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| Developer(s) | Ironwood Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Kepler Interactive |
| Director(s) | Alexander Dracott |
| Producer(s) | Alyssa Askew |
| Designer(s) | Seth Rosen |
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| Artist(s) | Larry Vargas |
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| Composer(s) | Wilbert Roget II |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| Release | February 22, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Survival |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Pacific Drive is a 2024 survival game developed by Ironwood Studios and published by Kepler Interactive. The game is set in the Pacific Northwest, which the player traverses on foot or in a station wagon as they attempt to find a way to escape. It uses a first-person perspective; the player must attempt to avoid anomalies and obstacles. The vehicle can be repaired and customized at the player's garage.
Development of Pacific Drive began in 2019 after the founding of Ironwood Studios. Creative director Alexander Dracott conceived the idea while driving through the Olympic Peninsula. He considered creating the game independently but soon realized he would need a team, which he began building during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pacific Drive was announced in September 2022, and was released for the PlayStation 5 and Windows on February 22, 2024. The game received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at its atmosphere, characters, and vehicle design, but criticism towards its repetitive and difficult gameplay.