Sega Rally 2 is an arcade racing game developed by Smilebit and released in 1998, serving as the direct follow-up to Sega Rally Championship. Originally launched in arcades, it was subsequently ported to the Dreamcast and PC. Like its predecessor, the game focuses on rally-style racing across varied terrain, emphasizing the handling differences between surface types such as dirt, gravel, and tarmac. Players compete across a selection of rally stages, managing traction and speed through corners to achieve the fastest possible times. The arcade origins of the title are reflected in its accessible, reflex-driven gameplay, which prioritizes moment-to-moment excitement over the strict simulation approach found in other racing titles of the era. The Dreamcast version brought the arcade experience to home audiences, making it one of the more prominent racing titles available on that platform at launch.
