Check out all the changes that have come to KartRider: Drift with the launch of Season 1 on Console!
Console Support
KartRider: Drift is now available on PlayStation and Xbox.
Your PlayStation or Xbox gamertag will be used as the Racer name when playing on that platform.
Consequently, Racer Name Changes cannot be used on Console. However, changing your gamertag will also change your KartRider: Drift Racer Name.
"Guest Account" function has been added for Console Racers.
When first launching KartRider: Drift on Console, a Guest Account will be created, allowing play without logging into a Nexon account.
This Guest Account cannot be logged into on other platforms, and cannot be restored when lost.
You can link your Guest Account to a new or existing Nexon account with no KartRider: Drift history, preserving your progression and allowing you to access the account on other platforms.
You may also log into an existing Nexon account with KartRider: Drift history, accessing that account on Console and giving fully access to that account's history. Please note that this will delete your Guest Account in the process.
Season Update
Season 1 Begins:
Season 1 Duration:
PST/PDT (UTC -8/-7): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 3, 2023 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 10:00 AM
Time Attack Rankings, Season Best, and other seasonal content will be reset.
When the season ends, there will be an Open Season until the beginning of the next season.
This Open Season is a rest period until the beginning of the next season, with no season content such as Racing Passes or Daily/Premium Challenges.
Season 1 Racing Pass
Season 1 Racing Pass Duration:
PST/PDT (UTC -8/-7): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 3, 2023 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 10:00 AM
Complete Daily and Premium Challenges during the Racing Pass period to level up the pass (Max Level: 40)
Premium Racing Pass Rewards are available upon purchase of the Premium Racing Pass.
Grand Prix
Season 1 Grand Prix:
A new Game Mode, where Racers compete on a seasonal ladder and rank up to earn special prizes and fight for the top spot!
Season 1 Grand Prix Duration:
PST/PDT (UTC -8/-7): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, May 3, 2023 5:00 PM
CET/CEST (UTC +1/+2): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 2:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:00 AM
AEDT/AEST (UTC +11/+10): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, May 4, 2023 10:00 AM
Requirements: B1 License Earned
Select [Change Mode - Grand Prix - Season 1 Item or Speed Grand Prix] in the lobby to queue for a match.
"Item Grand Prix" and "Speed Grand Prix" progress separately, with different rewards available.
Racers may only queue Solo for Grand Prix races.
Rankings update daily between 12:00 AM and 1:00 AM UTC.
Season 1 Grand Prix Ranks:
Your Grand Prix rank is determined by the number of Grand Prix Points (GPP) earned.
Grand Prix Points are added or removed based on your performance in Grand Prix matches.
Going on a winning streak will increase the amount of GPP earned!
Note: Win Streak Bonuses do not apply to Grandmaster-rank and above.
Grand Prix Ranks:
0 - 599 GPP: Bronze III
600 - 1,199 GPP: Bronze II
1,200 - 1,799 GPP: Bronze I
1,800 - 2,399 GPP: Silver III
2,400 - 2,999 GPP: Silver II
3,000 - 3,599 GPP: Silver I
3,600 - 4,199 GPP: Gold III
4,200 - 4,799 GPP: Gold II
4,800 - 5,399 GPP: Gold I
5,400 - 5,999 GPP: Master III
6,000 - 6,599 GPP: Master II
6,600 - 7,199 GPP: Master I
7,200 - 7,799 GPP: Grandmaster III
7,800 - 8,399 GPP: Grandmaster II
8,400 GPP and above: Grandmaster I
You can display your Grand Prix rank as your Profile Image in the [Profile - Edit Profile - Grand Prix Ranks Display Setting] menu while in the Lobby.
Season 1 Grand Prix Rewards
When the Grand Prix season ends, rewards will be distributed based on the Racer's place overall and their Grand Prix Rank.
Note: Racers must Finish in at least 10 Grand Prix races to qualify for prizes.
