In an effort to make their premium sim racing products more accessible to those with smaller budgets, both Simucube and Ascher Racing begin selling refurbished products from their ranges. It makes sense, given the strong secondhand market for quality sim racing equipment. And it's common in other automotive industries, with most car and motorcycle manufacturers running used … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Update 5 And 2024 Pack 5 Delayed Until June
Planned to include driver swaps, team-based play and custom liveries along with the final 2024 season DLC, the Le Mans Ultimate Update 5 and 2024 Pack 5 have now been delayed until June 10th, 2025. Orginally scheduled for early May, Motorsport Games and developers Studio 397 now have a few additional weeks to try and get things in place. “As we approached our original … [Read more...]
Four Cars Coming To Gran Turismo 7 In A Mid-May Update
Normally new content is released by Poplyphony Digital on a fairly slick schedule following a teaser by CEO Kazunori Yamauchi, but thanks to a slight mishap, we already know the four cars coming to Gran Turismo 7 in a mid-May update on the 15th. The usual update at the end of the month didn't happen in April, and then a server maintenance notice was posted for May 15th. But … [Read more...]
Beaulieu Adds A Simulator As Part Of The Icons of Formula 1
Given that most sim racers are also fans of real motorsport, there are plenty of good reasons for a trip to the National Motor Museum. And now Beaulieu adds a simulator as part of the Icons of Formula 1 display. Entry to the display is included in a normal ticket, and eight F1 cars are on display to representate each decade, starting with a 1950 BRM V16 driven by Juan Manuel … [Read more...]
New RoadCraft Trailer Shows Co-Op GamePlay
One of the best things about the MudRunner and SnowRunner series has been working together with friends. Or having them laugh as they winch you out of a ditch for the third time in as many minutes. So with the game releasing on May 20th, 2025, it makes sense that a new RoadCraft tailer shows co-op gameplay. The key details of multiplayer are that you can have up to four … [Read more...]
Project Motor Racing Confirm The Morgan Aero 8 And N-GT Class
With the current car roster and the latest teaser image and audio file, it's not a huge surprise to see Project Motor Racing confirm the Morgan Aero 8 and N-GT class for their upcoming racing sim. But it's nice to see developers Straight4 Studios demonstrate their love of the spirit of racing, and how it will be shared in their new title. The 2004 Morgan Aero 8 GTN The … [Read more...]
Bounty Off Road Launches On Steam Early Access
Developed by KODgames, who previously released Bounty:Drag Racing in May 2024, Bounty Off Road launches on Steam Early Access with a 10% discount until April 24th 2025. Apparently inspired by offroading games from the early 2000s, you're able to take part in trail, rally, race and hill climb events with multiplayer lobbies of up to 16 players, along with complete trails to … [Read more...]
The Bus Phase 3.0 Update Adds Multiplayer
The final Early Access period has begun for the urban driving simulator, as The Bus Phase 3.0 Update adds multiplayer for free to all players. Developed by TML-Studios and published by Aerosoft, it's been available since March 2021, with almost 6,000 player reviews rating it as Mostly Positive in that time. Included in this update is the addition of multiplayer free play … [Read more...]
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Update 0.11.2 Released
Since the release of photo mode, Genki have pushed out some smaller fixes and improvements, with the latest Tokyo Xtreme Racer Update 0.11.2 now available to download. Many of the new features are expanding what's available in photo mode, including a longer focus distance and auto-focus. But there have been changes made to the bottom of some cars to avoid them 'bottoming … [Read more...]
New JDM: Japanese Drift Master Video Shows Drift Tuning
Now due to launch on May 21st 2025 for the PC, a new JDM: Japanese Drift Master video shows drift tuning options available in the game. Originally planned for release in March and announced back in 2023, the launch of the game was delayed as developers Gaming Factory wanted to a bit more time to add some 'final polish'. And now we know how you'll also be able to add tuning … [Read more...]
First Over The Hill Gameplay Trailer Released
You can start getting excited about the upcoming off-road exploration game from Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games, with the first Over The Hill gameplay trailer released as part of the Triple-i Initiative, during which a group of indie studios banded together to share news and premieres. The game is due to arrive first on Steam for the PC in 2025, letting you 1-4 players … [Read more...]
New Next Level Racing F-GT Pro Cockpit Launches
Expanding the higher end of the range from the Australian sim racing manufacturer, the new Next Level Racing F-GT Pro Cockpit launches to offer both Formula and GT layouts, as an official FIA licensed product which comes in at £899. It's built with a 50mm steel tube chassis finished in metallic gloss power coat, and can handle Direct Drive wheels up to 25NM and heavy-duty … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport Update 19 Focuses On Porsche
Ahead of the May 2025 20th Anniversary content, the April Forza Motorsport Update 19 focuses on Porsche, with eight new cars from the German manufacturer and a whole host of events. Some non-Porsche highlights include the introduction of Spec Division Rivals requiring you to use the same set tunes as in Featured Multiplayer. So you can still pick different cars within the 22 … [Read more...]
TrackDayR Update 1.0.118.019 Adds No Hands Wheelies
You can now show off with a new trick as TrackDayR Update 1.0.118.019 adds no hands wheelies to the moves available. Also part of the regular update is a re-worked throttle simulation which might make it easier to keep the front wheel off the ground, along with general track and off-road riding. The balancing point for wheelies has also been tuned, so that you can hopefully … [Read more...]
Project Motor Racing Confirm The TVR Tuscan T400R
Having recently announced that the 2004/2005 GT championship class will be part of the upcoming sim racing title, now Project Motor Racing confirm the TVR Tuscan T400R as another car from that era. Founded in 1946 by Trevor Wilkinson, Blackpool-based TVR had reintroduced the Tuscan name in 1989 with a one-make race series, and then a completely separate road car with the … [Read more...]