The legacy of Driver, the pioneering open-world driving game from Reflections Interactive, continues to live on more than two decades after its PlayStation debut in 1999.
Driver distinguished itself in the late PlayStation era with impressive visuals, advanced physics for its time, and the thrill of evading police through meticulously recreated American cities such as Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York.
Though subsequent sequels—including Driver: Renegade 3D—failed to recapture its initial magic, the series' influence is indisputable, inspiring generations of open-world and sandbox games. Amid ongoing hopes for an official modern remaster from Ubisoft, indie developer Evgeniy is garnering attention in the gaming community by developing an exciting new project that channels the essence of Driver.
While not a direct remake, Evgeniy’s title unmistakably draws on the charm and mechanics of classic PS1-era experiences, blending nostalgia with fresh creativity. Recent screenshots and development footage released by Evgeniy highlight a game that nails the iconic look and feel of 1990s PlayStation graphics.
Attention to detail in aspects like pixelated environments and stylized lighting vividly evoke the original Driver and other genre-defining games like Destruction Derby and Grand Theft Auto.
Community response has been overwhelmingly positive, celebrating how ‘jaw-droppingly good’ and authentic the visuals are for fans of retro games. Although the game has yet to receive an official title or confirmed platform releases, Evgeniy has been transparent about key development milestones.
According to the developer’s social media updates, essential features such as vehicle physics and dynamic lighting are already under active development, aligning closely with the gameplay innovations that made Driver such a standout. The lack of official announcements from either Ubisoft or other publishers regarding a Driver remaster on modern hardware—be it the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or eShop platforms—makes Evgeniy’s homage even more compelling for fans seeking a modern-day fix of classic driving action.
For players who fondly remember tearing through the digital streets of the original, this new project promises to combine the best of 1990s nostalgia with contemporary indie ingenuity. Stay tuned for future updates by following Evgeniy across social channels, where ongoing development progress and new reveals are expected.
As the game industry continues to embrace retro-inspired titles, this PS1-style driving game is one to watch for anyone craving a return to the golden age of open-world city chases.
Driver distinguished itself in the late PlayStation era with impressive visuals, advanced physics for its time, and the thrill of evading police through meticulously recreated American cities such as Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York.
Though subsequent sequels—including Driver: Renegade 3D—failed to recapture its initial magic, the series' influence is indisputable, inspiring generations of open-world and sandbox games. Amid ongoing hopes for an official modern remaster from Ubisoft, indie developer Evgeniy is garnering attention in the gaming community by developing an exciting new project that channels the essence of Driver.
While not a direct remake, Evgeniy’s title unmistakably draws on the charm and mechanics of classic PS1-era experiences, blending nostalgia with fresh creativity. Recent screenshots and development footage released by Evgeniy highlight a game that nails the iconic look and feel of 1990s PlayStation graphics.
Attention to detail in aspects like pixelated environments and stylized lighting vividly evoke the original Driver and other genre-defining games like Destruction Derby and Grand Theft Auto.
Community response has been overwhelmingly positive, celebrating how ‘jaw-droppingly good’ and authentic the visuals are for fans of retro games. Although the game has yet to receive an official title or confirmed platform releases, Evgeniy has been transparent about key development milestones.
According to the developer’s social media updates, essential features such as vehicle physics and dynamic lighting are already under active development, aligning closely with the gameplay innovations that made Driver such a standout. The lack of official announcements from either Ubisoft or other publishers regarding a Driver remaster on modern hardware—be it the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or eShop platforms—makes Evgeniy’s homage even more compelling for fans seeking a modern-day fix of classic driving action.
For players who fondly remember tearing through the digital streets of the original, this new project promises to combine the best of 1990s nostalgia with contemporary indie ingenuity. Stay tuned for future updates by following Evgeniy across social channels, where ongoing development progress and new reveals are expected.
As the game industry continues to embrace retro-inspired titles, this PS1-style driving game is one to watch for anyone craving a return to the golden age of open-world city chases.