Rewards will be distributed 24 hours after the season's conclusion.
Rewards must be claimed prior to the end of the following season, or will expire.
Rewards can also be viewed in-game via the [Change Mode - Grand Prix - Item or Speed Grand Prix - Rewards] menu.
Place Rewards:
Item Grand Prix:
1st - 3rd Place: S1 Item Legend Emblem, and added to the Season Hall of Fame for the duration of the next season.
4th - 100th Place: S1 Item Hero Emblem, and added to the Season Hall of Fame for the duration of the next season.
101st - 1,000th Place: S1 Item Special Emblem.
Speed Grand Prix:
1st - 3rd Place: S1 Speed Legend Emblem, and added to the Season Hall of Fame for the duration of the next season.
4th - 100th Place: S1 Speed Hero Emblem, and added to the Season Hall of Fame for the duration of the next season.
101st - 1,000th Place: S1 Speed Special Emblem.
Rank Rewards:
Item Grandmaster:
1,000 K-COIN
Spyglass Marid
Assembly Line Tobi
London Clocktower Decal
Istanbul Prayer Decal
Gangnam Style Decal
Speed Grandmaster:
1,000 K-COIN
Clockwork Classic kart
Intelli-Kart Plus
Pitapat New York Decal
LA Party Decal
Rio Passion Decal
Item Master:
Spyglass Marid
Assembly Line Tobi
London Clocktower Decal
Istanbul Prayer Decal
Gangnam Style Decal
Speed Master:
Clockwork Classic kart
Intelli-Kart Plus
Pitapat New York Decal
LA Party Decal
Rio Passion Decal
Item Gold:
Assembly Line Tobi
Istanbul Prayer Decal
Gangnam Style Decal
Speed Gold:
Intelli-Kart Plus
Pitapat New York Decal
LA Party Decal
Item Silver:
Gangnam Style Decal
5,000 Lucci
Speed Silver:
Pitapat New York Decal
5,000 Lucci
Item Bronze:
3,000 Lucci
Speed Bronze:
3,000 Lucci
Season 1 Grand Prix Tracks:
The following tracks will be used during Grand Prix Season 1.
Note: Racers at Gold Rank or lower will not be matched onto 5-Star Difficulty tracks.
Item Grand Prix Tracks:
Mine: Mother Lode (★★★)
Mine: Magma Cavern (★★★)
Factory: Brodi's Gloom (★★★)
Factory: Cogwheel Crush (★★★)
Desert: Pharaoh's Pass (★★★)
Forest: Mushroom Caves (★★)
Desert: Sphinx's Riddle (★★)
Forest: Rocky Roadway (★★)
Glacier: Polar Halfpipe (★★)
Village: Clocktower Crossing (★★)
World Tour: Istanbul Sunset Plaza (★★)
World Tour: Gangnam Streets (★★)
World Tour: London Night (★★)
Forest: Panda Village (★★)
Desert: Abandoned Oasis (★)
Desert: Dusty Bazaar (★)
Forest: Lumberjack Lane (★)
Glacier: Shark's Wake (★)
Glacier: Icebreaker Pass (★)
Speed Grand Prix Tracks:
Desert: Construction Chaos (★★★★★)
Glacier: Snowbound Slopes (★★★★★)
Mine: Winding Slopes (★★★★★)
Village: Boom Hill Tunnel (★★★★★)
Factory: Facility 5 (★★★★★)
Desert: Ancient Aqueducts (★★★★)
Forest: Zigzag Timberland (★★★★)
Glacier: Extreme Stadium (★★★★)
Mine: Three Shortcuts (★★★★)
World Tour: New York Rally (★★★★)
World Tour: Rio de Ja-nitro (★★★★)
World Tour: Terracotta Twister (★★★★)
Forest: Log Leap (★★★)
Mine: Rickety Rails (★★★)
