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KartRider: Drift

Show Your Style Community Event

Hey Racers!

The Show Your Style Event is in progress on KartRider: Drift community channels.

  • Event Period: February 15 (Wednesday) 6:00 PM PST - February 27 (Monday) 1:00 AM PST
  • Event Content: Customize your character and kart in the style of your choice and complete your very own "fashion show" look!

Then upload your screenshot in the appropriate community channels. Selected winners will receive 200 K-COIN.

Please see the forum announcement for details!

- The winner announcement will be made separately on the Official Forums.

More Smiles for More Miles!

Hop on in as the Smiles for Miles Event continues with a new set of rewards and new login events, rewarding you no matter how you enjoy KartRider: Drift!

Smiles for Miles Event Continues!




Gather more emotes as the Smiles for Miles Event continues, collecting new emotes for Neo or Rave for every twenty minutes you play!

Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 PM - Wednesday, March 8, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 AM - Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:00 AM - Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:00 AM
 
Event Details:
  • Log into KartRider: Drift and hit the tracks and unlock a new reward every 20 minutes!
  • Once 20 minutes have elapsed in-game, go to the Smiles for Miles screen under Events to claim your prizes!
  • Multiple prizes can be earned every day, with each reward unlocking in the order listed below.
  • 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.
 
Event Rewards:
  • Reward 1: Angry Emote (Neo - Seated)
  • Reward 2: Surprised Emote (Neo - Seated)
  • Reward 3: Amused Emote (Neo - Seated)
  • Reward 4: Affectionate Emote (Neo - Seated)
  • Reward 5: Showboat Emote (Neo - Seated)
  • Reward 6: Bored Emote (Neo - Seated)
  • Reward 7: Angry Emote (Neo - Standing)
  • Reward 8: Surprised Emote (Neo - Standing)
  • Reward 9: Amused Emote (Neo - Standing)
  • Reward 10: Affectionate Emote (Neo - Standing)
  • Reward 11: Showboat Emote (Neo - Standing)
  • Reward 12: Bored Emote (Neo - Standing)
  • Reward 13: Angry Emote (Rave - Seated)
  • Reward 14: Surprised Emote (Rave - Seated)
  • Reward 15: Amused Emote (Rave - Seated)
  • Reward 16: Affectionate Emote (Rave - Seated)
  • Reward 17: Showboat Emote (Rave - Seated)
  • Reward 18: Bored Emote (Rave - Seated)
  • Reward 19: Angry Emote (Rave - Standing)
  • Reward 20: Surprised Emote (Rave - Standing)
  • Reward 21: Amused Emote (Rave - Standing)
  • Reward 22: Affectionate Emote (Rave - Standing)
  • Reward 23: Showboat Emote (Rave - Standing)
  • Reward 24: Bored Emote (Rave - Standing)
 

Daily Reward Event (Week 6 - 8)


Join us in KartRider: Drift and unlock special rewards just for logging in!

Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 PM - Wednesday, March 8, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 AM - Thursday, March 9, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00 AM - Thursday, March 9, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:00 AM - Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:00 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 Neo Emoji
  • Login Reward 2: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 3: Sad Neo Emoji
  • Login Reward 4: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 5: Shocked Neo Emoji
  • Login Reward 6: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 7: Bluffing Neo Emoji
  • Login Reward 8: Bored Neo Emoji
  • Login Reward 9: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 10: Lovestruck Neo Emoji
  • Login Reward 11: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 12: Mad Neo Emoji
  • Login Reward 13: 500 Lucci
  • Login Reward 14: Dancing Neo Emoji
 

Weekend Login Event (Week 6 - 8)


Keep the fun going the final three weekends of preseason for a bonus 1,000 Lucci per day!

Event Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Friday, February 17, 2023 4:00 PM - Sunday, March 5, 2023 4:00 PM
  • CET (UTC +1): Saturday, February 18, 2023 1:00 AM - Monday, March 6, 2023 1:00 AM
  • JST (UTC +9): Saturday, February 18, 2023 9:00 AM - Monday, March 6, 2023 9:00 AM
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Saturday, February 18, 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 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.
 

February 16 Item Shop Update

The final round of Preseason deals have arrived! Class President Marid leads the way, along with the Special Marid Emote Set to let you show off on the podium! The Rave Emoji Package is also available, with all eight of her emojis to claim!

