Having announced a potential acquisition in November 2025, it's been confirmed today that Asetek accepts the takeover offer from CQXA Holdings. The deal will see CQXA Holdings Pte Ltd, a wholly owned and controlled subsidiary of Suzhou Chunqiu Electronic Technology Co Ltd hold 95.3% of the shares in Asetek, once all the legal and regulatory requirements have been met. The … [Read more...]
New PXN GT ONE Steering Wheel Launches At £199
There's a new cost-effective option for upgrading your sim racing setup as the new PXN GT One steering wheel launches at £199 with an initial 9% discount on the standard cost of £219. It's the first 300mm GT3 and Formula wheel from Chinese brand, aimed at entry and mid-level set-ups. Obviously it's fully compatible with the PXN range of VD Series direct drive wheelbases, but … [Read more...]
Truck Driver: The American Dream Steam Launch Story Trailer
Previously released for the PlayStation and Xbox a couple of years ago, there's now a Truck Driver: The American Dream Steam launch story trailer to promote both the PC release and new features coming to the console versions at the same time. Having launched to mixed reviews, the current Steam rating is "mostly negative", but with a PC demo available since February, at least … [Read more...]
Road Truckers: New Beginning Playtest And Demo Due Soon
Being developed as an indie trucking sim with RPG elements for the PC and PlayStation 5 by Road Studio S.A, you'll be able to try it for yourself with a Road Truckers: New Beginning playtest and demo due soon. The previous game from Road Studio was Alaskan Road Truckers, released in 2023, which has a mixed rating on Steam. This time you're a truck driver from the town of … [Read more...]
Over the Hill Closed Playtest To Celebrate 1 Million Steam Wishlists
Funselektor and Strelka Games have announced there will be an Over the Hill closed playtest to celebrate 1 million Steam wishlists so far. A release date hasn't been confirmed beyond some time in 2026, but you can register until April 16th for the chance to try out the new game celebrating a golden age of offroading between April 24th-26th on Steam. Originally scheduled to … [Read more...]
Formula Legends Iconic Tracks DLC Adds 3 Familiar Circuits
The latest paid addition to the 3DClouds retro-themed racing game has arrived, and the Formula Legends Iconic Tracks DLC adds 3 familiar circuits for motorsport fans. Inspired by real venues, it's not too tricky to work out which locations provided the basis for each circuit. The included tracks and layouts are: They're not only available in quick races and time trials, … [Read more...]
DiRT Rally 2.0 Clubs Will Be Shut Down In July 2026
EA has announced that DiRT Rally 2.0 Clubs will be shut down in July 2026, although other online features will still work as normal for the foreseeable future. The reason is that the game website which hosts Racenet Clubs, is being shut down on July 8th, which means accessing Clubs in-game will produce an error message. DiRT Rally 2.0 originally launched for the PC, PS4 and … [Read more...]
The Latest RIDE 6 Update Adds Local Split-Screen Racing
As fun as racing can be online, there's still a place for humiliating someone sat next to you. And developers Milestone obviously agree, as the latest RIDE 6 update adds local split-screen racing. The newest addition to the long-running motorcycle franchise was released in February 2026, and came with new features including a festival hub named RIDE Fest, boss chapters … [Read more...]
Project Motor Racing Free On Game Pass For A Limited Time
Xbox Series X|S owners can try out the sim racing title for nothing, with Project Motor Racing free on Game Pass for a limited time. It's available for the weekend until Sunday April 12, 2026. Unfortunately this doesn't carry over to Game Pass for the PC, but it was available to play for free on Steam for four days at the end of March, so it's hard to complain too much. And … [Read more...]
Pre-Orders Open For The Bus Bound Release On April 30
With up to four multiplayer drivers and from publisher Saber Interactive, pre-orders open for the Bus Bound release on April 30, 2026. The new driving simulator is being developed by stillalive studios, who previously worked on Bus Simulator 16, 18 and '21, and with Saber also home to RoadCraft, Snow Runner and more, it should be pretty interesting. It will be available for the … [Read more...]
New 15-Minute MotoGP 26 Gameplay Video
With the game launching on April 29, 2026, there's a new 15-minute MotoGP 26 gameplay video released by developers Milestone to boost your interest with footage featuring dry and wet MotoGP races, Motard and 1000cc production bikes. The latest release in the official licensed franchise has a revamped physics model with a rider-based handling system, demonstrated by onboard … [Read more...]
RoadCraft Reclaim Expansion DLC Adds Maps And Vehicles
The second major addition to the construction and rebuilding game has arrived as the RoadCraft Reclaim Expansion DLC adds maps and vehicles, along with two new gameplay mechanics. Originally released in May 2025, the launch was accompanied by the Rebuild expansion DLC, which added two maps and five vehicles. But developers Saber Interactive and publishers Focus Entertainment … [Read more...]
Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths Set For A March 30, 2026
Fancy spending your time driving around South America and fixing up your truck as it takes damage from rought terrtain and obstacles? You'll have the opportunity soon with the release of Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths set for a March 30, 2026 release on Steam for the PC. It's developed by Polish studio Atomic Jelly, who previously developed Rally Mechanic Simulator with … [Read more...]
Formula Legends Adds Late 2020s DLC And Free 1950s Cars
There's lots of new content available now from developer 3DClouds as their retro arcade racer Formula Legends adds Late 2020s DLC and free 1950s cars, along with new championships, tracks, teams, drivers and more. One example of the Late 20's cars is available to everyone to use in Custom and Time Attack modes, along with all the 1950s content, while the full 2020's pack … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Tease The Alpine A110 GT4 Evo and Spa
With the Q1 2026 update arriving soon, RaceRoom tease the Alpine A110 GT4 Evo and Spa as new and returning content. Having previously been available, the license renewal for Spa-Francorchamps apparently took longer than expected, meaning that the famous circuit hasn't been available to purchase since the middle of 2024. Apparently it's newly-developed, although whether that … [Read more...]