Mine: Gold Rush (★★★)
World Tour Boostwood (★★★)
Desert: Pharaoh's Pass (★★★)
Village: Bayside Bridge Run (★★)
Track Updates
4 New Factory Theme Tracks:
Factory: First Steps
Difficulty: ★
Supported Game Modes: Item and Speed Mode
License Restriction: None
Factory: Brodi's Gloom
Difficulty: ★★★
Supported Game Modes: Item and Speed Mode
License Restriction: B1 License
Factory: Cogwheel Crush
Difficulty: ★★★
Supported Game Modes: Item and Speed Mode
License Restriction: B1 License
Factory: Factory 5
Difficulty: ★★★★★
Supported Game Modes: Speed Mode
License Restriction: L3 License
4 New World Tour Theme Tracks:
World Tour: London Night
Difficulty: ★★
Supported Game Modes: Item and Speed Mode
License Restriction: None
World Tour: New York Rally
Difficulty: ★★★★
Supported Game Modes: Speed Mode
License Restriction: L3 License
World Tour: Rio de Ja-nitro
Difficulty: ★★★★
Supported Game Modes: Speed Mode
License Restriction: L3 License
World Tour: Terracotta Twister
Difficulty: ★★★★
Supported Game Modes: Speed Mode
License Restriction: L3 License
Kart Upgrades
New Feature: Kart Upgrade System
Spend Lucci in the garage to increase the rank of your kart to gain Gears to tune its performance!
Karts can be upgraded in the [Garage - Kart - Update] menu.
Normal → Fine Upgrade Cost: 3,500 Lucci
Fine → Rare Upgrade Cost: 7,000 Lucci
Gear is used to adjust the performance of the kart, through four different types of performance:
Speed: Increases the kart's default speed.
Acceleration: Increases Max Speed, Acceleration, and Reverse Acceleration.
Boost Acceleration: Increases the Max Speed granted by Boosts (including Start Boost and Instant Boost).
Boost Time: Increases the duration of Boosts (including Start Boost and Instant Boost).
The number of Gears that can be applied to a Kart, and their maximum value, differ by rank:
Common Rank: 0 Gears, 5 Max Performance Value
Fine Rank: 7 Gears, 5 Max Performance Value
Rare Rank: 14 Gears, 6 Max Performance Value
Livery Paint Update
Chrome Paint is now available to be used for Fine and Rare rank karts.
Matte Paint is now available to be used for Rare rank karts.
New Characters
Four new Racer characters have been added:
Vivi
"My kart will keep Snow Tree Town safe and sound!"
With her twin brother Pim, Vivi is a guardian sprite of Snow Tree Town. She's working with Brodi to pursue her true passion—kart design!
Pim
"All this technical stuff is booooriiing..."
With his twin sister Vivi, Pim is a guardian sprite of Snow Tree Town. He's not so sure about Brodi's kart manufacturing business, though...
Miso
"My memories... I lost them... in the Legend Cup?"
A young woman who lost her memories. Brodi found her in the forest and took her in to work in his factory.
Tobi
"Who are you calling a freak malfunction?!"
Tobi was just another one of Brodi's androids until a freak malfunction gave him sentience and free will!
