Two New Artemyzer Highlight Karts, Six Racers, and a Revamped Main Lobby Send Players to the Edge of the Galaxy
Seoul – September 17, 2026 – NEXON today launched the Season 41 Galaxy update for KartRider Rush+, the kart racing game for iOS and Android. The update sends players to the edge of the galaxy with two new space-themed highlight karts, six new racers, four new pets, and a revamped main lobby. NEXON is also activating Returner Ranked Perks for a limited time, making the RushMerge event permanent content, and opening a slate of new events with Season Coins, outfit items, K-Coins, and racer trial cards up for grabs.
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Season 41 Galaxy features:
- Artemyzer Highlight Karts: Two space racer-themed highlight karts, Artemyzer Nova and Artemyzer Solar, headline the season, joined by the Speed kart Galaxy Marathon and the Item karts Carbon Bit and Millstone.
- Six New Racers: Lucas, Sweet Corn Marid, Tiger Cub Uni, Starlight Fairy Naiad, Star Keeper Bazzi, and Mechanical Girl Tiera join the roster.
- Four New Pets: The lineup includes the Pilot Bazzi flying pet and the Mini Jack-O pet.
- New Tracks: The Speed track Forgotten Memories of Sand (Desert) arrives with the season, and Frozen Brake (Ice), playable in both Speed and Item modes, follows on October 2.
Players can enjoy the following content improvements:
- Revamped Main Lobby UI: Players can now launch Rushmoor Farms and RushMerge directly from the game start area. Perk tabs have moved to the right side of the screen for easier reward claiming, and game modes and social tabs are consolidated by function to make navigation more intuitive.
- Returner Ranked Perks: NEXON is activating the perks for a limited time, giving returning players bonus points for up to four Ranked Mode races per day, regardless of whether they finish, win, or lose.
- RushMerge: The well-received seasonal event becomes permanent content, letting players earn rewards such as Batteries and Lucky Star Jewels.
Players can also participate in the following events for special rewards:
- Season 41 Missions (through November 11): Players who complete missions such as logging in and participating in Ranked Mode earn Season Coins, Black Hole Balloons, Meteor Engraving (Perm), and more. Season Coins can be traded at the Season Exchange for items including Monkey Drummer, the Electronicat Outfit Set (M/F), and Xiao Qiao Lunaris.
- Favorite Racer Collection (September 18 to 27): Players who complete 10 multiplayer races as Dao, Diz, or Uni receive time-limited trial cards for popular racers.
- Mechanical Girl Tiera Stamp (October 2 to November 1): Stamps accumulated from daily Ranked Mode wins unlock rewards including 777 K-Coins and Mechanical Girl Tiera (Perm).
KartRider Rush+ brings the real-time kart racing thrill of the KartRider franchise to mobile. Drift through Speed Race, or climb the Racing Tiers from Bronze to Living Legend in Ranked Mode. Arcade Mode adds Item Race, Infini-Boost, and Lucci Runner, and a story mode unique to the KartRider franchise follows Dao and friends. Style your racer in the latest outfits and accessories, collect iconic karts from the KartRider universe, and add trendy decals and pets across more than 45 race tracks. NEXON continues to expand the game with seasonal updates that add new karts, racers, tracks, and events.
More information about KartRider Rush+ is available on the game’s official website.
About NEXON
Founded in 1994, NEXON is engaged in the production, development, and operation of online games. With a diverse portfolio of over 40 live games available in more than 190 countries, NEXON offers engaging entertainment experiences across PC, console, and mobile platforms. Renowned for its iconic franchises, including MapleStory and Dungeon&Fighter, as well as newer titles like ARC Raiders, The First Berserker: Khazan, and MABINOGI MOBILE, NEXON is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality game experiences to players worldwide. For more information, visit: https://company.nexon.com/en/.
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