- Brakes Update - 21 August 2026
Hey Drivers!Today we’re releasing Patch 1.5.1, bringing the Brakes Update along with some fixes for memory leaks.We know some of you really hated how strong the brakes were, so we decided to take another look at them and see what we could do. Ta-daa! Here they are. We’ve had a few community testers try out the new brakes, and they gave them a thumbs up. Even Xarrek approved it! They should feel better now and give you more braking distance than before. We hope you’ll like them too and feel the difference, especially when braking and drifting with fastest cars.Keep in mind that you’ll probably need a few runs to get used to the new braking behavior. Your muscle memory might need a little reset. We’ve also spent some time looking into one of the biggest issues reported by players - memory leaks. This one was particularly annoying because the reports were quite vague at first, and the actu…
- #DRIVE Rally Consoles Update! - 18 June 2026
Hey Drivers!We’re happy to announce that #DRIVE Rally is officially available to play on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch! We’ve also rolled out a brand-new update for PC and iOS players, which will be coming to consoles in mid-July! Check out what's new below! Patch Notes v1.4.8Engine Upgrade: #DRIVE Rally has officially migrated from Unity 2022 to Unity 6 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and iOS.Performance Boosts: Enjoy faster game loading times and improved FPS across the board, courtesy of the Unity 6 engine upgrade.Visual & Camera Refinements thanks to Unity 6 update:Improved Motion Blur when using the Behind Car camera.Improved sway movement when using Behind Car camera.Improved Depth of Field blur in Photo Mode.Vehicle Overhauls: Added brand-new visual suspension elements to every single car.Updated all car wheels to match the new suspension geometry.New…
- Look, Ma! Now with Hands! - 19 March 2026
Hey Drivers!Today we’re releasing Patch 1.3.24 with Quality of Life improvements, new camera options and animated hands! Changes:Added driver IK hand animations that move dynamically with the steering wheel.Added a new centered interior camera. (Special thanks to Silent for the suggestion!)Added a new hood camera.Improved interior camera functionality: After looking around with the Right Stick or Mouse, you can now instantly recenter the view by pressing the Right Stick or Right Mouse Button.Adjusted Supercharger SFX for select XR models to be less intrusive. Fixes:Fixed an issue where gamepad vibration remained active in the main menu.Fixed an issue preventing display settings from saving correctly.Fixed UI sliders to ensure values update accurately.Fixed an issue where certain car SFX did not respond to volume sliders.Fixed floating mirror addons found in various vehicle interiors. St…
- #DRIVE Rally is coming to consoles! - 4 March 2026
Hey Drivers!We're happy to announce that #DRIVE Rally is coming to Xbox Series XS, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on June 18th, 2026! Save the date and rally on! -40% Discount!To celebrate incoming console release we have prepared additional -40% discount here on Steam! You can grab it now! Offer ends 17 March. Consoles Pre-orders starts now! In cooperation with PM Studios and Meridiem Games We have prepared two separate physical editions of #DRIVE Rally for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch consoles. Available to pre-order right now: #DRIVE Rally with Rally Tour Map PosterPlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch edition available at VideoGamesPlus #DRIVE Rally Special Edition with Stickers and Mini ArtbookPlayStation 5 & Nintendo Switch edition available at meridiem-games.com FAQ Q: Will there be option to buy digital edition? A: Yes, #DRIVE Rally will be available to purchase on launch in…
- Patch Notes 1.3.20 - 31 January 2026
Hey Drivers!Hey Drivers!Today we’re rolling out Patch 1.3.20. This update is mostly about QoL improvements and addressing community feedback, especially around some achievement requirements.We’ve been following the discussions about playtime and stage requirements, and after reviewing the average championships completion time, we decided to adjust them to be more reasonable. We did notice the recent negative review regarding these changes — all we can really say is: sorry. Our goal here is to make progression feel better, not worse. Patch Notes v1.3.20Fixes:Improved key and button remapping in the Controls menu, mapping your input devices should now be much smoother.Fixed pacenotes on:Holzberg: stages 4, 14, 15, 21Tofuyama: stages 21, 22, 23Changes: Based on community feedback, we’ve updated the requirements for selected achievements:King of the Road – reduced to 250 stages.Two Hours La…
