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.