The Legendary FORMULA Kart, ALD1 Outfits and Light Stick Pet, and Mid-Autumn Festival Events Headline the Update
Seoul – September 22, 2026 – NEXON announced today that it is releasing a collaboration update with K-POP group ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) for KartRider Rush+, its mobile kart racing game. The company is adding collab items tailored to members’ personalities, headlined by the Legendary Speed Kart “FORMULA Kart.” NEXON is also running collab events that give away ALD1 outfits and accessories, plus a slate of Mid-Autumn Festival events with Batteries, Ranked Mode buffs, and Rushmoor Farms bonuses.
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The ALPHA DRIVE ONE collaboration features:
- FORMULA Kart: A Legendary Speed Kart that takes its design from ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s “FORMULA” stage.
- ALD1 Light Stick: A Flying Pet modeled after the group’s steering-wheel-inspired light stick.
- Member Outfits and Effects: Auras, Driftmojis, and outfits express each member’s personality on the track.
- ALD1 Pack: The pack includes member portraits using real photos, a first for KartRider Rush+, along with autographed decals, plates, ALD1 Wishing Stones, and Batteries.
Players can jump into the following collab events for special rewards:
- Shard Missions (through October 18): Players collect Shards by logging in daily, driving 5,555 meters, and achieving their first Ranked Mode win of the day. Shards can be exchanged for outfit items such as ALD1 Hair (Perm) and ALD1 Outfit (Perm).
- Login Event (through October 18): Players who log in for a total of three days receive ALD1 Goggles (Perm).
- Buy ALD1 Wishing Stone with K-Coins (through September 28): Players can use K-Coins to purchase the ALD1 Wishing Stones needed to obtain the FORMULA Kart.
Mid-Autumn Festival events:
- Login Rewards (through October 5): Players receive up to 150 Batteries based on their total login days.
- Ranked Races with Friends (September 24 to 26): Players earn Fortitude Chest Keys for completing three ranked races with friends. Bonus point buffs also apply to Ranked Mode from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.
- Rushmoor Farms Boost (September 24 to 27): Harvest EXP, harvest yield, and Restaurant Coin revenue all increase by 50%.
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 and collaborations that add new karts, racers, tracks, and events.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1) is a global K-POP group formed through Mnet’s global K-POP debut project ‘BOYS II PLANET’. Since its official debut in January 2026, the group has captured fans’ hearts with hit tracks including “FREAK ALARM,” “FORMULA,” “OMG!,” and “BORN DIRE.” They have kept up their momentum, most recently releasing their second mini-album, ‘UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST,’ in August.
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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