Air Ride (KAR1)
Core race mode focused on line choice and machine handling.
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Gameplay mode definitions and pacing logic.
Air Ride (KAR2)
Confirmed race mode with expanded multiplayer presentation.
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Open entryAir Ride Ruleset (KAR1)
KAR1 race sessions support lap, free-run, and time-attack style setup options.
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Open entryChecklist Progression (KAR1)
Achievement checklists provide long-tail progression and mastery targets.
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City Trial (KAR1)
Build-up phase plus random finals, the identity anchor of the franchise.
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Open entryCity Trial (KAR2)
Officially listed at 16 online / 8 local wireless players.
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Open entryCity Trial Random Events (KAR1)
Random city events are a core reason City Trial creates high replay variance.
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Open entryCombo Racing (KAR2)
Direct-era mode framing built around chained race segments and transitions.
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Open entryDrag Race (KAR2)
Short-burst acceleration format referenced in sequel mode lists.
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Open entryFree Run (KAR1)
Low-pressure practice format for learning machine control and track flow.
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Open entryFree Run (KAR2)
Low-pressure exploratory format commonly listed in sequel mode references.
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Open entryMachine Parts Loop (KAR1)
Dragoon/Hydra part hunting is central to City Trial decision pressure.
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Open entryPaddock (KAR2)
Direct #2 mode focused on setup and pre-race structure.
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Open entryRoad Trip (KAR2)
Mode revealed in Direct #2, associated with route-oriented progression.
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Open entryStadium Finals (KAR1)
City Trial culminates in one of many possible final event formats.
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Open entryStat Item Economy (KAR1)
Stat items like Speed, Glide, and Turn shape machine growth each run.
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Open entrySwap Relay (KAR2)
Relay-style format where role/machine handoff becomes part of strategy.
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Open entryTeam Battles (KAR2)
Team-oriented competitive format highlighted in sequel reveal materials.
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Time Attack (KAR1)
One-player time challenge mode focused on line optimization and machine handling.
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Top Ride (KAR1)
Top-down mode optimized for short, high-conflict rounds.
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Open entryTop Ride (KAR2)
Reconfirmed in Direct #2 as a major pace-layer mode.
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Open entryTop Ride Course Sets (KAR1)
Top Ride includes multiple elemental course themes with short-round pacing.
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