- Patch Notes 1.3.17 - 16 January 2026
Hey Drivers!Today we’re releasing Patch 1.3.17. We’re currently working on improving overall performance as we move toward a future console release, while also continuing to optimize the game for PC and iOS players. Because of that, today’s patch is focused mainly on backend memory management, fixing issues related to memory leaks, mesh loading, and memory offloading during longer sessions.Alongside these fixes, we’re also rolling out another pass on the new suspension visuals. Patch Notes v1.3.17 Fixes:Fixed memory leaks for car meshes.Fixed car flickering on loading on scene.Fixed SFX being turned off after finishing the race.Fixed car selection in Party Mode.Changes:Improved cars loading times in main menu.Added new car suspension visuals.Added missing localization.Added image preview for steering type curves.Updated Car and Part Unlock Screen. 40% DiscountIn addition to that, you ha…
- Patch Notes 1.3.12 - 18 December 2025
Hey Drivers!Today we’re releasing Patch 1.3.12, focused mainly on fixing issues between the macOS and App Store versions of the game to make it work correctly on various platforms. New Patch is already live for macOS and will be live for Steam Deck and Windows later today. Bug Fixes:Fixed an issue where the game would not launch for macOS users.Fixed ghost materials loading during the race countdown, which could lead to rare crashes.Fixed the Tofuyama map volumetric lighting issue that could cause a rare blue-tinted screen.Fixed missing in-game localizations for various languages.Fixed mismatched Yoshiro subtitles and voice-overs. Steam Winter Sale 2025!In addition to that you have the chance to collect the game with the attractive discount of -40% until January 5, 2026! Merry Croquet to all of you!Bug Report FormIf you would like to report any issues with the game please use our Bug Re…
- #DRIVE Rally on iOS is here! - 10 December 2025
Hey Drivers! We're happy to announce that #DRIVE Rally launches today on iOS! To celebrate that moment you can grab it now with special launch promo! #DRIVE Rally is now available for $9.99 USD! Play #DRIVE Rally for mobile now:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drive-rally/id1573843243 Free Trial for iOS Drivers! Yes! That's right! #DRIVE Rally for iOS includes a Free Trial for everyone who downloads it on the App Store. With the trial, you’ll get access to the Holzberg Championship along with a selection of cars you can test on few Holzberg tracks. In Holzberg Championship, you’ll join forces with Benzin Motors and your reliable co-pilot, Hans, to battle your way to the top. The championship begins with you behind the wheel of the Das Holzwagen CL, the slowest car class, but don’t worry—each stage in the dense German forest will bring new opportunities to improve! Bug Report FormIf you wou…
- Bento & New Physics Update is live! - 5 December 2025
Hey Drivers! Today we're releasing the New Physics Update to everyone along with new car - Bento 1995! We would like to thank our fantastic community for fast feedback on key features. What’s new in the Physics Update v1.3.8 ?Smoother, more natural vehicle movement, especially noticeable in the CL class cars.Improved drifting control, better slide stability and drift duration.More realistic jumping & landing behavior.Reduced grip on dirt and asphalt to promote more balanced driving and braking.Improved Car suspension height to match more realistic fitment.Improved height in Chase Camera.Improved Motion Blur.Optimization across the board. Textures, meshes, collisions, audio sources… little bits everywhere to help with loading and micro-lags.Fixes to car spring behavior during car collisions. (tires, fences, walls etc.)Fixes to game Quality Settings to show only POTATO, MEDIUM, ULTRA.Fixe…
- #DRIVE Rally Community Items! - 4 December 2025
Hey Drivers! In preparation for the upcoming #DRIVE Rally update planned for December, we’ve added Steam Community Items. From now on, simply by playing #DRIVE Rally, you’ll be able to earn items such as Trading Cards, Badges, Emojis, and Profile Backgrounds. We’re also adding new content to the Steam Points Shop, including:Animated Avatar FramesAnimated Avatars featuring your favorite Co-Pilots and CarsAnd a few unique Steam Deck Startup Movies! 👉 VISIT #DRIVE Rally Steam Point Shop 👈 If you have no clue what we are talking about, you can read more about Steam Community Items and how they works HERETo the #DRIVE Rally CommunityThank you for your continued support and for playing #DRIVE Rally! We’ve seen some wild leaderboard results and an incredible amount of total playtime. We truly appreciate it all! If you have a moment, we’d love to hear your thoughts through a Steam review. You…
