Seven years after the original racing game focused on destruction, Wreckfest 2 has launched on Steam Early Access for the PC. Once again developed by Finnish developers Bugbear Entertainment, it's currently available for £24.99, with a 20% launch discount for two weeks making it £19.99 until April 3rd, 2025 As an Early Access release, it's now abailable with a starting … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Hard Chargers DLC New Content Confirmed
Arriving for rally fans on March 25th, 2025, we now know what's included in the last of the planned expansion packs with the EA Sports WRC Hard Chargers DLC new content confirmed. The first thing to cover will be the six new cars arriving with the paid DLC, also available as part of the +24 Season Expansion Bundle, and they will be: As an older sim racer, I'm … [Read more...]
Supercross 25 Pre-order Bonuses Include Monster Jam Showdown
Releasing on April 10th, 2025, the Monster Energy Supercross 25 pre-order bonuses include Monster Jam Showdown if you opt for the top Dirt Master edition. There are three versions of the game available to pre-order now, with the Standard Edition earning you the Stars & Stripes Pack DLC, which is a customisation kit inspired by the American flag. The Special Edition also … [Read more...]
Rennsport Announce Console Releases With Cross-Play For 2025
There's big news for Xbox and PlayStation sim racers, as Rennsport announce console releases with Cross-Play for 2025. Which means PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S drivers will be able to compete against each other, and there will also be cross-platform progression across all three systems, synched with your Rennsport profile and app. That's big news for console racers, as until … [Read more...]
Adaptive AI Opponents Arrive With iRacing 2025 Season 2
While it's always been seen as the leader in competitive online sim racing, the single player AI experience has always been pretty good in iRacing. But it's about to get a lot more interesting as Adaptive AI opponents arrive with iRacing 2025 Season 2. AI racers were first introduced towards the end of 2019 and start of 2020, and since then more cars and tracks have been … [Read more...]
Asetek Launch A Range Of New Products And Upgrades
After promoting a big announcement for a few days, CEO Andre Eriksen has delivered as Asetek launch a range of new products and upgrades, including a new entry-level range which will be console compatible, free firmware updates and 360Hz iRacing compatability, and selling button boxes rather than wheels to improve the cost and upgradability of the Asetek range. T.H.O.R.P … [Read more...]
Simagic Co-founder Tyler Wang Has Left the Company
There's been a big change made at the sim racing hardware manufacturer, as Simagic co-founder Tyler Wang has left the company. Based in Shenzhen, China, the company began producing sim racing equipment in 2018, starting with the M10 wheelbase, GT1 wheel, and a 2.4G wireless quick release system. And they've since become well-established with the Alpha wheelbase range, the … [Read more...]
Licensed Hondas Confirmed For JDM: Japanese Drift Master
Due to launch on March 26th, 2025, you'll now have cars from four manufacturers to choose from, with licensed Hondas confirmed for JDM: Japanese Drift Master. The company joins Nissan, Mazda and Subaru in allowing their vehicles to appear in the simcade racer which uses manga to progress the storyline. The exact cars haven't been revealed yet, although the very short Honda … [Read more...]
MotoGP 25 Launches On April 30th 2025 With Flat Track And More
As the new season is about to begin in the real world with the Grand Prix Of Thailand, a new trailer and announcement have announced that MotoGP 25 launches on April 30th 2025 with Flat Track, Minibikes and Motards being added to help riders improve their skills, a new arcade experience, and circuits including Brno and the new Balaton Park in Hungary. Obviously as the … [Read more...]
Latest NASCAR 25 Developer Diary Looks At Career Mode
Due for release in Autumn 2025, more details are being shared about the licensed oval racing game as the latest NASCAR 25 Developer Diary looks at career mode. It's also now confirmed that NASCAR 25 will be released on PC as well as consoles. The video features a variety of staff from iRacing and Monster Games, including Dale Earnhardt Jr, along with NASCAR Craftsman Truck … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa EVO Update 1.6 Adds Two Cars And Fuji Speedway
The first update to be focused on adding content rather than fixing initial Early Access launch issues, Assetto Corsa EVO Update 1.6 adds two cars and Fuji Speedway when it arrives on Wednesday 19th, February 2025. This fits with the previously shared roadmap for the racing simulation, with Content Drop 1 outlined as including two cars, Fuji and 'new special events' which … [Read more...]
Monster Energy Supercross 25 Will Launch In April 2025
After the series took a break for 2024, Monster Energy Supercross 25 will launch in April 2025 for the PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Early Access will be available from April 7th, with the full release on April 10th. It's once again developed by Milestone, who have worked on the series since it debuted in 2018. This will be the seventh Supercross game released, and … [Read more...]
Upgraded New Next Level Racing GT Racer 2.0 Launches
With the original sim racing cockpit being a solid choice, the upgraded new Next Level Racing GT Racer 2.0 launches for the same price as the original, retailing at £379. It's always been a competitive choice if you're looking for a rig which supported direct drive wheels up to 13Nm, with a reclining sports seat. But for 2025, the Australian company has made some … [Read more...]
New Turtle Beach VelocityOne Multi-Shift Shifter and Handbrake
One of the more interesting and cost-effective sim racing products to launch recently is the new Turtle Beach VelocityOne Multi-Shift. Prices at £119.99 ($129.99), it allows you to choose between three different modes to use the Multi-Shift as a H-pattern gear shifter with seven speeds plus reverse, a sequential shifter, or a handbrake. Plus it also features a high and low … [Read more...]
Ridge Racer 64 Is Now Available Via Nintendo Switch Online
If you fancy a slightly unusual retro racer, then Ridge Racer 64 is now available via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. And it's good timing as the game celebrates its 25th anniversary in February. Released in 2000, it stands out in the Ridge Racer series by being the first game that wasn't actually developed by Namco. The name was licensed to Nintendo, … [Read more...]