CHINA THEME DRIFTS INTO KARTRIDER RUSH+ FOR MASSIVE SEASON FOUR CONTENT OVERHAUL
Popular mobile racing game receives new vehicles, tracks and more in latest update for free on iOS and Android
SEOUL – Nov. 6, 2020 – Go-kart engines are revved at the starting line for Season Four of KartRider Rush+, the hit mobile racing title from NEXON Korea Corporation, subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Beginning today, speed freaks can lap the competition with a myriad of stunning karts, clean tracks from the original PC version of the game, and riotous events on Android and iOS through the free content update, accessible via the official link here.
Today’s Season Four “CHINA” update delivers two new sleek rides, both geared burn rubber in KartRider Rush+’s action-packed gameplay. The legendary “Cyclone Solid” vehicle from the notorious Solid series packs a powerful punch, but can be taken down with Silver Gear, bought with K-Coins. Similarly, the “Wayward Bazzi” rider boasts impressive self-running technology by drifting with minimal effort.
Season Four also delivers nostalgic race tracks from the original hit PC version of the racing game’s CHINA theme. Beloved tracks such as “Dragon’s Canal” and “Ice Lantern Road” will be opened gradually for players to tear through in their new karts. Similarly, players who complete in-game quests before Sunday, Nov. 15 will unlock the Lil Wukong code and obtain the rare Wukong character. Several miscellaneous accessories, including Pane Glasses and Ink Stroke Decal will be available later in the month.
In addition to the fresh karts and tracks, KartRider Rush+’s Season Four introduces several action packed events and features, including:
- Micro-Event – Players can now host their own private races and tournaments, where up to 500 live spectators can tune in for
- Home-Treasure Hunt – Treasures have been hidden around players’ in-game homes, which can be looted in exchanges for various rewards
- Boss Fight – In this upcoming arcade game mode, four players team up to defeat a boss to earn K-Coins, Lucci and Chest Rewards. Boss Fight mode will be available in December.
KartRider Rush+ is the latest IP-based development from the smash hit KartRider online game, which has grown in popularity since it was first introduced in Korea in 2004. KartRider Rush+ promises the fun-filled legacy of the KartRider brand, with revamped 3D cartoon graphics and a sense of control optimized for mobile devices. The game also implements KartRider’s original core components, such as Kartbody, Track, Game Mode and driving techniques, while introducing new mobile-only modes such as Ranked Mode and Relay Race.
Stay on the look-out for more information about KartRider Rush+ leading up to launch. Additional information for members of the press:
- Visit the official Facebook community here
About NEXON Co. Ltd.
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-to-play business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services nearly 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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