Publisher Astrolabe Games and developer Frozen Lake Games have announced a release date for Old School Rally, their throwback racing game.

Old School Rally is launching via early access on Windows PC (via Steam) on July 19th.

Fans of rally games from yesteryear can expect the early access version to include many important features and improvements requested by the community like: Ghost, Steering Sensitivity, Alternate Liveries, Stage Optimization, and Wheel Support, along with new cars, new stages, new soundtracks, and more.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

“Old School Rally” features nostalgic visual aesthetics and thrilling racing gameplay loyal to the classic era. With over 55,000 wishlists and a passionate community, “Old School Rally” has taken players’ feedback seriously. The Early Access version of “Old School Rally” includes many important features and improvements requested by the community, such as Ghost, Steering Sensitivity, Alternate Liveries, Stage Optimization, and Wheel Support, along with new cars, new stages, new soundtracks, and a lot more! As Early Access progresses, planned new game modes, new features, and new content will be patched into the game regularly!

Old School Rally features fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay, with emphasis on driving skill and high-speed maneuvers.

Features

• RETRO STYLE VISUALS – Carefully crafted retro style visuals, reminiscent of the late ’90s rally games full of nostalgia and charm, making it a must-play for everyone.
• RACE THE WORLD – With a variety of rally tracks from around the globe, race across different surfaces including dirt, tarmac and snow and challenge your driving skills.
• RALLY CARS – Choose from a diverse lineup of rally cars inspired by the legends of the past, each with unique characteristics and features.
• LEADERBOARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS – Challenge other drivers from around the world and climb to the top of the leaderboards. Ready for more? Try to get all the achievements over the course of the game.