Drift Discussions Stream With Director Jaeyun “JL” Cho
Hey Racers!
Continuing with our series of special livestreams in May, we are so excited to announce a special Drift Discussions stream featuring KartRider: Drift director Jaeyun "JL" Cho!
Director Jaeyun will be joining CM Smallerbee in person to answer all your burning questions! Not only will you get the chance to ask questions, but you can even join for some races. We will be hosting viewer games, playing some other modes, and even giving away some cool prizes!
The stream will begin at the following time:
PDT: May 31st, 2023 at 3:00 PM
CEST: June 1st, 2023 at 12:00 AM / 00:00
JST: June 1st, 2023 at 7:00 AM / 07:00
AEST: June 1st, 2023 at 8:00 AM
You can catch all the action on any of the platforms below!
Look as fast as you feel with Blazing Racer Derek, available just for logging in this weekend along with a 3,000 Lucci reward!
Blazing Racer Derek Giveaway
Event Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Thursday, May 25, 2023 5:00 PM - Sunday, May 28, 2023 5:00 PM
CEST (UTC +2): Friday, May 26, 2023 2:00 AM - Monday, May 29, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Friday, May 26, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, May 29, 2023 9:00 AM
AEST (UTC +10): Friday, May 26, 2023 10:00 AM - Monday, May 29, 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.
Event Rewards:
Friday, May 26 Reward: 1,000 Lucci
Saturday, May 27 Reward: Blazing Racer Derek
Sunday, May 28 Reward: 2,000 Lucci
May 24 Item Shop Update
Get your hands on two new looks, Studious Tiera and Pit Crew Brodi!
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 24, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 25, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 3
Studious Tiera
Price: 500 K-COIN
Pit Crew Brodi
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 24, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 25, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 25, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 25, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 3
Pit Crew Brodi
Price: 7,000 Lucci
Ongoing Sales
Blue Plasma FT Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 3
Blue Plasma FT Package
Price: 17,000 Lucci
Includes:
Blue Racer Dao
Plasma FT
Plasma FT License Plate
Plasma FT Booster
Tiera Emoji Set
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 3
Tiera Emoji Set
Price: 100 K-COIN
Includes:
Bluffing Tiera Emoji
Dancing Tiera Emoji
Happy Tiera Emoji
Lovestruck Tiera Emoji
Mad Tiera Emoji
Sad Tiera Emoji
Shocked Tiera Emoji
Sleepy Tiera Emoji
Hound Racer Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Hound Racer Package
Price: 700 K-COIN
Includes:
Legendary Racer Derek
Hound Kart
Hound License Plate
Milk Delivery Van Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Milk Delivery Van Package
Price: 500 K-COIN
Includes:
Milk Delivery Van
Milk Delivery Van License Plate
Candy Racer Tobi
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Candy Racer Tobi
Price: 500 K-COIN
Jolly Roadster Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Jolly Roadster Package
Price: 17,000 Lucci
Includes:
Pirate Lodumani
Jolly Roadster Kart
Jolly Roadster License Plate
Jolly Roadster Booster
Derek and Orion Balloons
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Derek Balloons
Price (50): 1,500 Lucci
Orion Balloons
Price (50): 1,500 Lucci
Special Derek Emote Set
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Special Derek Emote Set
Price: 7,500 Lucci
Includes:
Applaud Emote (Derek
Dance Emote (Derek)
Derek Emblem
Intermittent Crash caused by Modified DNS Settings
Attention Racers,
We've identified an intermittent crash issue on some devices, where modified DNS settings are disrupting the KartRider: Drift game client. If you experience these intermittent crashes, please check your device's DNS settings and try restoring them to default if possible before launching KartRider: Drift again.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.
- The KartRider: Drift Team
The CMs Drift to the Finish!
Hey Racers!
Gear up for an adrenaline-pumping racing stream like no other! Join our incredible team of Nexon Community Managers (CMs), as they hit the virtual track, showcasing their skills and engaging in thrilling races! Get ready to cheer, laugh, and experience the excitement firsthand. Buckle up and join us for a ride you won't forget!
Friday, May 19th at 1:00 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!
