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 decors.
  
• Global Leaderboards with saved Ghosts – chase records and race yourself.
  
• 6 Passionate Co-Drivers with their own Championships – complete them and unlock more cars.
  
• 22 Customizable Legendary Cars – each in 3 rally classes.
  
• Over 600 km of Rally Stages in 6 iconic locations – from snowy Finland to the deserts of the USA.
  
• Perfect shots with Photo Mode – capture your rally moments.
  
• Controller and Wheel Support – including force feedback.
  
• Steam Deck Verified – play anywhere, anytime.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2494780/DRIVE_Rally/

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Drift through the tight streets and scenic coastlines of Tofuyama! With 24 normal and 24 reversed rally stages, this vibrant city map blends seaside cliffs, tranquil lakes, iconic bridges, and cherry blossom-lined roads into a true driver’s playground.

Meet Yoshiro, the calm and composed Co-Pilot from the DejaVu Repairs Team. With a deep understanding of the winding mountain roads of Tofuyama, Yoshiro delivers clear and precise calls to keep you ahead of the curve. Focused, confident, and cool under pressure—he’s the perfect partner for tackling the toughest rally challenges. When Yoshiro’s in the passenger seat, you know it’s time to drive at your best.

Join Yoshiro and the DejaVu Repairs Team in the heart of Tofuyama, where sharp turns and coastal climbs await. Starting your journey with the agile and iconic The Froggie CL, you'll push your limits through cherry blossom-lined streets, cliffside bridges, serene lakes, and neon-lit mountain passes. Master the demanding stages and prove you've got what it takes to climb the ranks and earn your place among the best of DejaVu Repairs!


Get the crew together and turn up the competition in Party Mode – a brand-new local hot seat multiplayer experience! Up to 12 players take turns racing on selected stages, each trying to clock the best time and climb the leaderboard. Pick your favorite car, choose a stage, pass the controller, and let the rally madness begin. Perfect for couch competitions and bragging rights – may the fastest driver win!

Three brand-new cars are making their debut, each with three car classes and over 40 different parts:

The Froggie 1970

Hachitofu 1985

The Clouder 1994

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Patch Notes v1.0.0.0

Championship Mode Progression Changes

• The Championship selection screen now includes a "Reset Progress" button, allowing you to reset progress for individual championships.
  
• Championship progression has been reworked: you now need to complete specific championships to unlock corresponding cars.
  
• If you played during Early Access and purchased a car before completing its respective championship, it will remain unlocked.
  
• Only The Geneve, The Doggo, La Lunette, and The Croquet will be available for purchase without completing a championship, as they were added during Early Access and aren't tied to any progression.

New Features & Content

• Unique sound effects for every car in the game.
  
• Added new map: Tofuyama with 24 normal and 24 reversed rally stages.
  
• Added new co-pilot: Yoshiro
  
• Added new team and championships: DejaVu Repairs
  
• Added Party Mode (Hot Seat local multiplayer for up to 12 players).
  
• Added 3 new cars in 3 classes each.
  
• Added 5 new interior collectibles.
  
• Added 7 collectible letters on the Tofuyama map.
  
• Added 4 new achievements.
  
• Added new environment sound effects to all locations.
  
• Updated dirt and drift sound effects.
  
• All Global Leaderboards have been reset.

Gameplay & UI Improvements

• Added gameplay option to change keyboard steering input curve.
  
• Added gameplay option to change Keyboard setting type curve.
  
• Added gameplay option to change Gamepad setting type curve.
  
• Added "Steering Wheel" curve to the Gamepad setting type option.
  
• Added gameplay option slider to adjust gamepad deadzone.
  
• Added gameplay option to toggle off gamepad vibration or change its strength.
  
• Added gameplay option to reset all Championships progress.
  
• Improved textures optimization.
  
• Improved asset loading times.
  
• Updated localization and in-game UI translations.
  
• Added car covers for locked cars in Quick Race UI.
  
• Added new UI status for cars locked behind Championships progression.
  
• Updated steering wheel sizes in car interiors.
  
• Updated racing assets penalties.

Fixes

• Fixed issues with missing Ghosts in Global Leaderboards.
  
• Fixed issues with missing times in Global Leaderboards.
  
• Fixed issues with loading wrong car class data in Global Leaderboards.
  
• Fixed issues with unlocking collectible letters in Free Roam while offline.
  
• Fixed issues with maps displayed as locked in Free Roam Mode UI.
  
• Fixed achievements not tracking progress correctly.
  
• Fixed collision issues in Championship UI 3D assets.
  
• Fixed saving issues related to Championship progression.
  
• Fixed Championship Leaderboards data view in the logbook.
  
• Fixed missing Co-Driver photos in the Championship logbook.
  
• Fixed Co-Driver voiceover glitches.
  
• Fixed steering wheel and gamepad recognizing.
  
• Fixed missing racing assets.

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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!

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 1.0 Main Features:

• Redefined Arcade Racing
  
• Local Party Mode up to 12 players
  
• Free Roam Mode with collectibles
  
• Global Leaderboards with saved Ghosts
  
• 6 Passionate Co-Drivers with their own Championships
  
• 22 Customizable Legendary Cars, each in 3 Classes
  
• Over 600km of Rally Stages in 6 locations
  
• Perfect shots with Photo Mode
  
• Controller and Wheel Support
  
• Steamdeck Verified

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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!