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KARTRIDER RUSH+ WELCOMES SANRIO CHARACTERS ICONS TO RACE IN ADORABLE COLLAB

KartRider Rush+ players can blaze a trail in their opponents’ wake with special karts and items modeled after Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and Kuromi

SEOUL – July 12, 2024 – Nexon’s high-octane mobile racing game KartRider Rush+ is bringing SANRIO CHARACTERS’ most iconic characters to the racetrack with an all-new collaboration. Thrill-seekers can gear up for lightning-fast fun beginning now until Aug. 8 with all kinds of SANRIO CHARACTERS-themed items, including the Hello Kitty Kart, Cinnamoroll Daisy Racer, and Kuromi Purrowler.
 
For the rookie racer or the seasoned pro, KartRider Rush+ offers a pit stop for everyone with an array of game modes and a delightful cast of characters to keep drivers in the fast lane. Racers can unleash their creativity by customizing their karts and characters for a uniquely thrilling race experience. With imaginative tracks, easy-to-master gameplay, and vibrant graphics, KartRider Rush+ promises endless excitement on the go.

As part of the event, racers can earn Red Bows for logging in and completing quest objectives such as finishing ranked mode races, which they can trade for prizes including K-Coins (x300), SANRIO CHARACTERS Balloon (x30) and more. Racers can also grab collab items by completing missions such as logging into the game on weekends or dominating Ranked Mode to earn shards that they can trade for rewards like the My Melody Outfit Set (Perm). To make the event even more sweet, KartRider Rush+ will feature a Hello Kitty 50-Year Anniversary Background, with the final reward celebrating Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary.
 
Additionally, if players race 10 times in the Marathon Knight or Marathon Knight - MAX, they'll earn the Kuromi Marathon Skin Card. If they complete quests including logging in for five days and racing 10 times, they'll earn the SANRIO CHARACTERS Frame (Perm) and the Hello Kitty Plate (Perm). The most dedicated racers who earn five permanent collab items will also earn the SANRIO CHARACTERS x KRR+ Title (Perm).
 
Nexon is also hosting a collaboration celebration video event on the official KartRider Rush+ Facebook page. Once the video reaches 1,000 views, players can earn the Hello Kitty Portrait coupon as a reward.
 
Players around the world can download KartRider Rush+ for free on Android and iOS.
 
More information on KartRider Rush+ x SANRIO CHARACTERS is available below:

  • KartRider Rush+ x SANRIO CHARACTERS Trailer: [LINK]
  • Official KartRider Rush+ Website: [LINK]
  • KartRider Rush+ Official Community: [LINK]
  • KartRider Rush+ Official YouTube: [LINK]
  • KartRider Rush+ Press Kit: [LINK]

 
About NEXON Co., Ltd. https://company.nexon.co.jp/en/
Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and added to the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. In 2020, Nexon was added to the Nikkei 225. Nexon currently has more than 45 live games in more than 190 countries on PC, console, and mobile. Major game franchises include MapleStory, KartRider and Dungeon&Fighter. In 2021, Nexon completed the acquisition of Embark Studios AB, a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, developing multiple projects for global release.
 

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