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Rollcage
The Vault · 2000

Rollcage

The racing game where the track is as destructible as your opponents.
PublisherPsygnosis
Released2000
Players1-4 Players
Windows 95/98Arcade Racing
WeaponsDestructible EnvironmentInternet MultiplayerSpeed Pads

Rollcage is a futuristic arcade racing game developed by Attention to Detail and published by Psygnosis for Windows and PlayStation in 2000. Players control massive four-wheeled all-terrain vehicles, each with distinct acceleration, top speed, and grip ratings, across a series of high-speed tracks. The game distinguishes itself from conventional racers by incorporating heavy weaponry and destructible environments. Power-ups include guided missiles, teleportation devices that shunt opponents backward, and other offensive and defensive items. Collisions and explosions can destroy buildings, signage, and other structures lining the circuits, while vehicles can flip and continue driving on their roofs, climb vertical walls, and even traverse tunnel ceilings at sufficient speed. The physics model allows for dramatic, acrobatic crashes without ending the race. Multiplayer support via internet and LAN is included. Rollcage received positive reception for its breakneck pace, destructive gameplay, and technical performance, spawning a sequel, Rollcage Stage II, in 2001.

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In the News2 mentions
Mar 251999
Rollcage Released
March 25, 1999: Psygnosis announces the release of Rollcage, its ultra-destructive, three hundred and sixty degrees, no rules racing game.
Release
Nov 101998
Rollcage Announced
Psygnosis has announced Rollcage which is nothing less than the fastest, most explosive and outrageous game on wheels.
Release
How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
Original CD-ROM copies appear occasionally on eBay. Requires a Windows 95/98 PC with a 3D accelerator (Glide or Direct3D). Multi-player uses TCP/IP.
Modern Re-release
Rollcage Redux, an official enhanced version with widescreen support and modern OS compatibility, is available on GOG and Steam for $9.99. This is the recommended way to play.
Emulation / Other Options
The original Windows version can be run on modern systems with a wrapper like dgVoodoo2 or a virtual machine running Windows 98. Compatibility can be finicky; Rollcage Redux avoids these issues.
Game Record
PlatformWindows 95/98
DeveloperAttention to Detail
PublisherPsygnosis
GenreArcade Racing
Players1-4 Players
ReviewedMay 15, 1999
RestoredJune 5, 2026