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Backseat Champions

Launches 13 November 2026 · PC

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Manage your driver in short, tactical races. Rapidly choose from dozens of upgrades each race. Use tire compounds to shape your strategy. Machine-learned drivers make every race unpredictable. Can you become the Champion?

Story

An endless source of real, exciting races. Manage your driver’s race in an autobattler with roguelite mechanics, focused on the thrill of racing. Select random upgrades throughout the race, navigate the weather and pick the most optimal tire compounds. Overcome each race's challenges and win co-op championships! Feel free to try the demo with multiplayer before buying the game! With everyone on equal footing, how will you make the difference? Upgrade your car. During the race, select random upgrades, unlock bonuses and build the fastest car to win each race Manage your boost. Manipulate your car by using boosts and aerodynamics buffs. Assist your driver with overtakes, defending and by setting overall faster lap times Quick, exciting races. Each race lasts roughly 10 minutes by default. Quickly hop in and out, or apply modifiers to extend race lengths up to 500%! Your choices matter. Everyone starts on equal footing. Infinite possibilities. Where will you make the difference? Trained on personal servers using the game's tracks. Optimized towards competitiveness with a touch of drama. All racing is real - nothing is scripted. The drivers are powered by machine...

Gameplay

An endless source of real, exciting races. Manage your driver’s race in an autobattler with roguelite mechanics, focused on the thrill of racing. Select random upgrades throughout the race, navigate the weather and pick the most optimal tire compounds. Overcome each race's challenges and win co-op championships! Feel free to try the demo with multiplayer before buying the game! With everyone on equal footing, how will you make the difference? Upgrade your car. During the race, select random upgrades, unlock bonuses and build the fastest car to win each race Manage your boost. Manipulate your car by using boosts and aerodynamics buffs. Assist your driver with overtakes, defending and by setting overall faster lap times Quick, exciting races. Each race lasts roughly 10 minutes by default. Quickly hop in and out, or apply modifiers to extend race lengths up to 500%! Your choices matter. Everyone starts on equal footing. Infinite possibilities. Where will you make the difference? Trained on personal servers using the game's tracks. Optimized towards competitiveness with a touch of drama. All racing is real - nothing is scripted. The drivers are powered by machine learning. Naturally observe the craziest of overtakes and the hardest of crashes All drivers are equally skilled. No one to blame but yourself... well, mostly. How will you take the win? Every race is...

Features

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Release details

Backseat Champions is developed by f13rce. Backseat Champions launches on Friday, 13 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 6 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

When does Backseat Champions release?

Backseat Champions launches on 13 November 2026.

Which platforms is Backseat Champions on?

Backseat Champions is on PC.

Who makes Backseat Champions?

Backseat Champions is developed by f13rce.

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