KartKraft
Developer(s)Motorsport Games, Black Delta
Publisher(s)Motorsport Games
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseJanuary 26, 2022
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

KartKraft is a karting racing simulator game that emphasizes realistic physics.[1][2][3] It was originally created by Australian independent developer Black Delta which in 2021 was acquired by Motorsport Games. After being in Early Access on the Steam store since November 2018, the game was officially released on January 26, 2022.[4]

Development history

Work on the KartKraft project began in 2015 when Zach Griffin created the Black Delta studio.[2] In March 2021 KartKraft developer Black Delta was acquired by Motorsport Games.[5]

Features and content

At time of the 1.0 release KartKraft features 7 officially licensed, laser-scanned circuits, plus the fictional Hangar Track: Whilton Mill circuit, Karting Genk, Atlanta Motorsports Park, The Geelong Kart Club, Go Kart Club of Victoria (GKCV, also in reverse configuration), PF International (PFI, also in the Classis layout), and the Brentomonte Circuit.[6] Vehicles include the entry-level KA100, the intermediate X30, the advanced KZ2 gearbox kart, the Praga 600cc ‘Monster’ Kart, and the KartKross.[3][6]

Online multiplayer support includes a bespoke hopper matchmaking system,[6] but it is currently limited to practice sessions with all classes of karts(excluding monster karts and kartKross karts), and up to 25 players. KartKraft uses the Unreal Engine and supports virtual reality, triple screen play, and full motion platforms.

Reception

Hardcore Gamer praised the accuracy of the simulation elements, but panned the title as a game.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Joseph Allen The KartKraft Release Date Is Surprisingly Today, techraptor.net, January 26, 2022
  2. 1 2 Thomas Harrison-Lord “We’re not going to dial down the physics” – Zach Griffin on the future of KartKraft, at traxion.gg, April 7, 2021
  3. 1 2 McGregor, Ross KartKraft beginner tips and tricks, at traxion.gg, January 27, 2022
  4. ↑ Sheehan, Gavin Motorsport Games Finally Officially Launches KartKraft, January 30, 2022, at bleedingcool.com
  5. ↑ Motorsport Games announces official KartKraft launch, official announcement by Motorsport Games at motorsport.com, Jan 26, 2022
  6. 1 2 3 Thomas Harrison-Lord KartKraft is now released, as karting sim launches v1.0, , at traxion.gg, January 26, 2022
  7. 1 2 Wells, Cory (7 February 2022). "Review: KartKraft - Hardcore Gamer". hardcoregamer.com. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
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