- (Japan-Region Specific Notice) - 26 February 2025
Please note that this notice is specific to KartRider: Drift players in Japan, and can be viewed with the Japanese-language setting.
- Feb. 26 (UTC) Closure - Global/Console/Mobile Service - 25 February 2025
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2696/post-and-nxl-banner-1200x570_en_news_update_kartrider_drift.png Hey Racers, On Wednesday, February 26 at 11:00 PM (UTC), the Global, Console, and Mobile services for KartRider: Drift will be permanently shut down, and the www.nexon.com/kartdrift website will no longer be accessible. KartRider: Drift will remain available for the South Korean and Taiwanese PC services. Racers, we again thank you for all your support during the past few years. It was an exciting journey, and we raced a good race together. We hope that you remember the good times we shared on the track. Thank you for everything. -The Nexon America KartRider: Drift Team
- Global/Console/Mobile Service Closure - 27 January 2025
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2696/post-and-nxl-banner-1200x570_en_news_update_kartrider_drift.png Hey Racers, During the Thursday, February 27 maintenance, the Global, Console, and Mobile services for KartRider: Drift will be permanently shut down, as we initially announced in August 2024. KartRider: Drift will remain available for the South Korean and Taiwanese PC services. In addition, the www.nexon.com/kartdrift website will no longer be accessible. We here at Nexon America would like to thank all of the Racers who joined us throughout the years, both in the betas and in the final release. While we wish this journey had a better outcome in the end, we are proud of every moment of joy you experienced with us, and hope that you will look back fondly on the good times with us. We hope to see you again in another game to come. Until then, thank you once again, and enjoy the road…
- [COMPLETE] Scheduled Maintenance - December 18 - 17 December 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2007/1200x570-en-scheduled-maintenance-kartrider-drift.jpg The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience. KartRider: Drift will undergo maintenance for 2.5 hours on December 18, starting at 3:00 PM PT. Maintenance Duration: PST (UTC -8): 3:00 PM December 18 - 5:30 PM December 18 CET (UTC +1): 12:00 AM December 19 - 2:30 AM December 19 JST (UTC +9): 8:00 AM December 19 - 10:30 AM December 19 AEDT (UTC +11): 10:00 AM December 19 - 12:30 PM December 19 Note: Maintenance schedule is an estimate and subject to change. Maintenance Details: KartRider: Drift will be unavailable.
- [COMPLETE] Scheduled Maintenance - November 6 - 5 November 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2007/1200x570-en-scheduled-maintenance-kartrider-drift.jpg The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience. KartRider: Drift will undergo maintenance for 4 hours on November 6, starting at 2:00 PM PT. Maintenance Duration: PST (UTC -8): 2:00 PM November 6 - 6:00 PM November 6 CET (UTC +1): 11:00 PM November 6 - 3:00 AM November 7 JST (UTC +9): 7:00 AM November 7 - 11:00 AM November 7 AEDT (UTC +11): 9:00 AM November 7 - 1:00 PM November 7 Note: Maintenance schedule is an estimate and subject to change. Maintenance Details: KartRider: Drift will be unavailable.
- September 4 Events - 5 September 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1755/feature-1200x669-en-september-4-events-kartrider-drift.jpg Daily Reward Event Join us throughout the next week to claim 18 Trophies and 2 Tanya's Pirate King Boxes! Event Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 4, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, September 11, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, September 12, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 5, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, September 12, 2024 9:00 AM AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, September 12, 2024 10:00 AM Event Details: Log into KartRider: Drift to claim your prize! Prizes will be sent immediately to the Garage upon being earned. 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 a total of 5 day…
- September 4 Item Shop Update - 5 September 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1745/featurebanner_1200x669_en-september-4-item-shop-update-kartrider-drift.jpg Sail with Diz Package Sale Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 4, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, October 3, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, September 5, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:00 AM AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, October 3, 2024 10:00 AM https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1540/sail-with-diz-package-september-4-item-shop-update-kartrider-drift.png Sail with Diz Package Price: 1,400 K-COIN Includes: Pirate Diz (Fine Character) Bumper Buccaneer (Rare Kart) Bumper Buccaneer License Plate First-Class Navigator Diz Emoji Set Sale Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, September 4, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:00 PM…
