

The city track featured in the trailer shows drifting riders hitting obstacles like ice attacks and the local bus, which provides players a more detailed glimpse into gameplay. Also introduced were game features including customization and promises of "dynamic online updates and seasonal content." Free play was also promoted.Īs for the gameplay trailer set to Blondie's " One Way Or Another," fans are invited to race their friends. Quick shots throughout the trailer showcased a wide variety of atmospheres and game elements, including giant ramps, alien abductions, bomb attacks, and tracks everywhere from the desert to the icy tundra and beyond. The announcement trailer introduced the "drift fueled competition" of Speed Mode and the "easy arcade thrills" of Item Mode. Since "KartRider: Drift" will be available on several other consoles, it could strike a chord with those who don't have a Nintendo Switch, which is known for a whole different kind of drift. Considering the most recent entry in the main "Mario Kart" series, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe," has gotten more popular each year since its 2017 release, it seems possible that some fans of the popular Nintendo title could be in the mood for something different, yet familiar. An eSports league for the series-defining title launched in 2005 in Korea, and "it continues to be the longest-running eSports league to date."Īs a free-to-play game, "KartRider: Drift" has the potential to pique the interest of racing game fans worldwide. According to a press release from Nexon, the company both publishing and developing "KartRider: Drift," the original "KartRider" game from 2004 has been enjoyed by over 380 million players.

Though this franchise may not be familiar to American players, "KartRider" games have been a massive hit with gamers in Asia.
