BLACKPINK Join KartRider: Drift in Season 5

NEXON :

LOS ANGELES, CA - November 30, 2023 - KartRider: Drift is the ultimate free to play, online cross-platform kart racer, and Nexon and Nitro Studios are proud to announce that Season 5 is out now.

Global superstars JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA from BLACKPINK are ready to drift with style, bringing two new skins, emotes and decals for each member, and even a new kart, the Pink Venom Supercar. Also, earn a 4-set BLACKPINK Balloon Pack just by logging in during Season 5.
 
A new season means new tracks, and Season 5 adds eight on launch. Two extra tracks have been added to the Graveyard and Factory themes, and we have the new Moonhill area which is a vast and vibrant metropolis with sprawling skylines, winding tunnels, and busy streets. Race by the neon glow of the city lights as four tracks drift into the Moonhill area today.
 
The eight new tracks releasing in Season 5 are:
 

 
Season 5 also welcomes a new racing pass, allowing players to earn free rewards by completing challenges and earning trophies. Upgrading to the Premium Pass lets players maximize their rewards, earning the Wolf Mask Raptor R at level 30, and the Polar Bear Uni and Monster rewards at level 40. New events will be added each week including track events, and daily login rewards, allowing players to earn decals, skins and more just for playing the game.
 

 
KartRider: Drift has visited the garage for a tune up and you can read about all of the changes here.
 
Season 5 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.
 
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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.
 
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