Mar 8, 2023

KartRider: Drift - ColonelPanic

Get racing in Season 1 with a brand-new Racing Pass, unlocking new rewards for free as you play KartRider: Drift, whether it's on PC, Mobile, or now on Console!

Season 1 Racing Pass

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

Racing Pass Details:

Earn Trophies by completing Daily Challenges by racing in KartRider: Drift.
- Each challenge has different requirements, and may also impose additional conditions to complete.
- Not all Challenges award the same number of Trophies. The number varies based on the difficulty or complexity of the Challenge.
- All Racers will be given 3 Daily Challenges each day.
- Daily Challenges begin and expire at 12:00 AM UTC.
Once earned, Trophies are automatically added to your total on the Racing Pass screen.
Keep earning Trophies to level-up your Racing Pass! Once the Racing Pass period ends, you won't be able to progress the Racing Pass any further.
There are two tracks for prizes: Normal and Premium. All Racers can earn items off of the Normal Track, and the Premium Track can be unlocked by purchasing a Premium Racing Pass for 500 K-COIN, which will grant all rewards on the Premium Track leveled up to thus far, and allow you to earn the Premium Track rewards as you level up your Racing Pass.
You can also purchase a Premium Racing Pass Package for 1,000 K-COIN, which contains the Premium Racing Pass and gives you a bonus of 100 Trophies to start out with, ranking you up to Level 18 immediately!
- The Premium Racing Pass Package cannot be purchased after purchasing the Premium Racing Pass.
Purchasing the Premium Track will also give access to Premium Challenges, which can be completed over the course of a week and also award Trophies.
- A total of 7 Premium Challenges are distributed to Premium Racing Pass holders each week.
- Premium Challenges begin and expire at 12:00 AM UTC each Wednesday.
You may also purchase levels at a cost of 15 K-COIN per Trophy needed to unlock that level.

Racing Pass Rewards

Level 1:
- Premium Reward: Miss Miso
Level 2:
- Normal Reward: Happy Brodi Emoji
- Premium Reward: Decal: Dummy
Level 3:
- Normal Reward: 500 Lucci
- Premium Reward: Happy Pim Emoji
Level 4:
- Premium Reward: 1,000 Lucci
Level 5:
- Normal Reward: Snow Town Vivi
- Premium Reward: Sad Pim Emoji
Level 6:
- Normal Reward: Applaud Emote (Vivi)
- Premium Reward: 50 K-COIN
Level 7:
- Premium Reward: 1,000 Lucci
Level 8:
- Normal Reward: Dance Emote (Vivi)
- Premium Reward: Applaud Emote (Miso)
Level 9:
- Premium Reward: Dance Emote (Miso)
Level 10:
- Normal Reward: Buzzwheeler Kart
- Premium Reward: Foreman Brodi

Level 11:
- Normal Reward: Buzzwheeler License Plate
- Premium Reward: 1,000 Lucci
Level 12:
- Normal Reward: 500 Lucci
- Premium Reward: Applaud Emote (Brodi)
Level 13:
- Normal Reward: Sad Brodi Emoji
- Premium Reward: 2,000 Lucci
Level 14:
- Normal Reward: 500 Lucci
- Premium Reward: Dance Emote (Brodi)
Level 15:
- Premium Reward: 50 K-COIN
Level 16:
- Normal Reward: 50 K-COIN
- Premium Reward: Shocked Pim Emoji
Level 17:
- Normal Reward: Exhaust Booster
- Premium Reward: Dummy License Plate
Level 18:
- Normal Reward: Shocked Brodi Emoji
- Premium Reward: Bluffing Pim Emoji
Level 19:
- Premium Reward: Decal: Abduction
Level 20:
- Normal Reward: Android Tobi
- Premium Reward: Intelli-Kart

Level 21:
- Normal Reward: Bluffing Brodi Emoji
- Premium Reward: Intelli-Kart License Plate
Level 22:
- Normal Reward: 500 Lucci
- Premium Reward: Applaud Emote (Sophia)
Level 23:
- Normal Reward: Bored Brodi Emoji
- Premium Reward: 2,000 Lucci
Level 24:
- Normal Reward: 1,000 Lucci
- Premium Reward: Dance Emote (Sophia)
Level 25:
- Premium Reward: 2,000 Lucci
Level 26:
- Normal Reward: Lovestruck Brodi Emoji
- Premium Reward: 100 K-COIN
Level 27:
- Normal Reward: 1,000 Lucci
- Premium Reward: Bored Pim Emoji
Level 28:
- Normal Reward: Mad Brodi Emoji
- Premium Reward: 2,000 Lucci
Level 29:
- Premium Reward: Love Pim Emoji
Level 30:
- Normal Reward: Macan GTS Kart
- Premium Reward: Junior Mechanic Kris

Level 31:
- Normal Reward: Decal: Like U Stole It
- Premium Reward: Thief License Plate
Level 32:
- Normal Reward: 1,000 Lucci
- Premium Reward: Mad Pim Emoji
Level 33:
- Normal Reward: Dancing Brodi Emoji
- Premium Reward: Decal: Bazzalien
Level 34:
- Normal Reward: 2,000 Lucci
- Premium Reward: Dancing Pim Emoji
Level 35:
- Premium Reward: Musical Note Booster
Level 36:
- Normal Reward: Applaud Emote (Pim)
- Premium Reward: 3,000 Lucci
Level 37:
- Normal Reward: 50 K-COIN
- Premium Reward: 3,000 Lucci
Level 38:
- Normal Reward: Dance Emote (Pim)
- Premium Reward: 5,000 Lucci
Level 39:
- Premium Reward: Midnight Wave License Plate
Level 40:
- Normal Reward: Rising Star Pim
- Premium Reward: Midnight Wave Kart

Mar 8, 2023

March 8 Item Shop Update

KartRider: Drift - ColonelPanic

Season 1 is here on consoles, and there's a ton of special deals to celebrate! Race through New York with a pair of packages that have that Big Apple feel, customize your look with special appearances for Vivi and Rave, and more!

