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On Its First Anniversary KartRider: Drift Celebrates Players with Giveaways and Rewards

Enjoy a Week of Giveaways and In-Game Rewards

Los Angeles, CA - March 7, 2024 - KartRider: Drift the ultimate free-to-play, online cross-platform kart racer, and Nexon and Nitro Studio are excited to announce a First Anniversary celebration for the game with a giveaway raffle as well as in-game rewards.
 

The giveaway raffle, which is open now and closes on March 12 at 5:00 p.m. PT, gives players a chance to win some amazing real-life prizes such as gift boxes and gold-plated trophies modeled after the in-game “Legends Cup”. If you are a racer 18 and older who is in the U.S. and Canada you can sign up here. A full list of the official rules can be found here.
 

Today at 5:00 p.m. PT two gift box drawings will take place at KartRider: Drift’s YouTube and Twitch channels with Twitch exclusive digital reward giveaways. Gift boxes include:
 

  • KartRider: Drift Bomber Jacket
  • Tobi Keychain
  • Bazzi Air Freshener
  • Miso Licence Plate Cover
 

More gift box drawings and Twitch exclusive digital reward giveaways will happen on those channels at 5:00 p.m. PT on March 8, March 11, March 12, and March 13 with two gift boxes being given away on each of those days. On the final day, March 13, three gold-plated trophies will be given out to anyone who has signed up, even those who have won a gift box.
 

From today until March 13 at 5:00 p.m. PT all players who log in to the game will be able to claim in-game rewards including a special anniversary emblem,10 cumulus balloons, and 20 trophies.
 

Players can also obtain coupon rewards including 10 trophies, a special outfit box, and a special kart box, details can be found here.
 

In addition, there is a First Anniversary Campfire Event happening now through March 13 at 5:00 p.m. PT. During that time, players who race in KartRider: Drift get bonus Lucci and Racer Points with each race. Each Campfire time period is 24 hours and racing during that time will reward an additional 50 Lucci and 10 Racer Points with each race.
 

Check out KartRider: Drift’s socials: X (Twitter) / TikTok / Twitch / Discord / YouTube / Instagram / Facebook
 

About KartRider: Drift

KartRider: Drift is Nexon’s online, multiplayer kart racing game, taking inspiration from earlier titles in the phenomenally successful KartRider franchise, which delivers drift-fueled racing action, multiple game modes, and deep kart and character customisation in stunning Unreal® Engine 4 graphics. Available on Steam, the Nexon Launcher, iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, KartRider: Drift offers free-to-play, online cross-platform play and progression to challenge friends regardless of platform.
 

Launched in 2004, the original KartRider was the first title in Nexon’s legendary kart racing series, and subsequently gained massive popularity in Asia and beyond, amassing more than 380 million players during the nineteen years since release. As a franchise, KartRider has established a strong brand across Asian markets and a huge eSports presence in Asia, with an official league starting in 2005. It continues to be the longest-running eSports league to date.

 

About Nexon America Inc.

Founded in 2006, Nexon America Inc. delivers outstanding free-to-play online game expertise and live game support, taking the strengths of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) and applying them to uniquely Western audiences. Nexon America has consistently sustained iconic franchises such as MapleStory and Mabinogi for more than a decade, which have gone on to break records and captivate players. With new projects on the horizon, Nexon America maintains the pioneering and innovative spirit of its parent company, employing its player-first approach, while designing the best possible gameplay experiences for the Western market.

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