LOS ANGELES, CA – July 13, 2023 – Nexon and Nitro Studios, the publisher and developer behind casual kart-racing video game KartRider: Drift, are thrilled to announce the launch of Season 3, bringing summer vibes to a world-famous resort. We hope you're ready for brand-new tracks, characters, and a new high-octane game mode in KartRider: Drift Season 3: Catch Me If You Can.
Main points:
- Four new tracks
- Four new characters
- New game mode - Flag Mode
- Limited-time events
- Quality-of-life changes
On July 13, Nexon and Nitro Studios will launch Season 3: Catch Me If You Can, a gorgeous summer paradise of a season that'll give you access to all manner of beautiful new locations. It's summertime, so what better theme than heading around the most famous beaches in the world? Four new themed tracks will come into the game:
- World Tour: Hawaii Hula Hula
- World Tour: Venice Gondola Tour
- World Tour: SF Seaplane Base
- World Tour: Miami Drive
The title is also excited to announce new characters as the faces of Season 3, including Mobi, Toto, Lena, and Martin. Players will be able to unlock new KartRider: Drift characters through events as well as the free and Premium Racing Pass tier.
Producer Tim Novak has teased a bit about the background of the new characters:
"The story of Mobi and Toto will be connected to the storyline around the Lodumani Pirates from last season." Mobi and Toto are pirates who work under Captain Lodumani. Lena is a colourful and striking dancer, who has attracted the affection of Martin, a surfer dude with a crush. You can learn more about the characters, hear about S3 updates directly from developers, and even secure some exclusive rewards by viewing the S3 Pitstop Video, here.
KartRider: Drift Season 3 is also receiving a new game mode. Flag Mode is an exhilarating competition in which teams attempt to capture a flag and protect it, accumulating points. Use power-ups to protect the flag - the new Mine item will be handy in keeping enemies away!!
There are some new quality-of-life updates coming to KartRider: Drift this season, too. A quick-chat function is being added, which allows users to much more easily emote during the race, as well as communicate in the lobby. Players can now use the store and review their racing pass progress while they wait for matchmaking. Additionally, “quick matching” allows players to continue racing in the same lobby without repeating the matchmaking process.
Be sure to watch KartRider: Drift’s Twitch channel and link your Nexon account for an exclusive set of three all-new “Trucker Dad Pack” Twitch Drops, available to watch-and-earn now.
Season 3 of KartRider: Drift is available to download and play for free on all major gaming platforms, including Xbox and PlayStation consoles, PC (Steam, Nexon Launcher), iOS and Android mobile devices.
Additional Information: Season 3 Trailer | Season 3: Catch Me If You Can
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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.