Arcade Racing Game '4PGP' Launches on PS5 and PC
The launch brings a modern take on 90s arcade racing to more platforms, with contributions from veteran developers of 'Ridge Racer' and 'Shutokou Battle' that give the project genre credibility.
Key Facts
- Publisher 3goo released the arcade racing game '4PGP' on PS5 and PC (Steam) on June 11, 2026, for 1,980 yen including tax.
- The game features 14 circuits themed after countries and 19 cars modeled after real formula cars, with up to four-player split-screen play.
- The PS5 and PC versions add analog input for accelerator and brake, control settings and key mapping, and 4K/60fps display.
- A free update for existing Switch 2 and Switch versions adds the same new features, including the SAFETY CAR machine, plus CPU behavior improvements and balance adjustments.
Reporting from 2 sources: 4Gamer.net, Automaton.
Publisher 3goo released the arcade racing game '4PGP' on PS5 and PC (Steam) on June 11, 2026. The download-only version costs 1,980 yen including tax. The game is a multiplayer racing title that channels the feel of 1990s arcade racers, supporting up to four-player split-screen play in modes including Quick Race, Championship, and Time Attack. It features 14 circuits themed after countries and 19 cars modeled after real formula cars. The PS5 and PC versions add analog input for accelerator and brake, control settings and key mapping, and 4K/60fps display. A new machine called the 'SAFETY CAR' is also included. The PC version supports Steam Remote Play Together for online multiplayer. Alongside the new releases, a free update for existing Switch 2 and Switch versions adds the same new features and content, plus CPU behavior improvements and balance adjustments. The game involves creators from classic racing franchises: design by Kenji Sasaki, known for 'Sega Rally' and 'Ridge Racer', and a soundtrack by Tomoyuki Kawamura of 'Virtua Racing' and 'Shutokou Battle' fame. Director Jonathan Maulor, who worked on 'Test Drive Unlimited' and 'The Crew', oversees development with his company Vision Reelle co-developing.
The PS5 and PC versions of '4PGP' arrive after the game's initial release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and the free update for those platforms ensures parity across the lineup. The game's design lead, Kenji Sasaki, contributed to 'Sega Rally' and 'Ridge Racer', while composer Tomoyuki Kawamura worked on 'Virtua Racing' and 'Shutokou Battle'. Director Jonathan Maulor brings experience from the 'Test Drive Unlimited' and 'The Crew' series through his studio Vision Reelle, which co-developed the game with 3goo. Publisher 3goo has previously released racing titles like 'Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown' and the 'Gear Club Unlimited' series. The new versions support 4K/60fps and analog input for accelerator and brake, with key mapping options. The PC version also includes Steam Remote Play Together for online play. The free update for Switch and Switch 2 adds the same features and content, including the SAFETY CAR machine, alongside CPU behavior fixes and balance tweaks. The game offers four difficulty levels and unlockable cars and courses that open up as players race more.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.