The multiplayer servers for both games were originally shut down several years ago. This left many players disappointed, as the online "Free Ride" and "Racing" modes were a key part of the game's appeal, allowing friends to drive together across various maps.
In response to the shutdown, a devoted fan community launched petitions on Change.org and other social media platforms. The petitions, which called for developer Ovilex Software to reactivate the servers, gained a loyal following over the years. While the petitions did not reach millions of signatures as some initially claimed, their persistent push for the game's revival ultimately caught the attention of the developers.
A win for fan persistence
The decision to reactivate the multiplayer servers demonstrates the power of dedicatedThe multiplayer servers for both games were originally shut down several years ago. This left many players disappointed, as the online "Free Ride" and "Racing" modes were a key part of the game's appeal, allowing friends to drive together across various maps.
In response to the shutdown, a devoted fan community launched petitions on Change.org and other social media platforms. The petitions, which called for developer Ovilex Software to reactivate the servers, gained a loyal following over the years. While the petitions did not reach millions of signatures as some initially claimed, their persistent push for the game's revival ultimately caught the attention of the developers.
 
A win for fan persistence
The decision to reactivate the multiplayer servers demonstrates the power of dedicated