Today we would like to talk about the KartRider: Drift improvement plan that our development team is preparing for the near future.
These are changes that we have prepared for KartRider: Drift based on the feedback from a majority of Racers since the game went live earlier this year.
This plan isn't simply for a specific season, and instead is preparation for the future. We want to lay the groundwork for our dev team's ability to keep making changes, and we also want to give you a look at what's in store instead of waiting for a polished version to show off.
Since we will be frank about what content is still being worked on right now, you might feel that some elements are rough or a little lacking. However, these are things that need to be improved for the future, so we ask that you look at the changes with an understanding of their current state.
The dev team has analyzed the game so far based on the feedback you've given, and we have identified a direction for progress with overall improvements being prepared as well.
Our most important goal for future improvements is to create a better experience for players by polishing the in-game gameplay and improving the out-of-race convenience.
We will continue to improve and optimize latency/lag within the game, and continue to polish and refine all elements of gameplay.
We are also working on an overall UI/UX revamp to improve the Racer experience and increase convenience when not in a race. This improvement is not simply a graphical upgrade to the UI, but will also enhance the gameplay convenience for Racers, and create a better user experience.
Along with this, we will be addressing how beginner players are welcomed into KartRider: Drift. We have been studying how new Racers have trouble engaging with the main content after completing the tutorial. We have changes planned out to help address those trouble spots, and improve the game flow across multiple areas.
Some of these changes include removing the License requirement needed to play on certain maps, as well as adding in a practice track that you can hone your skills on while you wait in the queue for a race.
Another aspect we've been looking at has been how KartRider: Drift thus far tried to function the same way across the PC, mobile, and console platforms. However, the different control schemes and requirements for each device has caused inconveniences for players that we are working to sort out. We are striving to create a better experience both in and out of races, on each of the platforms.
With our focus on usability and gameplay convenience, we hope to show you that we're doing better. Core improvements are coming soon, as well as many more changes that are also in progress!
While we're working on upgrading basic gameplay, we are also still creating new content to keep KartRider: Drift feeling fresh. Going forward we will have new game modes to enjoy, new track themes, new karts, new characters, new season passes, and lots more.
We also plan to add at least one new track each month, with a new one coming during the Mid-Season 3 Update.
Our goal is to apply the things we discussed today, starting with Seasons 4 and 5.
We will continue to listen to your feedback and reflect on our own development notes as we work towards a better KartRider: Drift. While not every change may be feasible, we'll do what we can to explain our reasoning for what is and isn't implemented going forward, and we hope to see you along for the ride.
As always, more details on the changes to come will be given around the time of each update.
See you on the tracks.
Thank you,
-JL and the KartRider: Drift Team-
(Update AUG 7) New Twitch Drops starting August 4!
[Updated August 7th at 06:36 AM UTC] The number of the Mini Hot Air Balloons given out has been edited.
Claim Twitch Drops while watching Twitch Streamers play KartRider: Drift, with the Chibi Prince Pack available starting on August 4.
You can unlock 2,000 Lucci, 10 Mini Hot Air Balloons, and Little Boss Uni by watching a total of 3 hours of Twitch streams with the "Drops Enabled" tag by Tuesday, August 22!
Twitch Drop Campaign Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Friday, August 4, 2023 6:00 PM - Monday, August 21, 2023 6:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, August 5, 2023 3:00 AM - Tuesday, August 22, 2023 3:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, August 5, 2023 10:00 AM - Tuesday, August 22, 2023 10:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, August 5, 2023 11:00 AM - Tuesday, August 22, 2023 11:00 AM
The next Twitch Drop Campaign will run during the following period, featuring a new set of rewards:
August 24, 6:00 PM PT - September 6, 6:00 PM PT
New Twitch Drops starting August 4!
Claim Twitch Drops while watching Twitch Streamers play KartRider: Drift, with the Chibi Prince Pack available starting on August 4.
You can unlock 2,000 Lucci, 10 Mini Hot Air Balloons, and Little Boss Uni by watching a total of 3 hours of Twitch streams with the "Drops Enabled" tag by Tuesday, August 22!
Twitch Drop Campaign Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Friday, August 4, 2023 6:00 PM - Monday, August 21, 2023 6:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, August 5, 2023 3:00 AM - Tuesday, August 22, 2023 3:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, August 5, 2023 10:00 AM - Tuesday, August 22, 2023 10:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, August 5, 2023 11:00 AM - Tuesday, August 22, 2023 11:00 AM
The next Twitch Drop Campaign will run during the following period, featuring a new set of rewards:
August 24, 6:00 PM PT - September 6, 6:00 PM PT
Upcoming Flag Mode Changes
Attention Racers,
During the August 9 (PT) Mid-Season 3 Update, we will be introducing a pair of changes to Flag Mode, in an effort to combat certain abnormal play patterns, as well as relaxing an event's difficulty to make it more attainable through normal play.
