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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.

During Early Access the game managed to hit a Very Positive rating from Steam players.

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From the developer: "Another special stage in the development of #DRIVE Rally is behind us. Now is definitely the perfect moment to pop the champagne. However, this doesn't mean we're going to slow down! We hope that with the launch of the full version, more players will join our community and the number of gamers who love classic rally racing as much as we do will grow. As a team, we wish you an adrenaline-fueled, thrilling experience, and we're excited to hear from you about your impressions, so we can continue fine-tuning the game post-launch. We are also still working on console versions, which we hope to release later this year." — Dariusz Pietrala, Game Director w Pixel Perfect Dude.

Feature Highlight:

  • Easy to learn, hard to master – a simple and intuitive driving model that beginners will handle with ease. However, challenging trials await those who know well the sound of gravel under their tires. It's a system designed to highlight the best aspects of racing games.
  • Drive your way – classic championships, free roam, or party mode allowing for up to 12 players to compete? #DRIVE Rally offers a variety of ways to enjoy the journey ahead.
  • New horizons, new challenges! – over 600 km of rally stages across 6 diverse locations, all to be explored and challenged in 22 unique cars with full controller and wheel support, as well as compatibility with Steam Deck.
  • Left three, right one, keep it steady! – the co-driver can be the most loyal fan or the sternest judge. Enjoy victories together, but be prepared for criticism after losses.
  • Win with style – take the wheel of cars like Das Holzwagen, The Doggo, or The Bobond, inspired by legendary rally machines, and then customize them to perfectly match your driving style. #DRIVE Rally combines 90s nostalgia with modern tuning options.
  • Postcards from rallies – compete in a racing game world like never before. Get creative and capture your best moments in #DRIVE Rally with the special photo mode.

Currently the Linux version is only on Steam.

#DRIVE Rally | Release Date: 16th April 2025

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CatKiller 2 days ago
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I do wish this had a demo. I'm interested in the game, but a lot of the reviewers had an issue with the driving feel so I'm hesitant to actually get it. If there were a demo I could give it a go to see if I would have an issue with the feel of it, and then buy it if I didn't. Without a demo I'm either not going to buy it (where I am now), or buy it and refund it if I don't like it enough within two hours. Having a demo gives potential customers a no-risk encouragement to try your game without the hassle (customer side and dev side) of refunds.
R Daneel Olivaw a day ago
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I absolutely love Art of Rally on my Deck, and seeing as (at least visually) there's a lot of comparisons to be had here, this game is interesting for sure. Seems a lot more arcadey I suppose from the comments? That can be a good thing if done right! Sometimes you just wanna zoom around a track and not worry about braking lol. But unfortunately a TON of the reviews do mention the "terrible" driving mechanics. Ouch.

I do agree I wish it had a demo though. Oh well.
AsciiWolf 23 hours ago
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Let's hope they will finally add the native Linux version to GOG now.
Cyril 21 hours ago
"Let's hope they will finally add the native Linux version to GOG now."

I hope too, but I'm not very confident when I read this:

https://www.gog.com/forum/drive_rally/drive_rally_changelog/post9

"GoG had issues with updating our product page on time. At the moment Linux version is delisted from GOG because of GoG Galaxy launcher combability issues. Sorry for the inconvenience."
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