Class President Marid


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced


  • Class President Marid
    • Price: 7,000 Lucci
 

Special Marid Emote Set


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Special Marid Emote Set
    • Price: 5,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Applaud Emote (Marid)

      • Dance Emote (Marid)

 

Rave Emoji Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 16, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Rave Emoji Package
    • Price: 1,800 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Bluffing Rave Emoji
      • Bored Rave Emoji
      • Dancing Rave Emoji
      • Happy Rave Emoji
      • Love Rave Emoji
      • Mad Rave Emoji
      • Sad Rave Emoji
      • Shocked Rave Emoji
 

Ongoing Sales

Deuce Coupe Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 1, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Deuce Coupe Package
    • Price: 10,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Deuce Coupe Kart
      • Deuce Coupe Plate
      • Deuce Coupe Booster
 

Power Forward Rex


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 1, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Power Forward Rex
    • Price: 7,000 Lucci
 

Phantom Thief Kris Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Phantom Thief Kris Package
    • Price: 500 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Phantom Thief Kris
      • Applaud Emote (Kris)

      • Dance Emote (Kris)

 

Burning Titan Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Burning Titan Package
    • Price: 500 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Titan Kart
      • Titan License Plate
      • Titan Booster
      • Burning Tire Decal
 

Kris Emoji Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

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

Pro Baller Bazzi


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Pro Baller Bazzi
    • Price: 7,000 Lucci
 

Brutus Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Brutus Package
    • Price: 7,500 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Brutus Kart
      • Brutus License Plate

Chef Mos Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Chef Mos Package
    • Price: 12,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Chef Mos
      • Applaud Emote (Mos)

      • Dance Emote (Mos)

 

Livery First Step Package


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced


  • Livery First Step Package
    • Price: 200 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Storm Kart
      • Storm License Plate
      • Flying Missile Decal
 

Adventurer Brian Package


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced


  • Adventurer Brian Package
    • Price: 12,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Adventurer Brian
      • Applaud Emote (Brian)
      • Dance Emote (Brian)
 

Ace Package


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced


  • Ace Package
    • Price: 10,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Ace Kart
      • Ace License Plate
      • Ace Booster
 

Special Diz Emote Set


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced




  • Special Diz Emote Set
    • Price: 5,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Dance Emote (Diz)
      • Applaud Emote (Diz)
 

Banana Invasion Package


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced


  • Banana Invasion Package
    • Price: 1,600 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Cute Banana Decal
      • Alien Invader Decal
 

February 15 Patch Notes

License Improvements:
  • The following duplicate License missions have been removed:
    • (B2) Basics: Easy Turns
    • (B2) Basics: Ninety-Degree Turns
    • (B2) Basics: Hairpin Turns
    • (B1) Basics: Downhill Ninety-Degree Turns
    • (B1) Basics: Downhill Hairpin Turns
    • (B1) Basics: Ninety-Degree Drift
    • (B1) Basics: Full Drift
    • (B1) Basics: Instant Boosts
    • (L3) Basics: Downhill Ninety-Degree Drift
    • (L3) Basics: Downhill Full Drift
    • (L3) Basics: Short Drift 1
    • (L3) Basics: Short Drift 2
  • The rewards for removed License missions have been redistributed to other missions, maintaining the overall reward types and quantity.
  • License Missions will now use the Practice Kart.
  • (L3) Basics: Short Drift 1: 2-Star and 3-Star requirements have been decreased.
  • (B2) Target Lock On: The Green AI Kart has been changed to Yellow.
  • License Rewards are now immediately sent to the Inventory, and no longer need to be claimed from the Mailbox.
  • A guide will be added to direct new Racers towards the License missions.

  • The following 2-Star Difficulty Tracks no longer require the B2 License:
    • Village: Clocktower Crossing
    • Village: Bayside Bridge Run
    • Desert: Sphinx's Riddle
    • Glacier: Polar Halfpipe
    • Forest: Rocky Roadway
    • Forest: Panda Village
    • World Tour: Gangnam Streets
    • World Tour: Istanbul Sunset Plaza
 
Balance Adjustments:
  • Adjusted the overall balance of all karts.
  • The traction effect that increases speed based on a Racer's distance from the Racer in 1st place has been increased.
  • Greatly reduced the effect of Drafting.
 
Racer Name Creation and Change:
  • A confirmation step has been added when creating or changing a Racer name.

  • A Racer Name Change feature has been added.