First, one of the elements of the Capture the Flag Event, the "Win 5 Flag Mode Races within 2 Minutes" challenge, will be updated. It will now challenge Racers to win 5 Flag Mode Races within 2.5 Minutes, making it a bit easier to complete through normal play.
Additionally, we will be updating Flag Mode to forcibly Retire those that are not attempting to play the match, specifically targeting Racers that are AFKing throughout the match. Normal play should be unaffected by these changes.
We hope that these changes will help improve Flag Mode for Racers of all skill levels. There's more coming with the August 9 (PT) Mid-Season 3 Update, and keep an eye out for the Patch Notes coming soon!
Thank you,
-The KartRider: Drift Team-
Kart Hitbox Size Fixes
Attention Racers,
In the wake of the hitbox error that was discovered with the Rhinoceros Beetle Kart, we went back and checked over every kart to ensure that the kart's models and hitboxes were properly aligned. Unfortunately, a number of Karts were found to have a similar discrepancy, whether the kart's hitbox was larger or smaller than its in-game model. With the August 9 (PT) Mid-Season 3 Update, we will be updating the hitboxes of some karts to more closely match their in-game models. These changes will come in one of two forms:
Type 1: Hitbox Size Smaller than In-Game Model
The following karts had a hitbox that was smaller than their in-game model, and the hitbox will be increased to compensate for this.
We sincerely apologize for this error, and understand that correcting this error may affect your racing performance. As such, we will be resetting the upgrade status of these karts and refunding the Lucci spent on upgrading them during the August 9 (PT) Maintenance.
The images of the karts below indicate the Before (left) and After (right) status of the hitboxes (the purple overlay over the karts). Please note that in-game models have not been changed with this update.
Ace
Aurora
Note: Wheels have been highlighted for clarity, as the rear wheels are located beneath the kart's body.
Buzzwheeler
Darkness Guardian
F724
Jolly Roadster
Justice
Killer
Practice Kart
Shellback Raider
Sky Rocket
Type 2: Hitbox Size Larger than In-Game Model
The following karts had a hitbox that was larger than their in-game model, resulting in collisions that should not have occurred, and the hitbox will be shrunk to compensate for this.
Bunny Buggy
Flamingo
Marine
New York Taxi
Plasma FT
Plasma PT
Purifier
Saber
Saber Pro
Safety Car
August 2 Item Shop Update
Race through the sand and surf with the new Hydro Hippo Package and dive on in with Snorkeling Dao!
Hydro Hippo Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 2, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Hydro Hippo Package
Price: 500 K-COIN
Includes:
Hydro Hippo (Acceleration Kart)
Hydro Hippo License Plate
Snorkeling Dao
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 2, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5
Snorkeling Dao
Price: 7,000 Lucci
Ongoing Sales
Orange Drink Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5
Orange Drink Package
Price: 14,500 Lucci
Includes:
Orange Wave Airi
Drink (Balanced Kart)
Drink License Plate
Beach Swimwear Miso Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Beach Swimwear Miso Package
Price: 1,200 K-COIN
Includes:
Beach Swimwear Miso
Affectionate Emote (Miso - Seated)
Amused Emote (Miso - Seated)
Angry Emote (Miso - Seated)
Bored Emote (Miso - Seated)
Showboat Emote (Miso - Seated)
Surprised Emote (Miso - Seated)
Affectionate Emote (Miso)
Amused Emote (Miso)
Angry Emote (Miso)
Bored Emote (Miso)
Showboat Emote (Miso)
Surprised Emote (Miso)
Bazzi's Summer Vacation Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Bazzi's Summer Vacation Package
Price: 150 K-COIN
Includes:
Sunset Beach Decal
Beach Shades Decal
Surfer Bazzi Decal
Typhoon Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 19, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Typhoon Package
Price: 500 K-COIN
Includes:
Typhoon (Boost Duration Kart)
Typhoon License Plate
Saber Pro Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 19, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 5
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 5
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 5
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 5
Saber Pro Package
Price: 10,000 Lucci
Includes:
Saber Pro (Balanced Kart)
Saber Pro License Plate
CrazyRacing Pro Booster
Keffy Shark Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
Keffy Shark Package
Price: 700 K-COIN
Includes:
Shark Keffy
Hover Shark (Boost Acceleration Kart)
Hover Shark License Plate
Miami Dancer Rena
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
Miami Dancer Rena
Price: 7,000 Lucci
Special Rena Emote Set
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
Special Rena Emote Set
Price: 200 K-COIN
Includes:
Applaud Emote (Rena)
Dance Emote (Rena)
Miami Surfer Martin
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
Miami Surfer Martin
Price: 7,000 Lucci
Special Martin Emote Set
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
Special Martin Emote Set
Price: 200 K-COIN
Includes:
Applaud Emote (Martin)
Dance Emote (Martin)
Starfish and Great White Shark Balloons
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
Starfish Balloon
