Distance for PS5, PS4 launches July 9

Refract will release arcade racing platformer Distance for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on July 9 at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET. Wishlisting is available now via PlayStation Store.

Distance first launched in Early Access for PC via Steam on December 9, 2014, followed by a full release on September 18, 2018. A PlayStation 4 version was announced in December 2014, and a PlayStation VR version was announced in December 2015.

Here is an overview of the game, via PlayStation Store:

Distance is not just a race; it’s a journey—one filled with perilous speeds, gravity-defying stunts, and the relentless pursuit of the unknown.

Melding the intensity of arcade racing with the agility of parkour, Distance catapults you into a neon-soaked world shrouded in mystery. Adapt quickly using your car’s abilities to jump, flip, and fly to overcome deadly hazards and survive.

• Thrilling Campaign – Dive into an immersive single-player adventure that takes you into the heart of darkness. Pursue an enigmatic threat and uncover the secrets of the city.
• Arcade Frenzy – Earn medals to unlock over 150 tracks in modes like Sprint, Challenge, and Stunt. Race ghosts to take on the leaderboards’ best.
• Couch Multiplayer – Challenge up to 4 opponents in high-stakes split-screen races, or try unique arena-based modes like Reverse Tag and Stunt.
• Endless Tracks – With Trackmogrify, enjoy never-ending challenges with randomly generated tracks.
• Electrifying Soundtrack – Get your pulse racing with an original soundtrack that perfectly complements the game’s atmospheric vibe.

Distance is a spiritual successor to the award-winning Nitronic Rush created at DigiPen Institute of Technology. It was widely praised for its innovative mechanics, visual style, audio design, and atmosphere.