get the special Karts for the duration of the Closed Beta!
  • Turbo Tortoise:
    • PDT (UTC -7): 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 - 5:00 PM Thursday, June 4
    • EDT (UTC -4): 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 3 - 8:00 PM Thursday, June 4
    • CEST (UTC +2): 1:00 AM Thursday, June 4 - 2:00 AM Friday, June 5
    • AEST (UTC +10): 9:00 AM Thursday, June 4 - 10:00 AM Friday, June 5
  • Bunny Buggy:
    • PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 PM Thursday, June 4 - 5:00 PM Saturday, June 6
    • EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 PM Thursday, June 4 - 8:00 PM Saturday, June 6
    • CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 AM Friday, June 5 - 2:00 AM Sunday, June 7
    • AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 AM Friday, June 5 - 10:00 AM Sunday, June 7
  • Simian Scrapper:
    • PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 PM Saturday, June 6 - 5:00 PM Monday, June 8
    • EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 PM Saturday, June 6 - 8:00 PM Monday, June 8
    • CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 AM Sunday, June 7 - 2:00 AM Tuesday, June 9
    • AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 AM Sunday, June 7 - 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 9
  • Deuce Coupe:
    • PDT (UTC -7): 5:00 PM Monday, June 8 - 6:00 AM Wednesday, June 10
    • EDT (UTC -4): 8:00 PM Monday, June 8 - 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 10
    • CEST (UTC +2): 2:00 AM Tuesday, June 9 - 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 10
    • AEST (UTC +10): 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 9 - 11:00 PM Wednesday, June 10
  • These Karts will only be rewarded for the June Closed Beta period.