Quantity: 50 Balloons
Price: 100 K-COIN
Great White Shark Balloon
Quantity: 50 Balloons
Price: 100 K-COIN
Mobi and Toto Balloons
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 5
Mobi Balloon
Quantity: 50 Balloons
Price: 1,500 Lucci
Toto Balloon
Quantity: 50 Balloons
Price: 1,500 Lucci
Jolly Roadster Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 4
Jolly Roadster Package
Price: 17,000 Lucci
Includes:
Pirate Lodumani
Jolly Roadster Kart (Balanced Kart)
Jolly Roadster License Plate
Jolly Roadster Booster
Blue Plasma FT Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Blue Plasma FT Package
Price: 17,000 Lucci
Includes:
Blue Racer Dao
Plasma FT (Balanced Kart)
Plasma FT License Plate
Plasma FT Booster
Safety Car Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 31, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, June 1, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, June 1, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, June 1, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Safety Car Package
Price: 7,500 Lucci
Includes:
Safety Car (Balanced Kart)
Safety Car License Plate
Pit Crew Brodi
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 24, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 25, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Pit Crew Brodi
Price: 7,000 Lucci
Star Mechanic Rave
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, June 7, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, June 8, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, June 8, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Star Mechanic Rave
Price: 7,000 Lucci
Pro Mechanic Brian
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, June 28, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 4
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, June 29, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 4
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, June 29, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 4
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, June 29, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 4
Pro Mechanic Brian
Price: 7,000 Lucci
Get Martin Emojis with Season 3 Events!
Season 3 events continue with a new slate of Daily Rewards and bonus Lucci weekends for the next three weeks!
Daily Reward Event (Season 3 Week 4 - 6)
Log into KartRider: Drift for the next three weeks to claim Martin's full set of emojis as well as the new Martin Balloon!
Event Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 2, 2023 5:00 PM - Wednesday, August 23, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:00 AM - Thursday, August 24, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:00 AM - Thursday, August 24, 2023 10:00 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 Martin Emoji
Login Reward 2: 500 Lucci
Login Reward 3: Martin Balloon
Login Reward 4: Sad Martin Emoji
Login Reward 5: 500 Lucci
Login Reward 6: Shocked Martin Emoji
Login Reward 7: Bluffing Martin Emoji
Login Reward 8: 500 Lucci
Login Reward 9: Sleepy Martin Emoji
Login Reward 10: 500 Lucci
Login Reward 11: Lovestruck Martin Emoji
Login Reward 12: 500 Lucci
Login Reward 13: Mad Martin Emoji
Login Reward 14: Dancing Martin Emoji
Weekend Login Event (Season 3 Week 4 - 6)
Weekend Lucci bonuses continue on during Season 3!
Event Duration - Weekend 4:
PDT (UTC -7): Friday, August 4, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, August 6, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, August 5, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, August 7, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, August 7, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, August 5, 2023 10:00 AM - Monday, August 7, 2023 10:00 AM
Event Duration - Weekend 5:
PDT (UTC -7): Friday, August 11, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, August 13, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, August 12, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, August 14, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, August 12, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, August 14, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, August 12, 2023 10:00 AM - Monday, August 14, 2023 10:00 AM
Event Duration - Weekend 6:
PDT (UTC -7): Friday, August 18, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, August 20, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, August 19, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, August 21, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, August 19, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, August 21, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, August 19, 2023 10:00 AM - Monday, August 21, 2023 10:00 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.
Ongoing Events
Summer Vacation Celebration Login Event
Event Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00 AM - Thursday, August 10, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:00 AM
Event Details:
Log into KartRider: Drift and go to the Mailbox to claim your Purifier (Balanced Kart)!
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.
Capture the Flag Event
Try out the new Flag Mode in the Mode Lab all season long to rack up points and earn a wealth of rewards, including Pirate Mobi and the Octoroller kart!
