For a small indie dev team, it seems that every possible way to ride a motorcycle will soon be virtually recreated, as a major TrackDayR update 1.0.102.63 adds Flat Track to the sim title. Having already added motocross and supermoto bikes and circuits to the motorcycle sim, flat track is a logical addition. So the update adds the HFT450F bike, and a category of tracks … [Read more...]
iRacing 2024 Season 1 Patch 2 Released
Christmas offers a chance for many of us to indulge our sim racing during some time off, and there are some new tweaks and improvements to download with iRacing 2024 Season 1 Patch 2 released. It's a fairly small update, coming in around 364MB, with the most notable changces being a tuning pass for the New Damage Model across the GTP, LMP2 and LMP3 classes. And some slightly … [Read more...]
Free Drift CE Update Adds The Takuya Track
It's been a while since developed ECC Games have released new content, but a new free Drift CE update adds the Takuya track, with some new challenges to take on. There's no word on who the route might have been named after, but there are some other fixes and improvements included with the update, including fixes for 'occasional steering wheel hardware-related' crashes, and … [Read more...]
RIDE 5 Racing Icons Pack Adds Five Bikes And Estoril
Arriving just before Christmas, the new RIDE 5 Racing Icons Pack adds five bikes and Estoril to the motorcycling game. The paid DLC will cost you £7.99, and includes the following motorbikes: It's not a particularly unusual selection, although the Bimota BB3 isn't the most common bike to ride or own. The K5 was the top sportsbike when it was released, and still has … [Read more...]
Steam Early Access Launch For Mechanic Simulator Wrench
The first title from developers Missing Digit, there's been a Steam Early Access launch for mechanic simulator Wrench, which challenges you to prepare and maintain race cars. Both standard and virtual reality modes are available, with the early access beta period expected to last between six and eight months. Two cars can currently be worked on, with the real Bauer Catfish, … [Read more...]
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 AcceleRacers Expansion Pack Due Soon
Fans of the animated series will be happy to see the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 AcceleRacers Expansion Pack due soon. It's due to be released on December 21, 2023, across all platforms. And will add a new environment, along with two customisation sets and four vehicles to Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged. The four iconic cars are the Chicane of Karma Eiss, the Ratified … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Husqvarna 2023 and Compound Packs
Rainbow Studios and THQ Nordic have completed their busy December release schedule with the MX vs ATV Legends Husqvarna 2023 and Compound Packs both now available. They follow four other DLC releases this month, with the 2023 Honda and Suzuki packs the first to arrive, followed by the 2023 KTM and Kawasaki DLC. As with the other additional content, the Husqvarna Pack 2023 … [Read more...]
The RIDE 5 Free Pack 03 DLC Adds Two Iconic Motorcycles
Bike fans should be happy as the RIDE 5 free Pack 03 DLC adds two iconic motorcycles as it becomes available to download for nothing across the PC and console versions of the game. First up is the 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 900R Ninja, which was the first to use the Ninja name in America. But it's also more famous among most people by being the bike ridden by Tom Cruise in Top Gun, … [Read more...]
Switch Racer Sunrise GP Is Coming To Steam In 2024
Arcade Switch racer Sunrise GP is coming to Steam in 2024, after launching on the Nintendo console back in April. Developed by Garage 5 and published by Gamedust, the casual racing game is inspired by classic cars from Eastern Europe, which makes a change from the usual selection available in most titles. Combined with the cartoon-style graphics and synth wave soundtrack, … [Read more...]
Art of Rally Mobile Version Delayed Until January 2024
There's been a slightly delay with the Art of Rally Mobile Version delayed until January 2024 for iOS, and the Android edition following at a later date. Announced earlier this year, the mobile release is being handled by Noodlecake Games, who said that the extra time is needed to hone the controls, optimise the performance across devices, and add support for more 3rd party … [Read more...]
Karting Superstars Patch 1.0.5 Adds Ducking and Collisions
The follow-up to Circuit Superstars launched on Steam Early Access in September 2023, and Karting Superstars Patch 1.0.5 adds ducking and collisions to liven up the racing. Ducking to draft is a feature of kart racing, as drivers can reduce their drag, especially if they're taller than their rivals. It's essentially human-powered DRS. And that comes to the game in a feature … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa Competizione GT2 Pack Teased For January
With more power and less aerodynamics than the GT3 class, there's some excitement around the Assetto Corsa Competizione GT2 pack teased for January. The first video released has revealed two of the upcoming cars, with the Porsche 935, and the Porsche 911 GT2 RS CS EVO Kit. The Fanatec GT2 European Series features two classes, with Pro-Am and Am drivers, piloting cars with up … [Read more...]
Upgraded New Moza Racing R16 and R21 Wheel Bases
While they may look the same as older models, the upgraded new Moza Racing R16 and R21 wheel bases feature the "NextGen Force 2.0" feedback system first available on the R12 model. This should give you more clarity and richness, with less granularity. So you don't get any more power and torque, but the revised version of the force feedback filtering algorithm should let you … [Read more...]
MX Vs ATV Legends 2023 Honda and Suzuki DLC Released
The first of a range of new content this month featuring current bikes and quads has arrived with the MX Vs ATV Legends 2023 Honda and Suzuki DLC released. The two new paid DLC packs add a total of eight vehicles, and will be followed by the 2023 Kawasaki and KTM Packs on December 12th, and the 2023 Husqvarna Pack on December 19th, along with the Compound Pack (KTM RD Field … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Official DTM 2023 Car Pack DLC Announced
Planned for release in mid-December 2023, the RaceRoom Official DTM 2023 Car Pack DLC has been announced with a total of 23 cars, including the new Ferrari 296 GT3 and Audi R8 LMS EVO II. That number include the various team entries, so you get the five Audi R8 LMS EVO II cars raced by Abt, Engstler and Attempto, the four BMW M4 GT3s of Schubert and Project 1, the six … [Read more...]