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Nexon is bringing back the game "Crazy Racing Kart Rider," which ended its service in 2023.
On June 23, Nexon announced that the official name for its development project utilizing the "Kart Rider" intellectual property (IP) will be "Crazy Racing Kart Rider" (hereafter referred to as Kart Rider). This name retains the original title of the game, reflecting Nexon's commitment to preserving the memories and experiences of the original Kart Rider.
Additionally, Nexon has launched the official Kart Rider website and shared its development direction. The company plans to regularly publish updates on the progress of the game's development.
Kart Rider is being developed based on the core gameplay elements of the original, including its emotional appeal, driving feel, and controls. At the same time, Nexon aims to introduce modern systems to provide a more enjoyable playing environment. The company is redesigning the complex lobby interface of the original game to be more intuitive, taking a comprehensive approach to streamline the overall game flow. Plans also include modernizing the client environment with a 64-bit transition and DirectX 11 implementation to enhance service stability.
The original Crazy Racing Kart Rider, released in 2005, is one of Nexon's flagship games. In 2023, Nexon launched a sequel titled "Kart Rider Drift" based on cross-play, leading to the discontinuation of the original service. However, due to the sequel's underwhelming performance, the service was halted two years later. At that time, Nexon's subsidiary, Nitro Studio, announced plans to introduce a new title called "Kart Rider Classic."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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