Event Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 12, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, September 6, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 7, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 7, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 13, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 7, 2023 10:00 AM
Event Details and Challenges:
Participate in Flag Mode during Season 3 and rack up points to complete challenges and unlock special challenges!
Some challenges will award Flag Points, which unlock bonus rewards.
Note: Flag Points are not spent. Earning 500 Flag Points will unlock the 150, 300, and 500 Flag Point rewards.
Daily Challenge: Complete 1 Flag Mode Race
Win or lose, finishing the race will complete this challenge!
Rewards: 300 Lucci.
Can be completed once per day, resetting at 12:00 AM UTC.
Weekly Challenge: Complete 5 Flag Mode Races
Once again, you'll make progress on this challenge regardless of if you win or lose, just as long as you finish the race!
Rewards: 50 Flag Points and 1,000 Lucci.
Can be completed once per week, resetting on Thursday at 12:00 AM UTC.
Ongoing Challenges:
Obtain a Total Team Score of 1,000 Points:
Rewards: 200 Flag Points and the Uni Emblem
Can be completed once during the event.
Win 20 Flag Mode Races:
Rewards: 150 Flag Points and 10x Whole Watermelon Balloons
Can be completed once during the event.
Win 5 Flag Mode Races within 2 Minutes:
Rewards: 150 Flag Points and the Rena Emoji Set
Can be completed once during the event.
Complete 50 Flag Mode Races
Rewards: 200 Flag Points and the Summer Treat Decal
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.
Flag Point Rewards:
150 Flag Points: Pirate Mobi
300 Flag Points: 100 K-COIN
500 Flag Points: Octoroller License Plate
700 Flag Points: Tentacle Booster
1,000 Flag Points: Octoroller (Boost Acceleration Kart)
Season 3 Hot Time Event
Hot Time is back for Season 3 with even more Lucci and RP to earn throughout the day!
Event Duration: Start of Season 3 - Start of Season 4
Event Details:
Race in KartRider: Drift during the designated Hot Times for bonus Lucci and Ranking Points with each race!
Hot Time Periods:
Period 1: 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM UTC (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT / 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM CEST / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM JST / 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AEST)
Period 2: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC (3:00 AM - 5:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CEST / 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST / 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM AEST)
Period 3: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CEST / 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM JST / 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM AEST)
Racing during Hot Time periods on Monday through Friday (UTC) will reward an additional 30 Lucci and 5 RP with each race!
Racing during Hot Time periods on Saturday and Sunday (UTC) will reward an additional 50 Lucci and 10 RP with each race!
Note: Bonus rewards are determined by the day of the week in UTC.
Season 3 On-Time Event
We're also continuing the On-Time Event for every Saturday and Sunday in Season 3, giving away up to 60 Rena Balloons each weekend!
Event Duration: Start of Season 3 - Start of Season 4, Saturdays and Sundays
Event Details:
Gain 10 Rena Balloons whenever you login during the On-Time Event on the weekends!
On-Time Periods
Period 1: 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM UTC (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM PDT / 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM CEST / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM JST / 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM AEST)
Period 2: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC (3:00 AM - 5:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CEST / 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM JST / 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM AEST)
Period 3: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM UTC (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CEST / 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM JST / 4:00 AM - 6:00 AM AEST)
Login on Saturday and Sunday (UTC) during the noted periods and receive the rewards in the in-game Mailbox for you to redeem.
Rewards can be earned during each of the three event periods per day.
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.
August Highway Hangouts Livestream Schedule
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, August 3rd at 4:00 PM PDT
Monday, August 7th at 4:00 PM PDT.
Wednesday, August 23rd at 2:00 PM PDT.
Tuesday, August 29th 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:
We have released an optional update for KartRider: Drift on Mobile devices, to resolve the Twitter login issue. This update is not required at this time, but we recommend updating your mobile clients when possible.
About Mobile Updating:
Update Date: Thursday, July 27th after 02:30 AM UTC.
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.
Summer Vacation Event
Log in over the next two weeks to claim the brand-new Purifier kart, and join us on the final weekend of July for a total bonus of 4,000 Lucci for logging in!
Summer Vacation Celebration Login Event
Event Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, July 26, 2023 5:00 PM - Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:00 AM - Thursday, August 10, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, August 10, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, July 27, 2023 10:00 AM - Thursday, August 10, 2023 10:00 AM
Event Details:
Log into KartRider: Drift and go to the Mailbox to claim your Purifier (Balanced Kart)!
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.
Double Weekend Login Event
Event Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Friday, July 28, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, July 30, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, July 29, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, July 31, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, July 29, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, July 31, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:00 AM - Monday, July 31, 2023 10:00 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.
