If you’re craving the fast-paced, high-energy arcade racing thrills of the 80s and 90s, a new game has just hit the road with a pixelated vengeance.
Speed Factor, an old-school racing game infused with punk rock music and classic cars, has launched today, 5th December 2025. This nostalgic title from lightUP and Ratalaika Games is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for the low price of just £4.99.
Prepare to win races, earn money, and modify your ride across 50 diverse tracks in 5 unique locations!
Arcade Nostalgia, Modern Customisation
Speed Factor is a game built on pure, simple arcade fun, designed to transport you back to the golden age of racing games.
The game features charming 2D pixelated graphics and an arcade driving style that is easy to pick up and immediately exhilarating. You’ll cruise through 50 different tracks spread across 5 unique locations.
One of the best features is the level of customisation over the difficulty. You can customise the difficulty level and traction assist level to your personal tastes, making the game as easy or as challenging as you want it to be. This ensures it appeals to both arcade racing veterans and newcomers.
The speed and challenge are driven by a genuinely exhilarating punk rock soundtrack. You’ll earn money by winning races, which you can then use to level up and improve your car, turning your classic ride into a finely tuned racing machine.
Watch the retro racing trailer…
Your Racing Checklist
Here is a summary of what to expect from this old-school racer:
- Classic Arcade Racing with 2D pixelated graphics.
- 50 Diverse Tracks in 5 unique locations.
- Customisable Difficulty: Adjust the difficulty level and traction assist to your personal tastes.
- Car Progression: Modify and improve your car by winning races and earning money.
- Exhilarating Punk Rock Soundtrack.
The checkered flag is waving, and the punk rock is pumping.
If you’re looking for a simple, adrenaline-fueled retro racer that gives you great value for money, Speed Factor is ready for your challenge on the Xbox Store right now, playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Alternatively, it is on the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.