- August 28 Item Shop Update - 28 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1613/1200x669-en-august-28-item-shop-update-kartrider-drift.png Ghastly Toto Ghost Ship Package Sale Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:00 AM AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:00 AM https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1506/ghastly-toto-ghost-ship-package-august-28-item-shop-update-kartrider-drift.png Ghastly Toto Ghost Ship Package Price: 1,400 K-COIN Includes: Ghost Pirate Toto (Fine Character) Bone Blaster (Rare Kart) Bone Blaster License Plate Marid Vacation Package Sale Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 28,…
- 2024 8th Racing Pass - 28 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1625/en_1200x669-2024-8th-racing-pass-kartrider-drift.jpg 2024 8th Racing Pass Racing Pass Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:00 AM AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:00 AM Racing Pass Rewards: https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1508/2024-8th-racing-pass-rewards-1-kartrider-drift.png Any Amount of Trophies Obtained: Normal Racing Pass: 1 Trophy: RP 100% Bonus Ticket (3 Days) 2 Trophies: 1,000 Lucci 2 Trophies: Sea Monster Assault Decal Premium Racing Pass: On Premium Racing Pass Purchase: Flamethrower Booster (Heroic B…
- August 28 Events - 28 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1619/featurebanner_1200x669_en-august-28-events-kartrider-drift.jpg Cotton SR Challenge Join in for a few set of challenges and earn Cotton Miso and the Cotton SR kart! Event Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 28, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 19, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:00 AM AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 29, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:00 AM https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1631/cotton-sr-challenge-rewards-august-28-events-kartrider-drift.png Event Details: Race in KartRider: Drift and complete a new set of challenges for special rewards! Challenges will award Points, which unlock bonus rewards as well…
- [Update AUG 29] Upcoming Service Termination - 28 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2696/post-and-nxl-banner-1200x570_en_news_update_kartrider_drift.png As previously announced, with the August 28 (PT) maintenance, KartRider: Drift have deployed an update that will split the South Korean and Taiwanese PC service from the Global, Console, and Mobile service, which will be ending in late February 2025 (final date TBD). It is with heavy hearts that we announce this to all of the Racers who have been with us throughout the run of KartRider: Drift. It has been an absolute pleasure to work on this game, and to see you enjoy every piece of our hard work. Global / Console / Mobile Service Termination Details: K-COIN Purchase Termination: As of the August 28 (PT) Service Split Update, K-COIN is no longer be purchasable for any currency. Any already acquired K-COIN will still be usable after the update, up until the final end of service in F…
- Server Instability and Matching Issue – August 27 - 27 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2696/post-and-nxl-banner-1200x570_en_news_update_kartrider_drift.png This issue has been fixed as of 9:45 AM UTC, August 27. Hey Racers, This is to inform you of a server instability and matching environment issue that has been occurring from approximately 8:20 AM UTC, August 27. This may cause game access or matching issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. After the issue has been resolved, we will notify you through this same announcement. Thank you.
- Service Split Details - 27 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2696/post-and-nxl-banner-1200x570_en_news_update_kartrider_drift.png As previously announced, with the August 28 (PT) maintenance, KartRider: Drift will be deploying an update that will split the South Korean and Taiwanese PC service from the Global, Console, and Mobile service. Global / Console / Mobile Service Split Details: K-COIN Purchase Termination: As of the August 28 (PT) Service Split Update, K-COIN will no longer be purchasable for any currency. Any already acquired K-COIN will still be usable after the update. K-COIN, when used, will be consumed in the order of Paid, then Free, then Obtained through events. New Download Termination: As of the August 28 (PT) Service Split Update, KartRider: Drift will no longer be downloadable by new players. This includes PC, Mobile, and Console, across all stores. Those that have already downloaded KartR…
- KartRider: Drift Service Split Update - 27 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1607/feature-1200x669-en-kartrider-drift-service-split-update.jpg Service Split With the August 28 (PT) Update, the KartRider: Drift service will be split in two: South Korean and Taiwanese PC Service Global/Console/Mobile Service Racers on Console and Mobile devices, as well as all Racers outside of South Korea and Taiwan, will still be able to play KartRider: Drift until early 2025 without issue, and will still be able to match and join custom races with other Racers. Additional changes for the Service Split include: KartRider: Drift will no longer be downloadable by new players. K-COIN will no longer be purchasable for any currency. Web Coupon pages will no longer be available. The Ranked Queue will conclude with this update. Time Attack Rankings and Replay files will be reset. Thank you for racing with us in KartRider: Drift! New Tracks 4 New Pi…
