#DRIVE Rally, an arcade rally racer set in the golden era of '90s motorsport, launches as a physical Special Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on June 18, 2026. Published by Meridiem across European specialist stores and by PM Studios in North America, the physical edition includes a copy of the game, stickers, and an artbook. Developed by Pixel Perfect Dude, #DRIVE Rally brings dust, mud, and snow to players chasing the feel of classic rally racing with accessible arcade handling.
Twenty-five customizable cars spread across three rally classes give players plenty to work with before they even hit the dirt. Das Holzwagen, The Doggo, The Bobond, Das Sandsturm, and Celestia are among the roster, each built to be personalized from the ground up. Body shape, paintwork, decals, and custom decorations all bend to the player's taste, turning every car into something distinctly theirs. The handling system itself sits in that sweet spot where picking it up takes seconds but squeezing out real performance takes commitment, rewarding precision and momentum through responsive arcade controls. Building a car to match your racing style then learning how to push it through tight stages is where the loop finds its grip.
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Six locations stretch across over 600 km of rally stages, each with its own character. Dry Crumbs bakes under open sun, Holzberg threads through dense woodland, and Revontuli drops you into Finland's chilly wilderness. The range runs from snowy terrain to American desert, and the game leans into the visual variety between them. A Free Roam Mode lets you explore these locations at your own pace, hunting down collectibles that unlock interior decors for your cars. It's a quieter way to absorb the world between competitive runs.
The co-driver system adds genuine personality to every stage. Six co-drivers each come with their own Championships to complete, and they do far more than read pace notes. They react to your driving with spirited commentary, offer performance tips mid-race, and deliver navigation calls that inform your next move, sometimes with more emotion than the situation strictly requires. Completing their Championships unlocks additional cars, tying progression directly to these partnerships. Each co-driver becomes a distinct presence in the passenger seat, part cheerleader, part critic.
Local Party Mode supports up to 12 players taking turns to race for the top spot on a shared leaderboard, making it a natural fit for couch competition. Global Leaderboards save ghost data so you can chase records and race against your own best runs. Photo Mode rounds out the social side, letting players adjust angles and apply filters to capture their best moments and share them.
#DRIVE Rally is packed with nods and Easter eggs from '90s rally culture. The game pitches itself as easy to pick up and challenging to master, with arcade mechanics designed to put the pure joy of racing front and centre. When it hits shelves on June 18, players will find a racer where the co-driver shouting in your ear matters just as much as the car you've spent an hour customizing.