KartRider: Drift Enters Worldwide Closed Beta Today!

KartRider: Drift, the highly anticipated kart racing game revealed recently at X019, begins Closed Beta testing today on Steam, Nexon Launcher, and Xbox One, including Xbox One X. Players accepted into the Closed Beta can enter starting Thursday, December 5 at 5pm PST until Sunday, December 8 at 5 pm PST.


During the Closed Beta period, players will get to choose from different characters such as Dao, Bazzi, Brodi, and an array of colorful kart options. As players enter the Closed Beta, they will enjoy customizing their characters and karts with different boosters, wheel types, and more showing off their personality as they cross the finish line.

Three specific game modes will be made available during the Closed Beta test period including Speed Mode, Item Mode and Time Attack Mode.

  • Speed Mode is a highly competitive mode within the game that prepares players for the art and skill of drifting.

  • Item Mode is perfect for new players looking to familiarize themselves with the controls as they use various items in order to get ahead of opponents within the race, including objects such as mines, clouds, UFOs and more.

  • Time Attack Mode is for players looking to improve their time and skills as they race against their own shadow to beat their previous record.

5. Dezember 2019, von Alex 'Alex B.' Börner