New Awards
42 new Track Awards have been added:
New York Rally Racer (1, 2, and 3)
New York Rally Attacker (1, 2, and 3)
Rio de Ja-nitro Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Rio de Ja-nitro Attacker (1, 2, and 3)
London Night Racer (1, 2, and 3)
London Night Attacker (1, 2, and 3)
Terracotta Twister Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Terracotta Twister Attacker (1, 2, and 3)
First Steps Racer (1, 2, and 3)
First Steps Attacker (1, 2, and 3)
Brodi's Gloom Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Brodi's Gloom Attacker (1, 2, and 3)
Facility 5 Racer (1, 2, and 3)
Facility 5 Attacker (1, 2, and 3)
60 new Character Gameplay Awards have been added:
Dao Time (1, 2, and 3)
Bazzi Time (1, 2, and 3)
Brodi Time (1, 2, and 3)
Diz Time (1, 2, and 3)
Marid Time (1, 2, and 3)
Kris Time (1, 2, and 3)
Neo Time (1, 2, and 3)
Mos Time (1, 2, and 3)
Uni Time (1, 2, and 3)
Airi Time (1, 2, and 3)
Ethen Time (1, 2, and 3)
Rex Time (1, 2, and 3)
Keffy Time (1, 2, and 3)
Sophia Time (1, 2, and 3)
Brian Time (1, 2, and 3)
Rave Time (1, 2, and 3)
Vivi Time (1, 2, and 3)
Pim Time (1, 2, and 3)
Tobi Time (1, 2, and 3)
Miso Time (1, 2, and 3)
Other Changes
Lobby Image and Background Music have been updated for Season 1.
PC Only: [Settings - Graphics] menu now has the following additional options:
Character Quality: Affects character quality. You can set different quality levels for your own Racer and other Racers.
Planar Reflections: Improves the realism of reflection in the Garage, but has an increased load on your system.
Foliage Density: Sets the density of plants in the environment. A higher value will create denser foliage, but will increase the load on your system.
"Emote Locker" category has been added to the [Garage - Character - Emotes] menu.
If you receive an Emote without the character that can use it, it will be temporarily stored in the Emote Locker.
When you receive a new character, any valid emotes for that character will be automatically relocated to that character.
Emoji item description has been removed.
Mine: Gold Rush: Jump shortcut has been improved, making for a slightly faster lap completion when taking the shortcut.
More Double Weekend Login Event Rewards!
Season 1 and Console play are right around the corner, and we're doubling the upcoming Weekend Login Event rewards! We'll be giving out 2,000 Lucci for both days this weekend, for a total of 4,000 Lucci, as we race towards Season 1!
Event Duration:
PST (UTC -8): Friday, March 3, 2023 4:00 PM - Sunday, March 5, 2023 4:00 PM
CET (UTC +1): Saturday, March 4, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, March 6, 2023 1:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, March 4, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, March 6, 2023 9:00 AM
AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, March 4, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, March 6, 2023 11:00 AM
Event Details:
Log into KartRider: Drift, and go to the Mailbox to claim your Lucci bonus!
Each day you log in during the weekend will award you with 1,0002,000 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.
Show Your Race of the Day Community Event
Hey Racers!
The Race of the Day Event is in progress on KartRider: Drift community channels.
Show Your Race of the Day
Event Period:
PST (UTC -8): Monday, February 27, 2023 6:00 PM - Wednesday, March 8, 2023 1:00 AM
CET (UTC +1): Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:00 AM - Wednesday, March 8, 2023 10:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:00 AM - Wednesday, March 8, 2023 6:00 PM
AEDT (UTC +11): Tuesday, February 28, 2023 1:00 PM - Wednesday, March 8, 2023 8:00 PM
Event Details:
Play at least 1 race in Item Mode or Speed Mode.
Then take a screenshot of “Today's Races” and post it to one of our entry channels. You will then be entered into a raffle for a Lucci reward!
Note: The winner announcement will be made separately on the Official Forums.
Double Weekend Login Event Rewards!
Preseason is nearing its end, and we're doubling the 7th Weekend Login Event rewards, now giving out 2,000 Lucci for both days this weekend for a total of 4,000 Lucci!
Event Duration:
PST (UTC -8): Friday, February 24, 2023 4:00 PM - Sunday, February 26, 2023 4:00 PM
CET (UTC +1): Saturday, February 25, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, February 27, 2023 1:00 AM
JST (UTC +9): Saturday, February 25, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, February 27, 2023 9:00 AM
AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:00 AM - Monday, February 27, 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 1,0002,000 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.
