"Drive Cars with Eye Control: Open Drive Now in Early Access on Android"

Open Drive, a revolutionary racing game designed for mobile devices, has been released in early access on Android. Developed by the charity organization SpecialEffect in collaboration with Sun & Moon Studios, this game is not just another racing app—it's a beacon of accessibility and inclusivity in gaming.

What’s the Game About?

Open Drive is crafted to be adaptable, allowing players to enjoy the game using a variety of input methods, including touch, keyboard and mouse, switch access, and controllers. Its core design principle is inclusivity, making it an ideal choice for players with diverse physical abilities.

One of the most groundbreaking features of Open Drive is its mobile-specific eye control, which uses a compatible eye gaze camera to let players steer by simply looking left or right. This innovation opens up the world of open-world driving games to those who rely on alternative input methods like eye gaze, significantly enhancing accessibility for players with physical challenges. The eye control feature is available across all four distinct open worlds of the game: Stunt, Speed, Snow, and Meadow.

The gameplay in Open Drive is highly flexible, catering to various play styles. Whether you prefer to relax and drive around collecting orbs or chase high scores with daring jumps using vehicles like the Roadster, Trickster, or Speedster, the game accommodates your pace and preferences. You can even adjust the speed to your liking. To get a better feel for what Open Drive offers, check out the early access announcement trailers below.

Open Drive Is Now Out in Early Access

Open Drive intelligently auto-detects the control method you're using and adjusts the game settings accordingly. For those using Android's Switch Access, the game offers full support. Each input method in Open Drive has its own tailored setup. For touch controls, you can choose between 'Precise' and 'Classic' modes, allowing you to steer by tapping or controlling the car directionally with a few taps. Similarly, there are specific setups for Switch Access, mouse, keyboard, and Android-compatible gamepad/controllers.

Currently available in early access on Android, Open Drive's eye control feature is not yet fully implemented. However, once the full version is released later this summer, you'll be able to experience this feature for free. In the meantime, you can explore Open Drive on the Google Play Store if it piques your interest.

For more on innovative gaming experiences, don't miss our coverage of the No Man’s Sky-like RPG shooter, Auroria: A Playful Journey, also available on Android.