- [Beta Patch - v1.3.4] New Physics Update - 1 December 2025
Hey Drivers!Today we're giving you a sneak peek at the Physics Update coming to #DRIVE Rally later this December. Just a heads-up: this update is still cooking, so some things may shift a little as development continues. The Mac version of this preview will be delayed and will be available tomorrow, December 2nd.We’re super excited for you to try it early and even more excited to hear your feedback! Thanks in advance for jumping in and sharing your thoughts! What’s new in the Physics Update?Smoother, more natural vehicle movement, especially noticeable in the CL class cars.Improved drifting control, better slide stability and drift duration.More realistic jumping & landing behavior.Reduced grip on dirt and asphalt to promote more balanced driving and braking.Improved Car suspension height to match more realistic fitment.Improved height in Chase Camera.Improved Motion Blur.Optimization a…
- Pinatsu Update - 24 July 2025
Hey Drivers!We have just released new #DRIVE Rally Pinatsu Update! Patch Notes v1.1.1.0Today’s update continues our ongoing support for #DRIVE Rally following its 1.0 release.What’s New? A Car!We are adding a totally new car - Pinatsu 1998, available in three classes: CL, RS, and XR. With 6 unique livery designs and 12 color presets, available for in-game $500 each.Pinatsu XR 1998 Changes Updated PhotoMode Focus Distance. Fixes to VinhVang OFFROAD slowdown effect. Fixes to Party Mode audio. Fixes to audio sources, which may help improve performance and reduce mini lags for some players.Bug Report FormIf you would like to report any issues with the game please use our Bug Report Form. You can also share your feedback about the new update, here on Steam Forum or join the official #DRIVE Discord server.#DRIVE Rally 30% OFF! #DRIVE Rally is now 30% off! From July 24th 10AM PT until August 7…
- Hikari Update & Steam Summer Sale 2025 - 26 June 2025
Hey Drivers! We have just released two things, new #DRIVE Rally Hikari Update and new 30% Steam Summer Sale! Hikari Update - Patch Notes v1.1.0.2Today’s update continues our ongoing support for #DRIVE Rally following its 1.0 release. We’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who’s been playing, leaving feedback, posting reviews, and reporting bugs. The good, the bad, and everything in between – we’re listening, and it genuinely helps us make the game better.What’s New? Penalty System ReworkOne of the biggest focuses of this update is a complete overhaul of the penalty system – something we’ve been wanting to revisit for a while now.The Old SystemPreviously, the penalty system worked like this:If you went off-road (even slightly), you got slowed down.If you hit racing tapes or nets, you got slowed down even more.If you went too far off-road, your car would be reset to the road and…
- New Demo is LIVE! - 7 June 2025
Hey Drivers! We’ve just launched a brand new #DRIVE Rally Demo! We know it’s been a while since you last had a chance to try the game, the first demo was released during Steam Next Fest in February 2024. So now feels like the perfect moment to bring you an updated version, especially for those of you curious to see how much has changed since the full 1.0 release. 🏁 What’s inside the Demo?Tofuyama Map – Tear up the dirt on 10 tracks (5 normal and 5 reversed).2 Rally Cars – The Doggo and The Clouder, each available in CL, RS, and XR classes.Car Customization – Play with car parts, and paint your car.Photo Mode – Capture and share your rally moments.Local Party Mode – up to 12 players take turns racing for the top spot in leaderboard!Global Leaderboards with saved Ghosts – chase records, race yourself and others.🚫 Please note: Championships and Free Roam are locked in the demo version. �…
- Save 30% on #DRIVE Rally - 2 June 2025
Hey Drivers! Drive into world of rallying with #DRIVE Rally, now 30% off! PLAY NOW https://store.steampowered.com/app/2494780/DRIVE_Rally/ To the #DRIVE Rally Community: Thank you for your continued support and for playing #DRIVE Rally! We’ve seen some wild leaderboard results and an incredible amount of total playtime. We truly appreciate it all! If you have a moment, we’d love to hear your thoughts through a Steam review. Your feedback is essential in shaping the game and letting us know how you’re feeling about it. Pixel Perfect Dude Dev Team Follow us on social media and be sure to join the official #DRIVE Discord to stay up to date on future updates and share your thoughts about the game with us and our community! See you on the road!
