
The Taiwan release shut down on January 31, 2023. Later localizations, which are no longer serviced, were released in Thailand, Vietnam (as BoomSpeed), Russia, Indonesia, and Japan. All references to the game were subsequently removed from Nexon America's website without further statement. The open beta began on October 2, 2007, and ended on March 19, 2008. Localized releases launched in Mainland China as PopKart ( Chinese: 跑跑卡丁车) on March 18, 2006, and Taiwan ( Chinese: 跑跑卡丁車) on January 4, 2007.Ī closed beta for an English release of KartRider began in America on May 1, 2007, and ended on May 31, 2007. The initial South Korean service started on June 1, 2004. The game offers a variety of game modes, primarily based around collecting items or requiring the player to drift to gain boost items. KartRider features fictitious fantasy vehicles and branded game models based on real-life cars, developed in collaboration with companies such as BMW Korea. It earns revenue by selling virtual items within the in-game shop, including different types of vehicles and spraypaints. It is part of the Crazy Arcade franchise. It will be released sometime in 2022.Crazyracing KartRider ( Korean: 크레이지레이싱 카트라이더) is an online multiplayer racing game developed by Nexon. KartRider Drift will get its closed beta on Decemfor PS4. It can either be a cozy village with a big clock tower in the middle or the mystic forest. There are over 30 different tracks to try out in closed beta.

Karts can be customized as well with different body parts and effects.

These characters are Neo, Rex, Marid, and the original KartRider characters like Brodi and Diz. There are 7 playable characters in closed beta with a variety of costumes to check out. Players will have to use their skills in drifting and using boosts. Speed Mode is for players who love fast-paced, competitive racing. They can hold up to two items at a time and can be used for attack, defend, or support. The prior allows players to collect items while racing around the track and use these items to their advantage. The closed beta will offer online gameplay on PS4 so that they can compete with Racers worldwide in real-time.Ĭlosed beta will offer two game modes, which are Item Mode and Speed Mode. This new game introduces net-generation visuals with the help of the Unreal Engine 4 with improved gameplay systems and full cross-play and cross-progression support.

It is also the latest generation in the KartRider franchise. This game inherits the original Crazyracing KartRider’s fun and kart-racing mechanics.

A closed beta test will be happening in a couple of months, December 8, 2021.