Backseat Driver Livestreams ft. Celebrity Guests
We’re excited to announce that we have partnered with Cameo and Twitch to bring you a series of three live stream events where celebrity guests, Druski, Ben Schwartz and Whitney Cummings, will join in the fun with some good-natured smack talk being a “backseat driver” during three Twitch streams.
It's time to fuel up and tune in!
Featured Celebrities
February 22 - Druski
Comedic timing is an art that few have mastered, yet it’s one that Drew Desbordes has been cultivating for years before his fame. Known to the world as “Druski,” the comedian/entrepreneur has carved a niche for himself crystallized by his authenticity and innovative approach to making people laugh. As Druski enters the next level in his career, he is well on his way to becoming a household name.
Ben can currently be seen in Lord & Miller's AppleTV+ miniseries THE AFTERPARTY as the musically inclined Yasper, and in Season 2 of Greg Daniels and Steve Carell's Netflix series SPACE FORCE, in which he plays "F*ck Tony" opposite stars Carell and John Malkovich. Ben is also the voice of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG for Paramount, which is about to start filming the third film in the franchise. He will next be seen as the villain Teddy Lobo in Chris McKay's Dracula feature RENFIELD for Universal, starring opposite Nic Cage, Nicholas Hoult, and Awkwafina.
Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur, and host of the hit podcast "Good for You." Launched in 2019, "Good For You" is self-produced and features conversations with Whitney's friends, fellow comedians, and experts in a variety of fields, including neuroscience, veterinary medicine, and magic. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series "Whitney," Whitney is also the co-creator and co-writer of the syndicated Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series "2 Broke Girls.".
[Update FEB 21] Claim Your Free Lucci Coupon Code!
[Update FEB 21] With the completion of the February 19 Maintenance, this coupon can now be redeemed on the [Web Coupon Page]. Thank you for your patience.
[Update FEB 16] We are aware of an issue where this coupon code cannot be redeemed on the [Web Coupon Page].
Please redeem in-game by selecting [Settings -> Manage Account -> Apply Coupon]. For players using iOS devices, we suggest using another platform to redeem the coupon code.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will update this notice when this issue is resolved.
Thank you,
KartRider: Drift Team
Last week we shared that all Racers will receive a coupon for 5,000 Lucci as a thank-you to everyone who has played during Preseason. Here are the details of how to claim your gift!
[JL's Gift Coupon]
Coupon Code: F481NKBRIYS5
Coupon Duration: Can be redeemed until May 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM UTC
Contents: 5,000 Lucci
How to Redeem Your Coupon
You can redeem your coupon in-game by selecting [Settings -> Manage Account -> Apply Coupon]
Racers playing on an iOS device should redeem on the [Web Coupon Page].
You can redeem the coupon code once per KartRider: Drift account.
The coupon cannot be claimed once the expiration date has passed.
We hope you enjoy this gift! Thanks for joining us for Preseason!
[Update FEB 16] Claim Your Free Lucci Coupon Code!
[Update FEB 16] We are aware of an issue where this coupon code cannot be redeemed on the [Web Coupon Page].
Please redeem in-game by selecting [Settings -> Manage Account -> Apply Coupon]. For players using iOS devices, we suggest using another platform to redeem the coupon code.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will update this notice when this issue is resolved.
Thank you,
KartRider: Drift Team
Last week we shared that all Racers will receive a coupon for 5,000 Lucci as a thank-you to everyone who has played during Preseason. Here are the details of how to claim your gift!
[JL's Gift Coupon]
Coupon Code: F481NKBRIYS5
Coupon Duration: Can be redeemed until May 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM UTC
Contents: 5,000 Lucci
How to Redeem Your Coupon
You can redeem your coupon in-game by selecting [Settings -> Manage Account -> Apply Coupon]
Racers playing on an iOS device should redeem on the [Web Coupon Page].
You can redeem the coupon code once per KartRider: Drift account.
The coupon cannot be claimed once the expiration date has passed.
We hope you enjoy this gift! Thanks for joining us for Preseason!
