Based on our 15 years of content and live operations experience, we truly hope that KartRider: Drift will become a game in which players around the globe will love and grow to master as they enjoy it with friends, family and players across the world. Nexon – Our hope is that players worldwide will enjoy KartRider: Drift. PowerUp! – Do you think you can recreate the game’s success outside of Asia? Players can also express their personality through kart and character customizations. This is what makes it a good fit for console.

Nexon – KartRider: Drift is a game that is easy to learn, and offers easy controls allowing families to enjoy together. PowerUp! – What makes KartRider: Drift a good fit for console? We’re also doing our best to create a matchmaking system that’s based on skill level in order to meet our goal. It’s important for us to create the best experience for players using a controller while making sure there’s no difference between them and the players using a keyboard.įor cross-platform play, it’s important to ensure everything is balanced so there’s no loss or benefit based on the platform. Whereas, most Xbox players use a controller. The original KartRider’s controls are focused around keyboard entries. Nexon – The biggest difference is the feel of the controls. PowerUp! -How different is it creating a game for PC vs Xbox One and also making it cross-platform? We had the chance to chat to the developers of KartRider: Drift and learn all about their plans, hopes and thoughts for the game. Meant to players the ability to express themselves through customisation and cosmetics, KartRider allows for custom karts and characters. In South Korea, KartRider is an esports drawcard and with the move to Xbox One, KartRider: Drift has the potential to be the biggest game in the franchise yet. Originally launched for PC in 2004, KartRider has 300 million players across Asia. Announced at X019, Nexon America’s KartRider: Drift is a cross-platform, kart racer coming to Xbox One, Steam and Nexon Launcher.

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