🚗💨 Leaderboards, Lobby Fixes… and a Release Date!

[p]First off: we just want to say a massive thank you. Here goes…[/p][p][/p][h3]THAAAAAANK YOOOOOOUUUUU.[/h3][p]Since the launch of our demo:[/p]

[p]Over 235,000 players have added Backseat Drivers to their Steam wishlist[/p]
[p]It's been downloaded more than 1.7 million times[/p]
[p]1.4 million unique players have tried to escape the parking structure from hell[/p]

[p]That’s way more yelling, oversteering, crashing and passenger-ejecting than we ever dreamed of. You’ve all made this wild little project something truly special, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 💖[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🏁 Full Release Date[/h2][p]We’re thrilled to finally share it: Backseat Drivers will officially launch on October 9, 2025. [/p][p]Mark your calendars, grab your friends (willing or otherwise), and wishlist if you haven’t already. The full version is just around the bend!![/p][p]👉 Wishlist Backseat Drivers on Steam[/p][p][/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🏆 New in This Update[/h2][h3]Leaderboards[/h3][p]Which grandma can punch it hardest? Time to find out. Stats are now tracked on global leaderboards.[/p]

[p]Compete globally! Stats and times are now tracked on the in-game leaderboard.[/p]
[p]Compare with friends for bragging rights![/p]
[p]Or, discover you’re slower than an actual grandma![/p]

[h3]Steam Lobby Fixes[/h3][p]We’ve cleaned up a bunch of Steam invite issues so it’s easier to join your friends.[/p]

[p]Invites should now work more reliably, even if your buddy is hiding “Offline.”[/p]
[p]No more endless clicking or failed joins.[/p]

[h3]Other Tweaks[/h3]

[p]General stability + network improvements.[/p]
[p]Small bug fixes. (Gramma can stop writing complaint letters… for now.)[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]❓ FAQ[/h2][p](We’ll keep this updated as we get closer to release — here’s a starter list)[/p]

[p]When exactly is the game releasing?
→ October 9, 2025[/p]
[p]How much will it cost?
→ We’re releasing with a launch discount of 20% on a price of $9.99 (with regional pricing adjustments).[/p]
[p]Will progress from the demo carry over?
→ No, they’re 2 different games — the full release features 8 new levels.[/p]
[p]Can I still play the demo after release?
→ Yes sir or ma’am, we’re keeping the demo live to give people a taste of the torture of driving with granny, though we don’t have plans to continue updating it with new features from the full game.[/p]
[p]Will there be more content at launch? → Oh yes! There’ll be 8 new levels, 3 new characters, tons of cosmetics, secrets, surprises, scares, skellingtons, and so much more. [/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We can’t thank you enough for the support so far. Whether you’ve been streaming, posting clips, or just shouting at your friends from the passenger seat — it means the world to us.[/p][p]Stay tuned, buckle up, and slap that wishlist button if you haven't yet. The road to release starts now. 🏎️💥[/p][p]– The GhostJam Games Team[/p]