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Richard Burns Rally for PC

Richard Burns Rally is a 2004 rally sim from Warthog and SCi. It is no longer sold digitally.

Updated Nov 2, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Steam and GOG do not sell it, and Gamesplanet stopped selling it. Used discs from auction sites and retro shops are the legal route.

Professional insight

Retro PC collectors check the disc, manual and CD key first.

The CD key is often printed in the manual.
UK, French and German copies shipped on DVD.
Spanish, Italian and Polish copies shipped on CD-ROM.
Scratched discs may fail mid-install on a modern drive.

Check the label

PC version, not the PS2, Xbox or Gizmondo edition.
Disc format: DVD or CD-ROM set, all discs present.
CD key included in the manual or case.
Language and region on the case back.
Disc surface photos showing no deep scratches.
SCi or Warthog branding on the case.

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Richard Burns Rally at a glance

PC release: September 2004, Europe
Developer: Warthog Games
Publisher: SCi Games

Red flags

Digital key sellers for a game with no digital store.
Burned discs or plain sleeves without printed art.
Listings with stock photos only.

Setup tips

Install the official patches after the base game.
The community RSF plugin adds cars, stages and online play.
Use a wheel and pedals for the intended handling.
Run in compatibility mode if the installer fails.

Common questions

Is Richard Burns Rally on Steam?: No. Steam has a community group only, not a store page.
Why is it not on GOG?: Community posts point to unclear rights after Square Enix bought SCi.
Does it run on modern Windows?: Many players run it with official patches and community fixes.