New York Taxi Package

Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

New York Taxi Package
- Price: 850 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - New York Taxi Kart
  - New York Taxi License Plate
  - Cabbie Brodi

Tunnelmaster Package

Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Tunnelmaster Package
- Price: 500 K-COIN
- Includes:
  - Tunnelmaster Kart
  - Tunnelmaster License Plate
  - Decal: Crash Test

New York Bus Package

Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

New York Bus Package
- Price: 14,500 Lucci
- Includes:
  - NYC Tour Bus Kart
  - NYC Tour Bus License Plate
  - Bazzi of Liberty

Speed Reader Package

Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Speed Reader Package
- Price: 7,500 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Speed Reader Kart
  - Speed Reader License Plate

Moo! Package

Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Moo! Package
- Price: 4,100 Lucci
- Includes:
  - Decal: Drift Milk
  - Decal: Auto Moodif
  - Moo! License Plate

Pine Scout Vivi

Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Pine Scout Vivi
- Price: 500 K-COIN

Miso Emoji Package

Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

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

Prep School Rave

Sale Duration:

PST (UTC -8): Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
CET (UTC +1): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
JST (UTC +9): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2
AEDT (UTC +11): Thursday, March 9, 2023 (End of Maintenance) - Start of Season 2

Prep School Rave
- Price: 7,000 Lucci

Mar 8, 2023

Join the Grand Prix!

KartRider: Drift - ColonelPanic

Show your mettle and claim special rewards and titles by competing against the best Racers in the world in the KartRider: Drift Grand Prix!

About the Grand Prix

The Grand Prix is a Seasonal Ranked mode, where you'll be pitted against fellow Racers. You can compete in the Item Grand Prix and Speed Grand Prix, progressing separately for both modes. As you compete in the Grand Prix, you'll gain or lose Grand Prix Points based on your performance, and the higher your GPP, the higher your Rank, all the way up to Grandmaster I!

Notes:

All Grand Prix racers must first earn the B1 License in order to unlock the mode.
Driver Assistance features are disabled for all racers in Grand Prix.
Party Queuing is not available for Grand Prix.
Rankings are updated daily between 12:00 AM and 1:00 AM UTC.

Grand Prix Rewards

You're not only competing for pride and glory, of course! Every Racer that competes within at least 10 Grand Prix races will earn additional rewards when the season ends, and the higher your rank, the better the rewards! Rewards are distinct for both Item and Speed mode too, so try to grab them both!

Don't stop once you've hit Grandmaster, though: The top Racers will earn bonus Emblems, with the top 100 listed in the Hall of Fame for next season.

Item Mode Rewards

Speed Mode Rewards

Season 1 Grand Prix Patch Notes

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 (★★)
- 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 (★★)

Mar 8, 2023

Season 1 Arrives on Console!

KartRider: Drift - ColonelPanic

Welcome to Season 1 of KartRider: Drift! We're racing ahead with full console crossplay and a huge update filled with new tracks to race on, new karts to collect and customize, new looks for the expanding cast of racers, and more!

Console Play and Account Linking

KartRider: Drift is now available on console! You can head to the PlayStation Store or Xbox Store to download KartRider: Drift on your console.

Racers wishing to start playing immediately will not be required to create or link to a Nexon account, and will be able to race freely on their platform of choice. A guest account will be created, and remain linked to your PlayStation or Xbox account.

If you wish to keep your progression from PC or Mobile play, or make that an option for later, you can link your account via the Account Linking page. You can also unlink your Nexon account either at that page, or in-game in the [Settings -> Manage Account -> Unlink] menu.

Learn more about Account Linking in the forum post here.

Season 1 Patch Notes

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
Season 1 Major Changes:
- KartRider: Drift is now available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
- Kart Upgrade system has been added.
- Grand Prix game mode has been added.
- New Track Theme: Factory
- Season 1 Racing Pass now available.
- See the full details in the Season 1 Patch Notes post!
Note on Seasons:
- 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.

Join the Grand Prix!

Show your mettle and claim special rewards and titles by competing against the best Racers in the world in the KartRider: Drift Grand Prix!

Season 1 Racing Pass

Get racing in Season 1 with a brand-new Racing Pass, unlocking new rewards for free as you play KartRider: Drift, whether it's on PC, Mobile, or now on Console. Learn more in the Season 1 Racing Pass post.

KartRider: Drift x Porsche Event

Racers enjoying KartRider: Drift during Season 1 will get a surprise gift. Have fun racing in KartRider: Drift in a cool Porsche kart! Learn more at the KartRider: Drift x Porsche site.

March 8 Item Shop Update

Season 1 is here on console, and there's a ton of special deals to celebrate! Race through New York with a pair of packages that have that Big Apple feel, customize your look with special appearances for Vivi and Rave, and more. Learn more in the March 8 Item Shop Update post.

Claim KartRider: Drift Twitch Drops!

Claim your special Twitch Drops while watching your favorite Twitch Streamers play KartRider: Drift starting on March 8 with console crossplay!

Season 1 Events

There are plenty of things to do in KartRider: Drift, and you can earn bonus rewards to better customize your style. Learn more in the Season 1 Events post.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a burning question about KartRider: Drift? We've compiled answers to many of the most common questions, learn more in the Frequently Asked Questions post.