Thu May 15 2025
- bug fixes and polish
Overdrive 2.6 is a specialized utility app designed for the Anki Overdrive physical battle racing system. For owners of the physical track and cars, this version is a bittersweet but necessary tool. It 'reverts' the experience to a more popular legacy version of the software, bringing back missions and characters that fans had missed. The core experience of 'robot supercars' learning your track remains incredible—there’s still nothing quite like seeing physical cars hunt you down using A.I.
However, potential users should be warned that this is not a standalone video game; it requires the physical Overdrive hardware to function. Recent reviews have noted some connectivity issues with modern iOS versions and Bluetooth pairing, which can be frustrating. When it works, the tactical depth—using virtual weapons to affect physical car speeds—is pure magic. It’s a niche product for a dedicated community, but it remains the only way to experience the world’s most intelligent battle racing system.
Controls physical robotic Supercars
Returning legacy missions and characters
A.I. that learns physical track layouts
Virtual weapon and car customization
Ensure your physical cars are charged and your Bluetooth is on. Open the app and place the cars on the track; the app will automatically detect and link to your Supercars to begin the track scanning process.
During a race, use the app interface to fire virtual weapons. Hitting an opponent's car with a 'Tractor Beam' or 'Cannon' will cause their physical car to slow down or spin out on the track.
No, this app is a controller designed specifically for the Anki Overdrive physical racing set.
I had a great time playing with the cars until they didn’t connect anymore. Me and my brother were playing with them, but then they just stopped allowing us to connect to them. I hope that the developers see this so they can fix this bug. TLDR: the cars stopped connecting.
I recently attempted to use my Anki Overdrive racing system, which I have owned and carefully stored for years. Upon doing so, I discovered that the original Anki Overdrive app is no longer available, and that control of the vehicles now requires your paid replacement application (“Overdrive 2.6”). I purchased this app for approximately $3.00 in good faith. Unfortunately, despite following all provided instructions and extensive troubleshooting, the app is entirely non-functional for its intended purpose. The vehicles will not pair or connect reliably (or at all) with a modern iPhone, rendering the physical product unusable. As a result, I am left with hardware that cannot be operated due solely to software and support failures outside of my control. Charging customers for an application that does not reliably function — particularly when it is the only supported method to operate previously purchased hardware — is unacceptable. The lack of clear documentation, the removal of legacy support, and the absence of a reliable pairing solution effectively brick a product that was sold as a premium, long-term system. I find this situation especially disappointing given that customers are being asked to pay again simply to access functionality that was originally included at purchase — and even then, it doesn’t work.
I like this game a lot but do not use the battle option for the cars cause that just takes forever and the only way to get points is holding down a button while you’re attacking an opponent because that button makes you attack your opponent well that takes forever because y you might never catch up with your opponent making difficult to win or lose cause that would just take forever five story because it’s so fun
The game is working ok, but the tournament progress and stars are not saving. Same thing with all badge achievements. When I exit back to the main menu and try to continue the tournament, my progress is lost and I restart against Crash Bot. But the cars, upgrades, player rank, and coins are saving fine. Please fix this issue as soon as possible. I know this game is old but I really want to get back to playing it after all these years. Please respond back soon.
You need the overdrive physical toy just so you know, kinda obvious though. Anyway overdrive is great and I would recommend buying it! You will love it. People say bad things about ddl and yes there are things they’ve done I don’t agree with. But they are actually trying to somewhat do what a normal company does. Anki was the goat tho.
I remember when it first came out it was free to download and then you just made in app purchases for more tokens to upgrade now let’s see if it’s the same I had to buy the new one but must be better. 5 stars for nostalgic value it’s a great way to get the family bonding and competitive even learning how to repair things like soldering new battery.
I rate this game pretty good since I used to play it very young and I love this game but there is a problem with using the super trucks, please fix this problem because Every time I want to use the super truck and click the begin scan button it force quits you out the app. Please fix this issue
I love overdrive and Cozmo and vector we need more updates for these apps even though it’s brand new, and also for these Cozmo app icon instead of Cozmo 1.0 looking curious like “who are u looking at?” Could u replace it with Cozmo 2.0 looking curious instead.






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