KartKraft is a

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that emphasizes realistic physics. It was originally created by Australian independent developer Black Delta which in 2021 was acquired by

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. After being in Early Access on the

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since November 2018, the game was officially released on January 26, 2022.Sheehan, Gavin
Motorsport Games Finally Officially Launches KartKraft
', January 30, 2022, at bleedingcool.com

Development history

Work on the KartKraft project began in 2015 when Zach Griffin created the Black Delta studio.Thomas Harrison-Lor
“We’re not going to dial down the physics” – Zach Griffin on the future of KartKraft
at traxion.gg, April 7, 2021 In March 2021 KartKraft developer Black Delta was acquired by

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Motorsport Games announces official KartKraft launch
', official announcement by Motorsport Games at motorsport.com, Jan 26, 2022

Features and content

At time of the 1.0 release KartKraft features 7 officially licensed, laser-scanned circuits, plus the fictional Hangar Track:

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Mill circuit,

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, 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. Vehicles include the entry-level KA100, the intermediate X30, the advanced

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gearbox kart, the Praga 600cc ‘Monster’ Kart, and the KartKross.McGregor, Ross
KartKraft beginner tips and tricks
', at traxion.gg, January 27, 2022 Online multiplayer support includes a bespoke hopper matchmaking system,Thomas Harrison-Lord
KartKraft is now released, as karting sim launches v1.0
', , at traxion.gg, January 26, 2022 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

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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.

References

External links

* {{Official website, https://kartkraftgame.com/ Kart racing video games 2022 video games Video games developed in Australia Windows games Windows-only games Multiplayer and single-player video games Racing video games Unreal Engine games Motorsport Games games