FAQ
Will Drive Buy be supported after launch?
Yes. Drive Buy will be supported after launch with new content that will be presented in a season style progression system.
What if I don’t have wifi available?
Drive Buy supports offline play with bots.
Progress and challenges are only supported with a wifi connection.
I don’t like playing with strangers, can I create private games?
Yes. You can easily create Private games by toggling your lobby to Private and inviting your own friends. Empty slots will be filled by bots.
Will Drive Buy require an Nintendo Online subscription to play online?
For the Nintendo Switch version, yes. All games that have online functionality (that aren't free to download) require a Nintendo Online subscription to play.
For PC, no such subscription is required.
Will there be local multiplayer support?
At launch, Drive Buy will not support local multiplayer on Nintendo Switch devices.
Are there customisations in Drive Buy?
Yes. You can win and equip various customisations from Boost Trails, Vehicle Skins, Wheels, Emotes and Badges to make Drive Buy look and feel your own.
Is Drive Buy Glitchers only game?
No. Glitchers have created lots of games, from Plunderland (a sea faring pirate adventure on mobile) to Sea Hero Quest (the world's first game where anyone could help with dementia research). You can find out more on the Glitchers website.
What is Drive Buy?
Drive Buy is a fast paced, cross-play, vehicle combat game inspired by arcade classics and gaming greats for up to 4 players. It will be available Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.
When does Drive Buy come out?
Drive Buy will be out for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam in May 2020.
What’s the main objective of Drive Buy?
Drive Buy is all about making the most money (known as credits in the game) in each match across a variety of game modes. Because the game is multiplayer, this objective is more or less difficult depending on who you're playing with.
What Game Modes are in Drive Buy?
Drive Buy is currently 3 game modes:
- Delivery Battle - deliver your own packages at your own pace to earn credits. Other players can steal some of your earnings using powerups.
- Piggy Bank - get the pig to earn credits. Game ends when someone earns 1,000 credits or the timer runs out.
- Pay Day - pickup as many credits as possible at the start of the match, then duke it out with powerups until the timer runs out.
Is Drive Buy an Online Multiplayer Game?
Yes it is, although it is possible to play offline with bots.
How can I find out more?
Ask anything directly to the developers or wider community in the Discord
Who makes Drive Buy?
Glitchers are the developer behind Drive Buy. Glitchers is run by 2 brothers, Hugo and Max in Dalston, East London.