{"id":403192,"date":"2025-11-01T09:55:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T09:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=161330"},"modified":"2025-11-01T09:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T09:55:35","slug":"kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december-with-new-closed-beta-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december-with-new-closed-beta-event\/","title":{"rendered":"KartRider: Drift Returns to the Tracks This December with New Closed Beta Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hey Racers! It&#8217;s been a long time since our last closed beta, but we&#8217;re just about ready to roll with the latest version of this epic kart racer coming to Xbox One this December.\u00a0As a refresher, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/KartRider-Drift\/BR8K0RVDQJS5\">KartRider: Drift<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is the only free-to-play, cross-platform racing title with deep character and kart customization systems.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december-with-new-closed-beta-event.jpg\" alt=\"KartRider Drift Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-161335\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>For those new to the franchise, <em>KartRider: Drift <\/em>is the latest generation in the KartRider franchise, which inherits the original Crazyracing KartRider\u2019s fun and kart-racing mechanisms.\u00a0While keeping nostalgia alive, this new title introduces next-generation graphics using Unreal Engine 4 alongside improved gameplay systems with cross-play and cross-progression support. In this upcoming closed beta, you\u2019ll be able to play with racers worldwide in real time.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p><strong>Closed Beta 3 Schedule and Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p>Join us from December 8 through December 15 for the third <strong><em>KartRider: Drift<\/em> closed beta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PST<\/strong> (UTC -8): 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 8 &#8211; 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 15<\/li>\n<li><strong>CET<\/strong> (UTC +1): 1:00 a.m. Thursday, December 9 &#8211; 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 15<\/li>\n<li><strong>AEDT<\/strong> (UTC +11): 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 9 &#8211; 12:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/kartriderdrift.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kartriderdrift.com<\/a> to sign up for the closed beta<\/strong>. Invitations will be on a limited basis, and will be sent starting December 6, so sign up today for a chance to race!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december-with-new-closed-beta-event-1.jpg\" alt=\"KartRider Drift Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-161336\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s New in Closed Beta 3?<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p>Quite a bit, actually! You\u2019ll discover new maps, new features, new skins, new characters, new karts, and more.\u00a0Veteran fans will also see many improvements made to existing modes and mechanics, including both Item Mode and Speed Mode.<\/p>\n<p>In Item Mode, you can collect and use over 15 distinct items to attack, defend, and even support your allies in team races. Alternatively, for players that enjoy fast-paced competitive racing, be sure to check out Speed Mode, where skillful drifting will help you fill your boost gauge to blast off ahead of other karts and claim victory!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december-with-new-closed-beta-event-2.jpg\" alt=\"KartRider Drift Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-161331\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p><strong>Customize Your Kart and Racer and Hit the Road in Style<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p>One of the biggest new features we can&#8217;t wait for you to experience is the Livery System.\u00a0Imagine being able to customize the color, pattern, wraps, and decals of your kart to create your own unique design. We provide some existing designs as reference but really want you to leverage the decals to find your perfect style and create some share-worthy UGC.<\/p>\n<p>We are also excited to introduce you to some new karts (it IS a kart racing game after all), including Brutus, Justice, Saber, Spider, and Storm&#8230;which look as awesome as they sound! And make pretty good names for kittens as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december-with-new-closed-beta-event-3.jpg\" alt=\"KartRider Drift Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-161332\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>But what good is a sweet new ride without a superstar driver behind the wheel?\u00a0 In addition to the current cast of characters, <em>KartRider: Drift <\/em>introduces you to the mysterious Neo (not that one), the fearsome Rex, and the queen of selfies Marid in Closed Beta 3.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, you\u2019ll discover 15 new tracks on top of the existing 16 tracks that beta participants have seen previously.\u00a0You can explore city traffic, icy glaciers, dusty deserts, spooky graveyards, or a flaming hot course where lava explodes onto the track. Let us know your favorites after trying them all!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december-with-new-closed-beta-event-4.jpg\" alt=\"KartRider Drift Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-161333\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p><strong>We Can&#8217;t Wait to See You on the Tracks!<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p>Again we are delighted to announce that the <strong><em>KartRider: Drift <\/em>closed beta <\/strong>will be available on Xbox One starting on Wednesday, December 8. All new and returning racers are welcome to join the fun. <a href=\"http:\/\/kartriderdrift.com\">Sign up for the beta now<\/a> and rev up your engines until the race begins!<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1636129061312\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"BR8K0RVDQJS5\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/BR8K0RVDQJS5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.39416.14392119151801026.14b75203-a1ff-4de5-b25e-3cfe606de1df.b17536bf-7f80-4551-aed6-a86bb2d00cf8?w=400&#038;h=600\" alt=\"KartRider: Drift\" class=\"skip-lazy\" \/> <\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-live\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december-with-new-closed-beta-event.png\" alt=\"Xbox Live\" class=\"skip-lazy\" \/> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>KartRider: Drift<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Nexon America<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div> <span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span> <\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 0px\"> <span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\"> <a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/BR8K0RVDQJS5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\"> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\"> Welcome to the newest free-to-play title in the popular multiplayer racing franchise with over 300 million players! KartRider: Drift is the only free-to-play, cross-platform kart racer where arcade thrills, the fastest drift fueled skilled competition, &amp; deep kart + character customization in stunning Unreal\u00ae Engine 4 graphics awaits you on the track. Challenge your friends across platforms with no barriers, no Pay Walls, &amp; no Pay To Win elements preventing you from having a great time while topping the leaderboards. Created from the ground up for dynamic, online gameplay there\u2019s new content being added regularly and huge content updates every Season. No Limits.\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Related:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/10\/29\/beastly-battles-await-with-world-of-tanks\/\">Beastly Battles Await with World of Tanks<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/10\/22\/splitgate-portals-to-the-future\/\">Splitgate: Portals to the Future<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/10\/15\/bless-unleashed-new-bless-pass-season-is-now-available\/\">Bless Unleashed: New Bless Pass &#8220;Changing World&#8221; is Now Live<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2021\/11\/05\/kartrider-drift-returns-to-the-tracks-this-december\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey Racers! It&#8217;s been a long time since our last closed beta, but we&#8217;re just about ready to roll with the latest version of this epic kart racer coming to Xbox One this December.\u00a0As a refresher, KartRider: Drift is the only free-to-play, cross-platform racing title with deep character and kart customization systems. For those new to the franchise, KartRider: Drift is the latest generation in the KartRider franchise, which inherits the original Crazyracing KartRider\u2019s fun and kart-racing mechanisms.\u00a0While keeping nostalgia alive, this new title introduces next-generation graphics using Unreal Engine 4 alongside improved gameplay systems with cross-play and cross-progression support. In this upcoming closed beta, you\u2019ll be able to play with racers worldwide in real time. 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