- Patch - 1.0.0.3 - 17 May 2025
Hey Drivers! Today’s update continues our ongoing support for #DRIVE Rally following its 1.0 release. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s joined us on this wild ride! Your support, excitement, and time spent with #DRIVE Rally mean the world to us. It’s been amazing to see new names showing up on the Online Leaderboards already. Welcome to all our new Drivers! We truly appreciate every bit of feedback and every review – the good, the bad, and everything in between. Your input helps shape the future of the game, and we’re incredibly grateful for it. As always, we’ve been closely watching your messages and bug reports across all platforms. Today’s patch addresses several of the issues you’ve brought to our attention – you can find the full changelog below. Meanwhile, we’re hard at work on a bigger content update, packed with new features, fixes, and polish. You can expect it to land sometim…
- Arcade-inspired rally-driving experience #DRIVE Rally 1.0 is out now - 17 April 2025
With the hashtag that is actually part of the name, #DRIVE Rally has properly launched out of Early Access with the 1.0 release now available. It arrives with Native Linux support and it's Steam Deck Verified. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/arcade-inspired-rally-driving-experience-drive-rally-1-0-is-out-now/
- #DRIVE Rally 1.0 is Now Available! - 16 April 2025
Hey Drivers! The wait is over — #DRIVE Rally has officially crossed the finish line into full release! After months of Early Access, community feedback, and tireless work, version 1.0 is here, ready to bring you the full-blown rally experience. From the roar of engines to the spray of gravel under your tires, it's all been fine-tuned for speed, precision, and pure rally joy. Whether you're competing for the best times in Championships, cruising through Free Roam, or challenging your friends in Party Mode — there's never been a better time to jump in. And to celebrate launch, #DRIVE Rally is available with a 30% discount for a limited time! #DRIVE Rally 1.0 Main Features: Redefined Arcade Racing – easy to pick up, challenging to master. Local Party Mode – up to 12 players take turns racing for the top spot in leaderboard! Free Roam Mode with collectibles – explore and unlock interior dec…
- #DRIVE Rally leaves Early Access on April 16 with Linux support and Steam Deck Verified - 4 April 2025
Pixel Perfect Dude has announced that their racing game #DRIVE Rally will be leaving Early Access on April 16. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/drive-rally-leaves-early-access-on-april-16-with-linux-support-and-steam-deck-verified/
- #DRIVE Rally 1.0 is coming April 16th - 3 April 2025
Hey Drivers! The golden era of rally racing returns for good on April 16th! #DRIVE Rally speeds into version 1.0, leaving Early Access behind. Get ready for screeching tires, roaring engines, and flying gravel, all fueled by adrenaline and ‘90s vibes. We would like to invite you to experience top-tier rally excitement, where speed, reflexes, and precision are key! #DRIVE Rally will be available on PC Steam, MacOS and Steam Deck. In version 1.0, #DRIVE Rally will offer 22 cars in 3 different rally classes each, fully customizable, waiting for the best drivers and co-drivers ready to compete. Over 600 km of rally stages across 6 unique locations are set to witness intense challenges in which every second counts. The game offers various gameplay modes – classic championships, free roam with collectibles, or party mode, which allows for local competition for up to 12 players. #DRIVE Rally 1…
