Released in February 2024, it seems a lot of people have been tempted by a driving survival adventure game, as Pacific Drive sells 1 million copies ahead of a big update. Developed by indie outfit Ironwood Studios, the team of less than 20 people has followed up their original launch with a trio of free content updates and four cosmetic DLC packs so far, along with regularly … [Read more...]
The Best Way To Return To Sim Racing After Taking A Break
Even professional eSports atheletes take holidays or need to recover from injuries. And for the rest of us, life can often interfere with our hobby. Alternatively, you might be feeling bored or burned out from lapping virtual cars. But when you're coming back, what's the best way to return to sim racing after taking a break? I've had experience of this due to a couple of … [Read more...]
EA Sports F1 24 Wins At The 2025 D.I.C.E Awards
The award for Best Racing Game of 2024 has gone to Codemasters and Electronic Arts, as EA Sports F1 24 wins at the 2025 D.I.C.E Awards. Hosted by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS), the annual awards have been going since 1998, with more than 33,000 AIAS members voting to select the winners from the final list of nominees. And along with being the main … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Update v1.5.8 Released
Despite announcing free roam game Over The Hill for 2025, and releasing Golden Lap in 2024, Funselektor Labs are still maintaining their most popular title, with the small Art of Rally Update v1.5.8 released. There are only a few changes to note, but more performance optimisations are always welcome. And you can now avoid damage driving over some bridges, embankments and … [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...]
Grab F1 Manager 2024 For Free On The Epic Games Store
You can currently grab F1 Manager 2024 for free on the Epic Games Store. It's available for nothing until February 20th, 2025, and you just need to log in and add it to your library. Obviously this deal is only available for the PC version of the motorsport management game, although the Switch version is currently on sale at 60% off until the 4th March. And it's certainly … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport Update 17 Adds Nine New Cars
With a theme of daily racers meaning performance hatchbacks or saloons you could drive to the shops or the track, the latest Forza Motorsport Update 17 adds nine new cars. Five are from Hyundai, and three come from Toyota, along with the lone 2022 Mazda MX-5 RF. Other notable changes include an improved Rival select system which changes how friends and random players get … [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...]
Hot Lap Racing Gets A New Track And A 40% Discount
The arcade racer for PC and Nintendo Switch has been available since July 2024, but it might be worth picking up right now as Hot Lap Racing gets a new track and a 40% discount during the Steam Couch Co-Op Fest until February 17th, 2025. It's not the only racing title to be discounted as part of the Steam sale. But it's probably the only one to now feature the Circuit des … [Read more...]
Both Recharge and ReCharge RC: High Voltage Coming Soon
In a slightly confusing situation, there are two radio-controlled car games with very similar names about to arrive from different developers. With both Recharge and ReCharge RC: High Voltage coming soon, you'll need to either choose between them, or potentiall invest in both. Recharge is currently scheduled to arrive first on Steam Early Access in Q1 2025, developed by … [Read more...]
Wreckfest 2 Will Launch On Steam Early Access In March 2025
After being announced at the THQ Nordic Showcase 2024 event, it's confirmed that Wreckfest 2 will launch on Steam Early Access in March 2025. Available from March 20th, it's been revealed that races will be against up to 23 other players or AI, and that there will be racing and derby modes as in the original, but powered by an overhauled physics engine. And you'll be able to … [Read more...]
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition Now On Steam
After iRacing moved into publishing console racing games with the original World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing back in 2022, you can play the sequel on your PC with World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 Gold Edition now on Steam. The obvious question is why you'd buy a separate title when iRacing is available on the PC and includes dirt racing with the same cars and tracks? One key … [Read more...]
KartKraft Is Now Accessible And Playable Again
There's a lot of justifiable criticism of Motorsport Games for various reasons past and present, but to be fair, KartKraft is now accessible and playable again after a server connection issue caused seven days of authentication issues when you tried to get into the karting sim. The issue occurred because KartKraft requires a server connection when you log into the game. In … [Read more...]