    • A Racer Name can be changed for free once per Nexon account in the Item Shop by pressing the "Racer Name Change" button (PC: "r" button by default. Mobile: Middle up button).
    • Additional name changes can be purchased from the Item Shop for 1,000 K-COIN.
    • Accounts will only be able to change names once every 15 days.
 
New Tracks:
  • World Tour: Boostwood

    • Difficulty: ★★
    • Supported Game Modes: Speed Mode
    • License Restriction: B1 License
  • Forest: Mushroom Caves

    • Difficulty: ★★★
    • Supported Game Modes: Item Mode, Speed Mode
    • License Restriction: None
  • Addeed 12 new Track Achievements
    • Mushroom Caves Racer (1)
    • Mushroom Caves Racer (2)
    • Mushroom Caves Racer (3)
    • Mushroom Caves Attack (1)
    • Mushroom Caves Attack (2)
    • Mushroom Caves Attack (3)
    • Boostwood Racer (1)
    • Boostwood Racer (2)
    • Boostwood Racer (3)
    • Boostwood Attack (1)
    • Boostwood Attack (2)
    • Boostwood Attack (3)

 

Track Updates:
  • Two "Random Tracks" options has been added to Custom Races
    • Random Common: Selects a random Item Mode or Speed Mode track that the Host Racer has unlocked.
    • Random Speed: Selects a random Speed Mode track that the Host Racer has unlocked.

 

Game Guide Improvements:
  • A guide has been added to describe the victory conditions for Item Mode and Speed Mode.
    • Loading tips describing the victory conditions have also been added to the Matching, Loading, and Pre-Start screens.
  • A guide has been added for the Items that can be picked up and used in Item Mode.



  • You can see the Item Guide by pressing the button in [Change Mode - Item Mode] (PC: "G" button by default. Mobile: Right up button).

 

Practice Mode Improvements:
  • The Practice Mode setting now has three options:
    • AI: Excluding your party, all Racers in the match will be AI-controlled.
    • Racers + AI: The matchmaker will attempt to find Racers of a similar skill level, but will fill the match with AI Racers if it fails to find enough human Racers.
    • Racers: The matchmaker will only match you against other human racers.
  • This setting can be changed at any time in [Change Mode - Item Mode or Speed Mode - Options].
  • When you reach a certain condition with the AI settings, a guide on changing the Racer Matching Settings will be displayed.

 

Bug Fixes:
  • Fixed an issue that prevented a message from being displayed on Mobile that there are no refunds when purchasing K-COIN.
  • Currency in Croatia has been changed from Kuna (HRK) to Euro (EUR).
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the AI from using Start Boost.
  • Fixed an issue with the Hit Warning not displaying on some mobile devices.
  • Fixed an issue where some characters would not display in Racer Names. Certain characters can now not be used when creating Racer Names, and Racer Names using those characters will be reset, allowing a new Racer Name to be chosen.
  • Desert: Pharaoh's Pass: Fixed an issue that could prevent karts from cutting across on the jump platform.
  • Desert: Sphinx's Riddle: Fixed an issue where using the booster while entering a slope could cause your kart to collide with an invisible object.
  • Forest: Log Leap: Fixed an issue that could cause karts to leave the track unexpectedly.
  • Mine: Three Shortcuts: Fixed an issue where the Wrong Direction warning was not displayed while going in the wrong direction.
  • World Tour: Gangnam Streets: Fixed an issue where the image of a different track was reflected in the glass of a bus stop.

 

Scheduled Maintenance - Feb 15

KartRider: Drift will undergo maintenance for 4 hours on February 15, starting at 2:00 PM PT.

Maintenance Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): 2:00 PM Feb 15 - 6:00 PM Feb 15
  • CET (UTC +1): 11:00 PM Feb 15 - 3:00 AM Feb 16
  • JST (UTC +9): 7:00 AM Feb 16 - 11:00 AM Feb 16
  • AEST (UTC +11): 9:00 AM Feb 16 - 1:00 PM Feb 16
 
Note: Maintenance schedule is an estimate and subject to change.

Maintenance Details:
  • KartRider: Drift will be unavailable.
 
