A love letter to Japanese arcade racers, 4PGP delivers multiplayer competition and modern performance on PS5 and Steam for instant fun
3goo (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Nicolas Di Costanzo) today released 4PGP, its multiplayer Japanese arcade-style racing game built for players of all skill levels (also available on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch 2™).
4PGP is available now for $19.99 USD on PlayStation®5 and Steam.
Check out the PlayStation®5 and Steam 4PGP launch trailer, featuring a deeper look at the game’s multiplayer modes.
Backed by 3goo’s experience publishing racing titles like Test Drive and Gear.Club, the team built 4PGP for players of all skill levels, pairing a 90s-inspired arcade feel with modern performance. Up to four players can race together locally in split-screen.
4PGP also brings seasoned arcade racing talent to the starting line, with design contributions from Kenji Sasaki, known for genre classics such as Sega Rally and Ridge Racer. The game’s high-energy feel is matched by an original soundtrack composed by Tomoyuki Kawamura, whose work includes racing scores for titles such as Sega Rally, Virtua Racing, and Tokyo Xtreme Racer.
The PlayStation®5 and Steam versions of 4PGP will arrive with numerous new features and improvements:
Analogue Acceleration/Braking: Take your technique to the next level with full analog input for Acceleration and Braking.
Control Profiles and Button Mapping: On the PlayStation®5, players can choose from multiple control profiles (face buttons, L2/R2, or Right Stick). The Steam version features key mapping for both game pads and keyboards
4K/60FPS Support: 4PGP looks better than ever with 4K support and updated visual effects!
New Unlockable Vehicle – SAFETY CAR: Unlock the brand-new SAFETY CAR by playing Quick Race in multiplayer.
Remote Play Support on Steam: Play with friends from around the world with Remote Play Together!
The Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 versions received a free update today that adds the same features and improvements included in the PlayStation®5 and Steam versions:
Analogue Acceleration/Braking: The “R Stick” control profile allows analogue input for Acceleration and braking.
Racing Wheel Support: Play with the Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Deluxe for Nintendo Switch™ or the Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Mini for Nintendo Switch™.
Refined AI/Game Balancing: AI behavior and collision physics have been fine-tuned.
“Based on feedback from users, the PlayStation 5 and Steam versions of 4PGP have been refined to create a more accessible experience for newcomers while offering a more rewarding challenge for advanced players.” –Quanah Sugiyama, Project Manager
Players racing into 4PGP today will experience:
Arcade Racing for Every Skill Level: Four difficulty settings, Rookie, Novice, Veteran, and Expert, as well as an Assist Mode for younger racers, making it easy for newcomers to jump in while giving experienced racers a real challenge.
Multiplayer Mayhem: Race solo or with up to four players in split-screen in either Championship or Quick Race mode.
Multiple Game Modes: Hop into Quick Races for instant fun, tackle a full set of courses in Championship Mode, or chase perfect laps in Time Attack Mode.
Unlockable Tracks and Vehicles: Race and unlock an expanding lineup of 14 circuits and build out your collection of 20 cars.
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