This livestream will be available on the following platforms:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 3
Blue Plasma FT Package
Price: 17,000 Lucci
Includes:
Blue Racer Dao
Plasma FT
Plasma FT License Plate
Plasma FT Booster
Tiera Emoji Set
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:00 PM - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 18, 2023 2:00 AM - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:00 AM - Start of Season 3
Tiera Emoji Set
Price: 100 K-COIN
Includes:
Bluffing Tiera Emoji
Dancing Tiera Emoji
Happy Tiera Emoji
Lovestruck Tiera Emoji
Mad Tiera Emoji
Sad Tiera Emoji
Shocked Tiera Emoji
Sleepy Tiera Emoji
Ongoing Sales
Hound Racer Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Hound Racer Package
Price: 700 K-COIN
Includes:
Legendary Racer Derek
Hound Kart
Hound License Plate
Milk Delivery Van Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Milk Delivery Van Package
Price: 500 K-COIN
Includes:
Milk Delivery Van
Milk Delivery Van License Plate
Candy Racer Tobi
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Candy Racer Tobi
Price: 500 K-COIN
Jolly Roadster Package
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Jolly Roadster Package
Price: 17,000 Lucci
Includes:
Pirate Lodumani
Jolly Roadster Kart
Jolly Roadster License Plate
Jolly Roadster Booster
Derek and Orion Balloons
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Derek Balloons
Price (50): 1,500 Lucci
Orion Balloons
Price (50): 1,500 Lucci
Special Derek Emote Set
Sale Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, May 10, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, May 11, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 3
Special Derek Emote Set
Price: 7,500 Lucci
Includes:
Applaud Emote (Derek
Dance Emote (Derek)
Derek Emblem
Season 1 Grand Prix Rewards Notice
Hello Racers!
As was mentioned in the Season 2: World Kart Championship Patch Notes, the criteria for the Grand Prix Ranks have changed.
The Season 1 Grand Prix reward distribution method has changed for racers who did not receive it before the May 10 (PT) maintenance.
If you have not received the Season 1 Grand Prix rewards yet, they will be sent to your mailbox based on the data when the maintenance started.
The mail that includes the Season 1 Grand Prix reward items expires on July 12 (PT).
The rewards will be automatically deleted if not claimed within that period.
Please proceed to our forum page for Reward Distibution qualifications! Click Here
Thank you,
KartRider: Drift Team
[Update May 15] Decal Market Known Issue
[Update MAY 15] This issue has been fixed on mobile (iOS / Android) and console (Xbox, PlayStation) platforms. Please update KartRider: Drift through each store.
Mobile devices and Console devices will need to be updated manually for the issue to be resolved. Please make sure to update KartRider: Drift through the respective app stores to experience improved game play!
[Update MAY 11] This issue has been fixed on PC. We will provide an additional update when a fix for other platforms is applied. Thank you for your patience.
Hey Racers,
We would like to bring to your attention an issue that has recently been identified regarding new decals made with any image decal that was obtained prior to the May 10 (PT) maintenance. We have found that attempting to list these decals on the Decal Market may result in the game client closing.
If you currently have any of these decals in your possession, we ask that you either delete them before listing new decals to the Decal Market, or refrain from listing decals in the market until this issue is resolved.
Please rest assured that our team is working diligently to identify and resolve this issue as quickly as possible, in order to provide you with the best possible gaming experience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Thank you, KartRider: Drift Team
Decal Market Known Issue
Hey Racers,
We would like to bring to your attention an issue that has recently been identified regarding new decals made with any image decal that was obtained prior to the May 10 (PT) maintenance. We have found that attempting to list these decals on the Decal Market may result in the game client closing.
If you currently have any of these decals in your possession, we ask that you either delete them before listing new decals to the Decal Market, or refrain from listing decals in the market until this issue is resolved.
Please rest assured that our team is working diligently to identify and resolve this issue as quickly as possible, in order to provide you with the best possible gaming experience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Thank you, KartRider: Drift Team
[COMPLETE] Platform Maintenance - May 11
[Update] The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience.
The Nexon Platform will undergo maintenance for 1 hour on May 11, starting at 7:00 AM PT. KartRider: Drift will still be playable on most platforms, but some functions may not work properly.
Maintenance Duration:
PDT (UTC -7): 7:00 AM May 11 - 8:00 AM May 11
CEST (UTC +2): 4:00 PM May 11 - 5:00 PM May 11
JST (UTC +9): 11:00 PM May 11 - 12:00 AM May 12
AEST (UTC +10): 12:00 AM May 12 - 1:00 AM May 12
Note: Maintenance schedule is an estimate and subject to change.
Maintenance Details:
The Nexon Platform will be down, interrupting some KartRider: Drift game functions, including logging in, account creation, purchasing items, redeeming coupons, and more.
