OutRunners
OutRunners is a sequel to the classic arcade racer OutRun. It puts you behind the wheel of 8 different race cars with the aim being coming up first on a world-wide cross-country racing tournament. As mentioned you get to select from 8 differently tuned cars, each with different handling and speed specs. and then ride out in hopes of getting the trophy. At the end of each stage you get to select between different branching routes that determine what your next stage will be, and thus the different routes you take to the end game determine what ending you get (if you manage to beat the other players). OutRunners places a big emphasis on competitive gameplay as you are always racing against anot...
- Genre
- Racing / Driving
- Year
- 1994
- Developer
- SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
- Publisher
- Data East USA, Inc.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
OutRunners frequently asked questions
How do I play OutRunners online with a friend?
OutRunners (Genesis/Mega Drive) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play OutRunners on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find OutRunners in the Genesis/Mega Drive library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does OutRunners netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play OutRunners for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play OutRunners on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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