Inspired by the likes of Mad Max, car combat roleplaying games started appearing in the 1980s, most notably Car Wars and Dark Future. But on a computer or console it opens up a whole new world of opportunities, as shown by turn-based War on Wheels announced for the PC in 2026. It's developed by Irish indie studio Psychic Software, who have been running vehicle combat MMO … [Read more...]
NACON Connect Showcase Is Postponed Until May 2026
After filing for insolvency in February 2026, it's not really surprising to see that the NACON Connect showcase is postponed until May 2026. The French publisher of racing and driving titles including Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Gear.Club Unlimited 3, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge, Endurance Motorsport Series, the official licensed MXGP and WRC games and until … [Read more...]
Asetek Racing Sponsors The iRacing FF1600 Rookie Series
It probably won't make a huge difference when you're competing in the junior open wheel category, but now Asetek Racing sponsors the iRacing FF1600 Rookie series, starting from March 17, 2026. Some of the official partners do offer prizes as part of their support, but so far the official partnership means you can add an Asetek Racing logo to your car, and the Danish sim … [Read more...]
Motorsport Manager Gets A First Update In Eight Years
The PC racing management game originally released in 2016 now appears to be coming back to life as Motorsport Manager gets a first update in eight years. Developed by PlaySport Games after an initial release for mobile back in 2014, Motorsport Manager was published by Sega. And while they've released other mobile titles since then, development of the PC title ended in … [Read more...]
Car Dealer Simulator Launches On PlayStation In February 2026
If you fancy a change of pace from sim racing, Car Dealer Simulator launches on PlayStation in February 2026, available for both PS4 and PS5. Developed by Garage Monkeys, creators of a range of car-related sim titles, it was originally released for the PC in May 2025, and current has a very positive review score after selling more than 400,000 copies. There's also a demo … [Read more...]
Moto Rush Reborn Demo Available For Steam Next Fest
Announced at the start of the year, you can try out the futuristic 'action-arcade runner' for yourself with an updated Moto Rush Reborn demo available for Steam Next Fest. The arcade racing game puts you on a motorcycle with a demon-possessed engine, and you'll need to tackle obstacles, collect Demonic Symbols to unlock manage pages explaining the story, and finish a total … [Read more...]
Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access Update 0.5 Released
Following on from the news that the sim will no longer feature a career more in the future, Kunos Simulazioni are trying to get things back on that with Assetto Corsa EVO Early Access Update 0.5 now available. The main attractions are seven new cars and two circuits to drive. The most interesting to me are the classic road cars, with the 1983 Audi Sport quattro, Volkswagen … [Read more...]
RaceRoom Is Running A Special Test Event On February 14
With the new ranked multiplayer system boosting driver numbers, it was a shame to see the Daytona 2.4 Hour Special Event unable to run as planned due to a critical failure in the server system. So now RaceRoom is running a special test event on February 14, 2026 to check everything is fixed, along with other updates to also improve the stability of ranked multiplayer. The … [Read more...]
New Forza Horizon 6 Clips Showcase Japanese Scenery
It's not that long until Forza Horizon 6 launches for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version arriving later in the year. And after sharing details of cars, houses and customisation, now two new Forza Horizon 6 clips showcase Japanese scenery. Both are 30 seconds long and were originally shared on X. The first features the coast, with fishing boats, houses, a … [Read more...]
Le Mans Ultimate Update V1.2.3 Improves Hypercar Tyres
The latest release from Studio 397 is now live, as Le Mans Ultimate Update v1.2.3 improves Hypercar tyres, traction and braking, leading to an initial new balance of power to help the field all remain potentially competitive. There's also a minor GT3 BoP review, and a range of fixes including free pitstops in co-op driving, some rare and intermittent server issues, and … [Read more...]
Volvo 9700 Coach Revealed for Euro Truck Simulator 2
With passenger journeys and tasks being added via the new Coaches DLC, we've now seen the Volvo 9700 coach revealed for Euro Truck Simulator 2. There's no release date for the new content yet. But the new game mechanics will include managing multiple stops to stay on schedule, and trying to keep your driving smooth and comfortable at the same time. The Volvo joins two … [Read more...]
The 2026 iRacing Daytona 24 Hours Featured 21,028 Drivers
There are always debates about the popularity of sim racing and each individual title. So it's helpful to see some official numbers, as it's revealed that the 2026 iRacing Daytona 24 Hours featured 21,208 drivers across the weekend of the special event. As one of the biggest races, and marking the start of the special events season, it's always popular. 2025 saw a recording … [Read more...]
NASCAR 25 Update Adds Portland International Raceway
The official game of the American motorsport series gets a new circuit, as the latest NASCAR 25 update adds Portland International Raceway. Part of a January patch from developers Monster Games, it's worth noting the new circuit is only available in Quick Race and Online modes with the Xfinity and ARCA cars. But as part of a free update across all platforms, it's a decent … [Read more...]
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift Will Launch On February 6, 2026
If you were excited by the return of the controversial car combat series, then you won't have to wait long to try it, as Carmageddon: Rogue Shift will launch on February 6, 2026. Developed by 34BigThings, it's coming to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on that date, with a release for the Nintendo Switch 2 version not yet confirmed. Set in 2050 as a spin-off from … [Read more...]
Moto Rush Reborn Announced For PC and Consoles
Try to get through a retro-futuristic neo-Tokyo without crashing with Moto Rush Reborn announced for PC and consoles. It's developed by Baltoro Games as an indirect sequel to their 2019 Moto Rush GT, and you'll need to get through 45 handcrafted levels by drifting, sliding and pulling wheelies on your motorcycle, with the objectives being to finish as fast as possible … [Read more...]