Having recently received the USA Tour DLC and Patch 2.1 update, Dakar Desert Rally will now only get Quality of Life updates in the future. Which means no new content or features will be coming to the game, only occasional fixes for significant issues. Rather than an official announcement, the change in focus has been shared by Saber Help on the Steam discussion boards for … [Read more...]
A New Le Mans Ultimate Video Features The Toyota GR010
As we move closer to the planned release date of 20th February, 2024, a new Le Mans Ultimate video features the Toyota GR010 being driven around the Algarve International Circuit, more commonly known as Portimao. It's a notable car, considering the Toyota GT010 Hybrid has been the Hypercar World Endurance champion for three straight years. Powered by a 3.5 litre … [Read more...]
Racing Strategy Game GT Manager ’24 Announced For PC
Fancy taking control of a sportscar team with racing strategy game GT Manager '24 announced for PC with a release date in 2024? It's developed by Tiny Digital Factory, who have previously released GT Manager mobile, achieiving more than three million downloads so far. And while that was their debut racing management title, you might recognise the name of Stephane Baudet, … [Read more...]
Retro Arcade Racer New Star GP Will Launch In March, 2024
If you're looking for a new quick fix for more casual fun, retro arcade racer New Start GP will launch in March, 2024 for PC, Xbox, Switch and PlayStation consoles. It's a full release for the PC version, which arrived on Steam Early Access in August 2023 to a 'Very Positive' response from the reviews so far. A demo is also available via the Microsoft Store, If you … [Read more...]
EA Sports WRC Patch V1.4.1 Released
Drops in AI performance when you come back to a saved Career or Championship Event should now be fixed, along with the game crashing entirely when you load your career, with EA Sports WRC Patch V1.4.1 released. It focuses on the main issues discovered since the release of the previous v1.40 update in December 20203, which added the Central European Rally as a new location, … [Read more...]
Forza Motorsport Update 4.0 Adds Daytona International Speedway
Another circuit has arrived in the game, as Forza Motorsport Update 4.0 adds Daytona International Speedway. It includes both the Tri-oval and Sports Car layouts, and arrives just before the Rolex 24 at Daytona is due to take place, as well as the Daytona 500 in February. Each update brings a new track so far, with Yas Marina for Update 2, and Hockenheimring for Update 3. … [Read more...]
New Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race Wheel And Pedals
A major headset and accessory brand has jumped into sim racing with the new Turtle Beach VelocityOne Race wheel and pedals featuring direct drive feedback and load cells. And it comes with a detachable button box, as well. Compatible with PC and Xbox consoles, the package is priced at £629.99. And it's interesting, as Turtle Beach are providing everything you might need for … [Read more...]
Burnout Chaos: Drift Car Project Announced For PlayStation
Unrelated to the classic series of games developed by Criterion, and coming from the same studio as Drift Reign, Hashiriya Drifter, Kanjozoku 2 and more, there's now Burnout Chaos: Drift Car Project announced for PlayStation release on February 2nd, 2024. It doesn't look radically different, with the opportunity to colleect and customise cars, with drifting and elimination … [Read more...]
Dakar Desert Rally USA Tour DLC And Patch 2.1 Released
The open world racing title from Saber Interactive gets a big update and new paid content, with the Dakar Desert Rally USE Tour DLC and Patch 2.1 released. The USA Tour DLC costs £8.99, and adds a 256 square kilometre map featuring plenty of locations inspired by famous American landmarks including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and the Nevada desert. There are … [Read more...]
Aristotelis Vasilakos Leaves Kunos Simulazioni
One of the prominent members of the team behind Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione, Aristotelis Vasilakos leaves Kunos Simulazioni, annoucning his departure in a Youtube video. The former Head of Vehicle and Handling R&D has been involved with the company for 15 years, and is well known throughout the sim racing community for many years. Along with streaming … [Read more...]
MX vs ATV Legends Patch 2.11 Adds Series Mode And More
Plenty has arrived for the off-road title as MX vs ATV Legends Patch 2.11 adds Series mode and more, including Expert layouts for five circuits, improvements to the airborne help to land from jumps and tricks, and the consistency of the game when it comes to wiping out. The new Series mode allows you to compete against a roster of riders over a series of events, with a big … [Read more...]
The Crew 2 Adds Two New SUVs
Despite the release of The Crew Motorfest in September 2023, it seems developers Ubisoft Ivory Tower are still releasing new content for their previous game, as The Crew 2 adds two new SUVs. Both the 2022 Audi RS Q8 and 2022 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 have arrived in January 2024, in the Street Race class. This does also mean that both vehicles will also be available in The … [Read more...]
The Crew Motorfest Adds The Ferrari F8 Spider
Get into a convertible Italian hypercar as The Crew Motorfest adds the Ferrari F8 Spider, and unlike some recent releases, it's not part of the Year 1 Pass, meaning anyone can purchase it. The open top alternative to the F8 Tributo features a folding top, a 710hp twin-turbo 3.9 litre V8, and a seven-speed dual clutch, with a dry weight of 1,400kg. Which translates into a top … [Read more...]
iRacing 2024 Season 1 Patch 3 Released
Ahead of the special events season kicking off this weekend with the ROAR, we've seen 2024 Season 1 Patch 3 released, which includes updates to the Daytona International Speedway. It's a relatively small update in total, with 269MB for the entire download if you select everything The Daytona Road Course gets adjustments to checkpoints for penalties, along with tyre stacks … [Read more...]
iRacing Cuts Connection To The Member Site on Jan 16 2024
Sim racers will need to use the new User Interface for more of their admin and race hosting as iRacing cuts connection to the Member Site on Jan 16 2024. While the 'Legacy Membersite' will still be available, and usable for account management, the iRacing Store and Gift Cards, Stats and Race Results, the connection to the actual Simulator is being ended. It was originally … [Read more...]