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Returning Player Guide
Feb 5, 2024 427

Welcome back, Racer!

 

You can use the table below to catch up on all the updates you missed! While the table goes over the key points of each update, you may click the update's title or image to be taken to the full patch notes. 
 

Update Date (PT) Update Title
April 24th, 2024 April 2024
March 20th, 2024 Northeu Theme
February 14th, 2024 RISE
November 29th, 2023 Season 5: Moonlight Race
October 11th, 2023 Mid-Season 4 Patch Notes
September 13th, 2023 Season 4: Hallo-Drift
August 9th, 2023 Mid-Season 3 Patch Notes
July 12th, 2023 Season 3: Catch Me If You Can
June 7th, 2023 Mid-Season 2 Patch Notes
May 10th, 2023 Season 2: World Kart Championship
April 5th, 2023 Mid-Season 1 Patch Notes
March 8th, 2023 Season 1: New World
February 15th, 2023 Preseason Patch Notes
Update Overview
April 2024
  • 3 new types of Proficiency Plus Tickets added
  • Traction system adjusted
  • Weekly Lucci Limit Criteria Change
  • Added quality of life features
    • Purchase quantity selection
    • Play Background Audio: ON/OFF
Northeu Theme
  • Added Northeu theme
  • Personal Shop added
  • New characters (Taki, Erini, Rivaski) added
  • Increased MP gain in ranked queue
  • UI/UX improvements
  • Added BLACKPINK Returns characters and kart

RISE

  • Added the Lamborghini Collaboration content
  • Added Character Skills
  • Grand Prix and Normal Mode have been consolidated into the Ranked Queue
  • Added the Continuous Matching feature
  • License Mode has changed to Singleplayer Mode
  • Racing Pass System revamp and added Plus Boxes
  • Added Racing Boxes
  • Added the Mileage system
  • Added Chat System

Season 5: Moonlight Race

  • Added Moonhill theme
  • Added BLACKPINK collaboration kart and characters
  • Restriction on available hours for Grand Prix
  • Removed Duo Mode and “Racer+AI" option
  • Removed Infinite Boost Mode
  • Added time-limited consumable item Bonus Ticket
  • UI/UX improvements for Lobby, Garage, Shop, and more

Mid-Season 4 Patch Notes

  • Expanded maximum upgrade rank for Balloons to "Heroic"
  • Added repeated practice system for practicing sections in Time Attack
  • Added Boost Zone to certain sections of maps
  • Reduced difficulty for Joy's Surprise Test

Season 4: Hallo-Drift

  • Added Graveyard theme
  • Added a new Accessory: "Tire Mark"
  • Added a new mode for Mode Lab - Crossover Mode
  • Added new items for Item Mode - Big Banana, Scanner, and Siren
  • Before using Water Bomb, the expected explosion location is displayed in the mini-map
  • Max preset slots expanded from 4 to 12

Mid-Season 3 Patch Notes

  • Added a momentum system that gives rewards based on your racer level
  • Changed some tracks' difficulty and license restrictions
  • Changed some karts' hit box
  • Added Favorite feature to Emoji and Quick Chat

Season 3: Catch Me If You Can

  • Added World Tour theme
  • Added Grand Prix Qualifying Race
  • Increased max upgrade rank for karts to "Heroic"
  • Added a new mode for Mode Lab - Flag Mode
  • Added Joy's Surprise Test
  • Added Quick Chat feature
  • Changed the daily Lucci acquisition limit from 4,000 Lucci to 30,000 Lucci

Mid-Season 2 Patch Notes

  • Remodeled some karts for driving balance
  • Adjusted items' balance and likeliness to appear in Item Mode
  • Added item usage log in Item Mode
  • Increased max upgrade rank for Balloons to "Rare"
  • Added performance info text for upgrading karts

Season 2: World Kart Championship

  • Added WKC theme
  • Added BT21 collab kart and characters
  • Added Mode Lab and new mode - Infinite Boost Mode
  • Added Balloon item
  • Added Training Course
  • Added Grand Prix Hall of Fame
  • Added Decal Market system
  • Added Replay feature
  • Lowered track license restriction from L3 to B1

Mid-Season 1 Patch Notes

  • Adjusted max performance value for some kart upgrades
  • Changed cost of gear reset to 5,000 Lucci regardless of the kart rank
  • Added Mode Lab – Factory Run

Season 1: New World

  • Added Factory theme
  • Launched console platform service - PlayStation, Xbox
  • Added Grand Prix system
  • Added kart upgrade system

Preseason Patch Notes

  • Racer Name Change Feature Addition
  • Removed some duplicate license steps
  • Removed the restriction on using Difficulty 2 Tracks when earning the B2 License
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