Kart Rider Returning to Western Markets as KartRider: Drift for PC and Xbox

Kart Rider is coming back to the Western world as KartRider: Drift and will be available on both PC and Xbox. It was originally available through Nexon's own website back in 2007, but shut down both in the U.S. and in practically every market outside of South Korea and China. In its home market of South Korea though, Kart Rider has been a sensational hit and remains one of the most popular free to play games in the country.

If you've never heard of Kart Rider, it's basically a slightly more competitive version of Mario Kart. It actually has an eSports scene in Korea and China. This new version of the game will be available on both Xbox and PC (on Nexon's own launcher and Steam). The game's first closed beta test is set to begin on December 5, 2019.

KartRider: Drift | X019 Announce Trailer

KartRider: Drift offers three distinct modes including Time Attack an easy-to-learn Item Mode, and a competitive Speed Mode, which offers hard-to-master drifting techniques for players looking for a greater challenge. Featuring stunning Unreal Engine 4 graphics, KartRider: Drift is optimized from the ground up to deliver a stellar online experience, with a breadth of content lined up, including constantly evolving seasonal updates. For the latest news and updates on KartRider: Drift, follow @KartRiderDrift on Twitter.

Players interested in joining KartRider: Drift’s exclusive Closed Beta, beginning on December 5 PST/ December 6 GMT, can sign-up at: playkartrider.com.