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.
  • Learn more about Account Linking here.

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.
• Learn more in the Season 1 Racing Pass post.

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, and can be obtained as Event and Racing Pass rewards and more:

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.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue with the Mobile app version where the resource patch screen and login screen were not appearing properly.
• Fixed an issue with the English-only Voice Chat Text-to-Speech / Speech-to-Text feature not functioning properly after a match ends and during custom races.
• Fixed an issue on PC where the white border focus would follow around even if the option wasn't selected in Settings.
• Fixed an issue with characters and karts disappearing from the Race Results screen right before the podium.
• Fixed an issue where the sound that is played when clicking the Change Mode button is different between PC and Mobile.
• Fixed an issue with clearing a certain license, even though you failed to cross the finish line.
• Fixed an issue on PC where the options in the Settings menu were spilling out the drop box area if the aspect ratio wasn't 16:9.
• Fixed an issue with some emote effects not appearing correctly in the Event Rewards UI when the Graphics settings are set to High.
• Fixed an issue where the Voice Chat UI of party members on mobile would sometimes appear late in certain situations.
• Fixed an issue with key guides, such as Item Hint and Drift Zones, appearing at the same time.
• Fixed an issue with a pop-up confirming saves were appearing in certain situations, even though "Exit without Saving" was selected in Settings.
• Fixed an issue with all sounds being enabled when you unmute Master Volume and then select "Exit without Saving".