Changes and Updates:
  • License Improvements, including the removal of duplicate License missions and allowing for 2-Star Difficulty tracks to be played without earning the B2 License.
  • Deceleration balance adjustments for some karts.
  • Addition of the Racer Name Change feature, allowing for one free Name Change per account and the ability to purchase additional name changes.
  • Added 2 new tracks, as well as "Random Track" options for Custom Races.
  • Game Guide additions.
  • Pracitice Mode Improvements, including more options for enabling or disabling AI Racers.
  • Other bug fixes.
  • See the full patch notes here!
 

Known Issue - Invisible Characters in Racer Name

Hey Racers,

We have determined that certain characters that can currently be used in Racer names appear invisible in-game.

We are working to fix this issue, and the following actions will be taken.

Expected Schedule: Wednesday, February 15 Maintenance (time will be announced later):
  1. Make the affected characters unusable in Racer names.
  2. Racer names created using the now-invalid characters will be reset, allowing a new Racer name to be selected.
 
We apologize for the confusion.

February 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, February 10th at 11:30 AM PST.
    <*> Wednesday, February 15th at 5:00 PM PST.
    <*> Thursday, February 23rd at 2:00 PM PST.


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:

Update Preview and Dev Q and A

We want to give you an overview of upcoming changes arriving in KartRider: Drift over the next few weeks. The first series of updates will arrive on Wednesday, February 15 (PT), with more following at the start of Season 1 on Wednesday, March 8 (PT). We've also prepared a Q&A based on some of the questions our Racers have been asking.

Please see below for details!

Feb. 15 (PT) Minor Update

  • License Improvements
    • 12 missions in the B2, B1, and L3 Licenses will be removed.
      • Rewards from removed missions will be redistributed to other missions.
    • 2-Star Difficulty tracks will no longer be locked behind licenses.
    • A guide to encourage new Racers to play License mode will be added.
  • Practice Mode Improvements
    • An option will be added to Practice Mode to have no AI Racers when matchmaking.
    • Practice Mode will be changed to “ON” by default.
      • This setting can be changed at any time.
      • A guide about Practice Mode options will be added.
  • Racer Name Change Feature
    • A confirmation step when creating your Racer name will be added.
    • Name Changes are being added to KartRider: Drift.
      • Your first name change is free. Additional name changes will cost K-Coin.
      • Accounts will only be able to change names every 15 days.
  • Kart Racing Balance Changes
    • Overall balance will be adjusted to be increased.
    • Actual use of all karts will be balanced in accordance with the Play to Win service direction.
  • Beginner Racer Guide Addition
    • In-game guides for beginner Racers, such as an item guide for Item Mode, will be added.
  • Custom Race – Random Track Addition
    • A "Random Track" option will be added for Custom Races.
  • New Track Addition
    • Two new tracks will be added.
      • One World Tour themed Speed Mode track
      • One Forest themed Item Mode track.
 

March 8 (PT) Season 1 Update

  • Platform
    • Console support will be added
      • Full cross-platform play, including console, will be available.
  • Collaboration
    • Special collaborations will be launched with the start of Season 1
      • One collaboration will include new Karts, while the other will include new characters.
      • Look forward to new collaborations in the future as well!
  • Grand Prix
    • Grand Prix mode for Item and Speed mode will be added with rewards based on your rank for the season.
  • Kart Upgrades
    • Karts will be able to receive upgrades by spending Lucci to improve performance, handling and other stats.
      • Karts will be upgraded in tiers with the current maximum tier being Rare.
      • Additional tiers will be released in future seasons.
      • All Kart Upgrades have a 100% chance of success.
  • New Theme and Track
    • A new track theme and eight additional tracks will be added.
      • Four Tracks will be Factory Themed.
      • Four Tracks will be World Tour themed.
  • Racing Pass and Shop
    • Season 1 Racing Pass will be added.
      • Characters new to the KartRider franchise will be introduced as part of the Season 1 Racing Pass.
    • Season 1 item update in the Item Shop.
      • New items purchasable with both Lucci and K-Coin will be added.
  • Spectator System
    • A spectator system will be added.
 

Developer Q&A


Q: Will ping issues be improved?

A: Ping issues are continually being monitored for future improvement.

You can improve the stability of your gameplay by setting your matchmaking to prioritize nearby players. To enable this, follow the menu to Matchmaking Latency: [Settings > General > Matchmaking Latency > Optimal].

Q: Will there be more updates to the game modes?

A: We're adding a new game mode in Season 1 called the Grand Prix. Additional game modes will be added in future seasons.

Q: When will new tracks get added?

