During the Awesome Indies Showcase, developer and publisher Pixel Perfect Dude proudly announced the September 25th, 2024 release date for the Early Access version of their upcoming game, #DRIVE Rally—an arcade rally racing game inspired by the racing scene, pop culture, and classic video games from the iconic late ‘80s and ‘90s. Future racers will be able to jump into this mud-slinging, high-octane experience on Windows PC, macOS, and Linux via Steam—including Steam Deck—, Epic Games Store and GOG at an Early Access price point of $19.99 USD. The release date announcement trailer showcases never-before-seen tracks, iconic rally cars, and the charm of the game’s passionate co-drivers. Check it out below!
In #DRIVE Rally, players take the wheel and speed through over 400 km of diverse rally tracks inspired by real-world locations. With 36 customizable cars divided into 3 unique classes, players can fine-tune their vehicles to match their driving style. And let’s not forget the dynamic co-drivers who react to your every move, guiding you to victory and keeping you on your toes with their sharp commentary!
The Early Access edition will include:
- 4 unique locations, each with up to 24 stages that can be driven in standard or reversed modes.
- Championship mode, featuring a selection of 4 fully voiced co-drivers.
- A selection of 12 cars with unique performance stats, plus 3 different classes per car, amounting to 36 unique variations. So you can choose a ride that matches your driving style!
- Plus fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and community-driven updates based on feedback from #DRIVE Rally’s passionate community.
Following the launch, the micro-indie team (a core crew of about five people) will continue to soup up #DRIVE Rally throughout its Early Access period. Planned features include additional locations, more co-drivers, new championships, brand new cars, car livery customization, and more!
Pixel Perfect Dude is the studio behind the endless driving game #DRIVE, available now on mobile for Android and Apple iOS, and the Nintendo Switch. While #DRIVE was inspired by the pedal-to-the-metal action movies and television of the 1970s and 80s, #DRIVE Rally is the spiritual successor within the same universe looking to shift up and barrel down toward 90’s inspired arcade driving game excellence.
Stay up-to-speed with all the latest #DRIVE Rally news by following #DRIVE on X (formerly known as Twitter), and Facebook, and join their community on Discord. #DRIVE Rally is launching on Early Access on September 25th on PC, Mac, and Linux systems through Steam, EGS and GOG; and is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in 2025. Buckle up and get ready to race like it’s 1999!