- [COMPLETE] Scheduled Maintenance - August 28 - 27 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2007/1200x570-en-scheduled-maintenance-kartrider-drift.jpg Thank you for your patience during this longer-than-normal maintenance. All Racers that log into KartRider: Drift before 12:00 AM UTC on September 1, 2024 will receive a 10,000 Lucci compensation bonus. The maintenance has been completed. Thank you for your patience. KartRider: Drift will undergo maintenance for 11 hours on August 28, starting at 8:00 AM PT. Maintenance Duration: PDT (UTC -7): 8:00 AM August 28 - 7:00 PM August 28 CEST (UTC +2): 5:00 PM August 28 - 4:00 AM August 29 JST (UTC +9): 12:00 AM August 29 - 11:00 AM August 29 AEST (UTC +10): 1:00 AM August 29 - 12:00 PM August 29 Note: Maintenance schedule is an estimate and subject to change. Maintenance Details: KartRider: Drift will be unavailable. Changes and Updates: Global, Console, and Mobile service will be split off from t…
- August 21 Item Shop Update - 22 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1513/feature-banner-1200x669-en-august-21-item-shop-update-kartrider-drift.jpg Jet Ski Package Sale Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, October 17, 2024 9:00 AM AEST/AEDT (UTC +10/+11): Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:00 AM AEST - Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:00 AM AEDT https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1421/jet-ski-package-august-21-item-shop-update-kartrider-drift.png Jet Ski Package Price: 700 K-COIN Includes: Jet Ski (Rare Speed Kart) Jet Ski License Plate Octo-Princess Sophia Emoji Set Sale Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:00 AM - Thu…
- August 21 Events - 22 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1519/1200x669-en-august-21-events-kartrider-drift.png Daily Reward Event Join us throughout the next week to claim 18 Trophies and 5 Tanya's Pirate King Boxes! Event Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, August 28, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, August 29, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, August 29, 2024 9:00 AM AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, August 29, 2024 10:00 AM Event Details: Log into KartRider: Drift to claim your prize! Prizes will be sent immediately to the Garage upon being earned. 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 a total of 5 days during the event to receive…
- August 14 Events - 15 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1474/featurebanner_1200x669_en-august-14-events-kartrider-drift.jpg Challenge Chain Event Take on an escalating series of challenges! Each mission you complete will give you its own special reward, and then set you up with a new challenge until you've completed each stage of missions! Event Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, August 28, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 15, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, August 29, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 15, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, August 29, 2024 9:00 AM AEST (UTC +10): Thursday, August 15, 2024 10:00 AM - Thursday, August 29, 2024 10:00 AM https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1299/challenge-chain-rewards-august-14-events-kartrider-drift.png Event Details: Race in KartRider: Drift and go to the Kokomu Mission Event page to see the challenges ahead of y…
- August 14 Item Shop Update - 15 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1467/feature-1200x669-en-august-14-item-shop-update-kartrider-drift.jpg Fresh Ocean Package Sale Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 5:00 PM CEST (UTC +2): Thursday, August 15, 2024 2:00 AM - Thursday, October 10, 2024 2:00 AM JST (UTC +9): Thursday, August 15, 2024 9:00 AM - Thursday, October 10, 2024 9:00 AM AEST/AEDT (UTC +10/+11): Thursday, August 15, 2024 10:00 AM AEST - Thursday, October 10, 2024 11:00 AM AEDT https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2024/q3/1296/fresh-ocean-package-august-14-item-shop-update-kartrider-drift.png Fresh Ocean Package Price: 1,500 K-COIN Includes: Sailor Raptor R (Fine Character) White Dragon (Rare Speed Kart) White Dragon License Plate Surfboard Balloon x50 Sea Predator Package Sale Duration: PDT (UTC -7): Wednesday, August 14, 2024 5:00 PM - Wednesday, October 9, 2024 5:…
- Dev Blog - Message from Director Jaeyun Cho #2 - 14 August 2024
https://nxcache.nexon.net/cms/2023/q1/2534/post-1200x570-en-developer-blog-kartrider-drift.png Hello Racers, this is Jaeyun Cho, from Nitro Studio. Today, I'd like to discuss the August update content with you. We plan to proceed with the service separation later this month that will allow us to continue to provide a stable service in the best way we can. Korea and Taiwan's PC platforms will be separated from the current service, and going forward will be managed separately. Separate from Korea and Taiwan's PC Platform service, the Console, Mobile, and Global services will stay within a single service. These two services will be available for all players depending on their platform and location. This upcoming August update is currently planned to be the final one for Console, Mobile, and Global players. This separated service will remain live until early next year, and you can continue…
