KartRider: Drift

KartRider: Drift is the exclusive online free-to-play, cross-platform kart racing game offering extensive kart and character customization in stunning high-definition. Up to eight players can compete online, forming teams of four to engage in races focused on items or drifting using personalized karts and characters.

■ Cross-Platform

Enjoy gameplay on various platforms such as console, PC, and mobile at your convenience anywhere and anytime.

■ Customization

Modify your kart's body, wheels, license plate, boosters create your own decals!

■ Online Free to Play

Experience unhindered fun without any pay walls or pay-to-win features hindering your progress on the leaderboards.

■ Modes

Utilize gadgets in Item Mode or showcase your drifting prowess in Speed Mode for competitive challenges.

■ Expanding Content

Constant addition of new karts, characters, and tracks to enrich your gaming experience.

■ Device Info

Minimum Requirements: Android 8.0 or higher / Galaxy S7 or higher.

■ Official Community

For the latest news, helpful tips, and events, visit the official website!

■ Developer Contact

help_kartdrift@nexon.com

■ App Permission Information

In order to provide the services mentioned below, we request specific permissions.

[Optional Permissions]

- Camera: Allow for taking photos or recording videos for upload.

- Photo/Media/Files: Permit saving and uploading photos/videos.

- Microphone: Enable voice chat during gameplay.

- Phone: Gather phone numbers for sending promotional text messages.

- Notice: This app can post notifications related to its service.

- Bluetooth: Necessary for communication with nearby Bluetooth devices.

※ This permission is solely effective in certain countries; hence, phone numbers may not be collected from all players.

※ Granting or denying Optional Permissions does not impact gameplay.

[Permission Management]

▶ Android 6.0 or higher: Navigate to Settings > Applications, select the app, and toggle permissions.

▶ Under Android 6.0: Update OS version to withdraw permissions or uninstall the app.

※ The app may not prompt individual permissions; in such case, you can manually allow or block them following the given steps.

※ This app supports in-app purchases which can be disabled by adjusting device settings.

KartRider: Drift - Beginner Tips

Switch On Practice Mode To Get An Edge

For each game mode, you can turn on practice mode; this allows you to understand different strategies and tips while only racing AI. This can be really handy when you are looking to learn different aspects of racing, like the items, drifting, and speed start. You can set the track difficulty and what mode you want to play, giving you full control.

Switching on this mode is going to help give you that advantage when racing certain tracks. By playing all the different tracks and track difficulties, you can make sure you know exactly where to go and how to take certain corners to make sure you have the best speed.

The speed boost at the start is a great way to pass the competition in the beginning; utilize practice mode to ensure you're getting your early boost at the start, as well as the value of each item available to you.

Get To Grips With Items

Items are the main part of this racing game, so you need to take some time to get used to what they do and learn how best to utilize them. Some items will be defensive when others are trying to attack you, and others you can attack with.

Make Use Of Different Modes

You'll benefit the most from practicing on each of the different available modes. There are a few different modes you can utilize when playing this game, and each mode can complement another.

Ensure to practice on and play each mode so you'll gain some advantages for the other modes. If you play Time Attack then this is all about speed, so this skill transfers over to Speed Race mode.

Also, the ability to create a boost item through drifting is in both modes, so this is another transferable skill. Then for Items mode, you can play License mode to learn more about what the items do and how to use them most effectively.

Learn More Of The Game In License Mode

License mode is a single-player game mode that can help you to get better with your items. Each stage in License mode is a challenge with an item, such as hitting a certain amount of AI with rockets or getting enough AI with the water bomb.

Here's where you'll get used to utilizing every item to be prepared when you get back to the races against others. There are different License levels for you to get through and achieve.

Another great reason to play the License mode is to unlock tracks; for each license you get, you will unlock the tracks associated with this. You will also unlock other rewards like characters and currency for use in the game.

Race As A Team

Should you want to play with friends or race in a team then leave Duo and Squads ticked when you are looking for a game. You can play Speed Mode and Item Mode as a team; by doing so, you will be able to work together to win the race.

As long as one of you wins, then the whole team wins. This is why trying to protect your fastest team member is important. You can attack racers around them or throw up defenses for them; just be wary of using any attacks that affect first place in case you hit a teammate.

The main item you are going to want for defense when in a team is the Angel Wings. When used, this will act as a shield for the entire team, but this will only last a short time, so time it wisely. You can see on the player list to the left of the screen what items everyone has, so use this information to help you strategize what items you will counter with.

Turn On Assists

Some racing games can be tough, especially for some younger players, and without accessibility options, they can be even harder to play. Kartrider: Drift has a few assist options in the menu that can really help you out. You can turn on steering assists or acceleration assists; you also have the option to have all assists on or pick and choose which you want to activate.

Another option for those that struggle with staying on the map, you can add sides to the track where you can fall off or get stuck in corners; this helps to keep you on the right route. This can only be turned on with your assist mode on, though, not when you are on original settings. You can also use this to practice if you've been struggling to stay on the track on your own.