A: We're adding two new tracks with the February 15 (PT) update, and an additional eight tracks when Season 1 begins on March 8 (PT).

Even more tracks will be added with future updates.

Q: Can I share my Livery with other players?

A: Ultimately, our goal is for decals and wraps to be sharable with other players, and we are currently working on a feature to enable that.

However, since action needs to be taken in response to inappropriate designs, this system is being prepared with that in mind.

Q: Will it be possible to get the Bunny Buggy kart again?

A: There were a few Racers who couldn't get the Bunny Buggy during the Lunar New Year weekend, and we are looking for an opportunity to make the kart available again in the future.

Q: Are there plans to add a chat system?

A: The chat system was excluded due to various negative experiences that tend to occur in competitive games. However, since many Racers want it, we are reconsidering it carefully, and will inform you once we have a solid plan for it going forward.

Q: Why isn't my Start Boost as fast as my opponents'?

A: The speed differs based on the timing of the Start Boost.

Use Start Boost at the exact moment “Go!” appears on screen. Your character will cheer and the word “Go!” will flash blue. This means you achieved a perfect Start Boost!

We are reviewing feedback from Preseason to understand what our Racers feel are lacking or need improvement.

Things that we can quickly improve will be changed first, and we're planning out additional updates down the line to address more and more of your feedback.

Finally, we would like to show our thanks to all the Racers who played during Preseason with a 5,000 Lucci coupon available for everyone after the February 15 (PT) maintenance!

We'll have more details for you at a later date, so thank you for racing!

The KartRider: Drift Team

Update on Twitter API Changes

Hey, Racers.

There was an announcement from Twitter on Thursday, February 2 regarding a new charge for use of the Twitter API. At this point, there is no official information on the effects of charging, but we will continue to monitor the effects.

Racers that use Twitter log-in should not be affected by this change for the moment, however we will continue monitoring the situation, and will update you should that change.

Thank you,

KartRider: Drift Team

February 2 Item Shop Update

The Deuce Coupe has arrived with its own special package to flush away the competition, and hit some ice tracks with a front-line powerhouse in Power Forward Rex, two new designs to help you stand out on the track available for Lucci!

Deuce Coupe Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 1, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Deuce Coupe Package
    • Price: 10,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Deuce Coupe Kart
      • Deuce Coupe Plate
      • Deuce Coupe Booster
 

Power Forward Rex


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, February 1, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, February 2, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, February 2, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, February 2, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Power Forward Rex
    • Price: 7,000 Lucci
 

Ongoing Sales



Phantom Thief Kris Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Phantom Thief Kris Package
    • Price: 500 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Phantom Thief Kris
      • Applaud Emote (Kris)

      • Dance Emote (Kris)

 

Burning Titan Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Burning Titan Package
    • Price: 500 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Titan Kart
      • Titan License Plate
      • Titan Booster
      • Burning Tire Decal
 

Kris Emoji Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

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

Pro Baller Bazzi


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Pro Baller Bazzi
    • Price: 7,000 Lucci
 

Brutus Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Brutus Package
    • Price: 7,500 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Brutus Kart
      • Brutus License Plate

Chef Mos Package


Sale Duration:
  • PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, January 18, 2023 4:00 PM - To Be Announced
  • CET (UTC +1): Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • JST (UTC +9): Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - To Be Announced
  • AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM - To Be Announced
 

  • Chef Mos Package
    • Price: 12,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Chef Mos
      • Applaud Emote (Mos)

      • Dance Emote (Mos)

 

Livery First Step Package


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced


  • Livery First Step Package
    • Price: 200 K-COIN
    • Includes:
      • Storm Kart
      • Storm License Plate
      • Flying Missile Decal
 

Adventurer Brian Package


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced


  • Adventurer Brian Package
    • Price: 12,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Adventurer Brian
      • Applaud Emote (Brian)
      • Dance Emote (Brian)
 

Ace Package


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced


  • Ace Package
    • Price: 10,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Ace Kart
      • Ace License Plate
      • Ace Booster
 

Special Diz Emote Set


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced




  • Special Diz Emote Set
    • Price: 5,000 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Dance Emote (Diz)
      • Applaud Emote (Diz)
 

Banana Invasion Package


Sale Duration: Preseason Start - To Be Announced


  • Banana Invasion Package
    • Price: 1,600 Lucci
    • Includes:
      • Cute Banana Decal
      • Alien Invader Decal