Over 30 different tracks are waiting for you in this closed beta. In addition, there are plans for over 100 new karts and 150 character outfits that are waiting to be revealed in the future.

Create your own personalized look and win the race with style. You can also choose from more than 20 karts and customize them by equipping different kart body parts and effects, including front and back parts, wheels, license plates, and balloons. Select any character you like and personalize them with unique, character-specific outfits and emotes. Meet new characters like Neo, Rex, and Marid along with your favorite original KartRider characters such as Brodi and Diz. But be careful! One mistake during the last few moments of a race can give away your win to someone else.ĭuring the closed beta, there will be a total of 7 playable characters with a variety of outfits available for each. Activate this boost to blast off ahead of other karts. Your boost gauge charges up when successfully performing drifts, and when the gauge is fully charged you will get a boost item. In Speed Mode, you will need to have finesse in drifting and using boosts.

Never lose focus until the moment you cross the finish line in Item Mode, because anyone can turn the tide of a race with a single move to take the win for themselves.Īlternatively, Speed Mode is for players that enjoy fast-paced, competitive racing. There are over 15 items in the game so far, each offering a variety of tactics and non-stop action. Each player can hold up to two items at a time and each can be used to attack, defend, or support your allies in team-based races. In Item Mode, you can collect items while racing around the track and use these items to your benefit. In the closed beta, two game modes will be available to choose from: Item Mode and Speed Mode. The game is only set for a vague 2020 release date, though a closed beta will be available from December 5th, with sign-ups available on the game’s website.Īre you excited for KartRider: Drift? Let us know in the comments.Follow us on Twitter Follow and Tweet us Tweet to Thrills and Fast Fun With three modes, including Time Attack, Item Mode and Speed Mode, you should find all of your needs covered. KartRider: Drift champions customisation above all else, as players will be able to create characters and karts that match their personality. Luckily, Drift will include cross-platform capabilities, so you can play with your friends regardless of their platform of choice. Having launched back in 2004, KartRider boasts nearly 400 million players across Asia, but will be making its debut for Western audiences on Xbox One, Steam and the Nexon Launcher. Check out the announcement trailer below. During tonight’s X019 event, it was announced that Nexon’s free-to-play kart racing game KartRider: Drift will be making its way to the Xbox One, with a closed beta set for December.

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