Welcome to the first public version!
We’re excited to launch the very first Early Access release of Dust – a stylized 3D racing game developed as part of a diploma project by a team of four students.
This release marks the foundation of what’s to come – and you can be part of it from the very beginning.
What’s Included in Version 0.1
✅ Singleplayer Mode
Race against AI opponents, earn coins, and sharpen your driving skills on our first map.
✅ Time Trial Mode
Chase your best times and compete for the top spot on the global leaderboard (powered by LootLocker).
✅ Coin System & Dealership
Earn coins through races and unlock new vehicles, each with unique driving characteristics.
✅ Vehicle & Track Selection
Choose from a selection of vehicles and drive through the stylized Desert Map.
✅ Vehicle Stats Overview
Each car displays stats like speed, grip, and handling via intuitive bar indicators – helping you choose the right vehicle for your playstyle.
✅ Graphics & Audio Settings
Customize visual quality, audio levels, and key bindings in a straightforward settings menu.
✅ Account Login & Cloud Saving
Log in to save your progress and keep your unlocked content across devices.
✅ Live Leaderboard on the Website
Check your Time Trial ranking live via the official Dust website.
Known Limitations
⚠️ No multiplayer or online racing (yet)
⚠️ Only one map available in this build
⚠️ UI and animations are functional but not final
⚠️ Sound effects are functional but not final
⚠️ No sound effects for collisions or environment elements
⚠️ No UI-controller support at this stage
Coming Soon
🔜 More maps and vehicles
🔜 Improved AI behavior
🔜 Enhanced vehicle physics
🔜 Full controller/gamepad support
🔜 Visual upgrades for UI and menus
🔜 Additional game modes
📣 We Want Your Feedback!
This is an early version – Dust is playable, but still under active development.
We’d love to hear your feedback, ideas, or bug reports – feel free to join our Discord server or message us on instagram!
Thanks for playing, testing, and supporting Dust!
We’re looking forward to what the road ahead brings.