Here we will be posting official #DRIVE Rally Updates info and patchnotes:

Version 0.5.1.1 -> 0.5.1.2

The first official #DRIVE Rally Patch (v0.5.1.2) is ready! The major focus of this patch is to address optimization issues and eliminate unexpected stutters and FPS drops. Please enjoy the game and report any issues!

Fixes:
• Fixes to optimization.
• Fixes to Part Part Buy Popup that showed wrong status even if Driver had enough money to buy certain part.
• Fixes to some leaderboards showing absurd times or XX:XX.XXX values as time.
• Fixed issue with disappearing key binding list in Options->Controls.
• Fixed issue with not working navigation while leaving closeup view of interactable elements in Championship Logbook.
• Fixes to UI navigation in Options.
• Fixes to Options that were not updated upon language change.
• Fixes to Welcome Popup.
• Fixes to PhotoMode.
• Added 1,5 second delay on reset car position button hold.
• Main menu reorder. CHAMPIONSHIPS are now on top of main menu.
• Added Epilepsy warning to the Welcome Popup.

Version 0.5.1.2 -> 0.5.1.7

The next official #DRIVE Rally Patch (v0.5.1.7) is ready! This patch will introduce new feature along with leaderboards saving time issues.

AI Difficulty Settings - From now on you can now choose from three different settings - EASY, MEDIUM, HARD.

Ghosts nameplates - From now on, you'll be able to see the ghost driver's name above their car. The game will randomly choose an opponent based on your current leaderboard time, always selecting someone ahead of you on the leaderboard.

Fixes:
• NEW FEATURE: AI Difficulty Settings in Gameplay Options.
• Leaderboard times saving and upload fixes.
• Fixed issue for occasionally ghosts not showing during the race.
• Added driver nameplates to the ghosts, so you know whose time you're trying to beat. •

Version 0.5.1.7 -> v0.5.2.1

New Update for #DRIVE Rally (v0.5.2.1) is live! This update introduces the brand-new car—The Geneve 1975—along with significant improvements to the time penalty system. We’ve also added new features to tackle excessive corner-cutting and incorporated various Quality of Life improvements suggested by the community.

New Features:
• Introduced a slow-down feature that activates when you stray too far off-road.
• Added extra safety tire walls to all short rally stages across all maps to prevent corner-cutting. The remaining tracks will be updated in future patches.
• Disabled time penalties for breaking racing objects (tapes, nets, flags, direction signs, tire walls). While you'll still be slowed down when hitting them, no additional penalties will apply.
• Disabled time penalty for Car Resetting. Wrecking a car is a punishment in itself.
• Added top-down camera option. – now you can experience the race like in the classic #DRIVE game

Fixes:
• Gamepad input adjustments for better control.
• Tweaked drifting physics for smoother handling.
• Fixes to car colliders.

New Car:
• With this update, we're excited to introduce the highly requested and anticipated new car! Let's welcome The Geneve 1975 in all its glory!

v0.5.2.1 -> v0.5.3.0

Today’s update is only available on Steam. In the coming week, this update and its fixes will be finalized and released on other stores.

The latest #DRIVE Rally update (v0.5.3.0) is live! Responding to community feedback on pacenotes, we’re enhancing the Co-Pilot reaction system across all four locations. Drivers now have the choice between two pacenote modes – Emotional, Standard and option to turn them off completely. Emotional mode resembles the current setup, with added Co-Pilot comments and reactions based on your driving. Standard mode is a simpler option, providing only the essential pacenotes without any additional shouting or roasting.

Feel free to test this feature and share your feedback here or on our Steam Forum.

New Features:
• New Gameplay Option: Co-Pilot pacenotes - EMOTIONAL, STANDARD and OFF

Fixes:
• Updated pacenotes across all four locations. (Holzberg, Dry Crumbs, Revontuli, Vinh Vang)

v0.5.3.0 -> v0.5.4.2

The latest update, v0.5.4.2, introduces The Doggo 1984, available in three variants: CL, RS, and XR. We’ve also added new features—Car Painting! Car painting will allow you to customize your rally beasts with 6 unique livery designs and 12 color presets per car, available for in-game $500 each.

New Features:
• New Garage Customization Option: Car Paint.

New Car:
• The Doggo 1984 in CL, RS, and XR variants.

Thank you very much. When will the game come out of "Early Access"?

We have not yet set any official date for 1.0 release, but we know that it is planned for 2025.

Thanks for replying. Last question - where is the Linux version? GOG has it listed, but it's not available for download.

v0.5.4.2 -> v0.6.0.3

We’re excited to bring you a new update (v.0.6.0.3) that adds tons of content to #DRIVE Rally, including a brand-new map, cars, and features! Here’s what you can expect:

Welcome to Rio Guacamole
Race through the vibrant streets and diverse landscapes of Rio Guacamole! With 24 regular tracks and 24 reversed tracks, this new map is packed with action—whether you're tearing through the desert, cruising the colorful city streets, or navigating the wild jungle.

Co-Pilot Juan
Say hello to Juan, your new Co-Pilot from the PepperBoi Racing Team! Leaving behind his mariachi lifestyle, Juan’s here to guide you through every twist and turn on the tracks. With his quick calls and charm, you’ll have the support you need to conquer Rio Guacamole’s toughest challenges. He’s ready to race—are you?

PepperBoi Team Championships
The PepperBoi Team Championships set in Rio Guacamole will put your skills to the test as you team up with Juan and the crew. Starting with the tough and stylish The Ladybug CL, you’ll race across the vibrant desert, city streets, and jungle wilds. Compete in exciting stages, and see if you’ve got what it takes to rise through the ranks with the PepperBoi Team!

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

- The High Five 1981
- The Shustryy 1977
- The Ladybug 1973

Plus, with 12 color options and 6 patterns for each car, the customization possibilities are almost endless!

Free Roam Mode
Explore maps at your own pace, get familiar with every turn, and discover exciting bonuses like car upgrades or extra in-game cash. Collect all 7 hidden letters scattered across the map to unlock the next location for Free Roam exploration. The available maps for Free Roam now include:

- Holzberg
- Dry Crumbs
- Revontuli
- Vinh Vang
- Rio Guacamole

Free Roam Mini Map
To make navigation easier, the Free Roam mode comes equipped with a mini map that helps you find your way.

Car Dashboard & Mirror Addons
Each map features 5 hidden addons for your car’s dashboard and mirror. Once unlocked, you can customize your car’s interior in the garage. Each vehicle can be equipped with one dashboard and one mirror addon to personalize your ride.

Finally, a Human Touch
We heard your feedback and decided to address it, and we’re pleased to announce that you can see your Co-Pilot and Driver sitting inside the car. No more ghostly self-driving cars. From this point on, your Co-Pilot Juan and others will be right there with you.

Behind-Car Camera & Top-Down Camera: You’ll see your Co-Pilot and Driver.
Interior Camera: You’ll see your Co-Pilot, your Driver hands are hidden.

New Achievements & PhotoMode Stickers
We’ve introduced 8 new achievements tied to the Rio Guacamole Map and Free Roam Mode, offering fresh challenges and rewards for players to unlock. Alongside the new content, we’ve expanded PhotoMode with brand-new stickers—bringing the total to 74 stickers—so you can capture your rally adventures with even more style!

Now it's not even listed as linux compatible anymore. Did I -once again- burn money because of false advertisings?