Racing into 2025 & Beyond: The Hottest Upcoming Racing Games & Simulators
- Phil Brown
- Aug 8
- 3 min read
As the racing genre continues to evolve, 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for both hardcore sim racers and casual speed enthusiasts. From laser-scanned tracks to open-world drift playgrounds, developers are pushing boundaries across realism, accessibility, and innovation. At KGK Gaming, we’ve curated a breakdown of the most anticipated racing titles currently in development—complete with platform details, specialisations, and developer links to keep you informed.
Upcoming Racing Titles to Watch
Assetto Corsa EVO
The next evolution of the acclaimed sim racing series, Assetto Corsa EVO introduces open-world driving, dynamic weather, and a robust in-game economy. Players can buy, rent, and customize cars, earn licenses, and explore free-roam environments with traffic.
Key Features:
20+ cars and 5 laser-scanned tracks at launch
VR and triple-screen support
Driving Academy and ranked multiplayer
Dynamic weather and advanced physics
Specialisation: High-end sim racing with open-world exploration, dynamic weather, and modding support
Platforms: PC (Early Access), Consoles (TBA)
Developer: Kunos Simulazioni
Project Motor Racing
A hardcore sim focused on GT-class racing, developed by veterans of Project CARS and GTR 2. Features a proprietary physics engine and a “Factory Driver Program” for real-world feedback.
Key Features:
GT1, GT3, and prototype cars
Career mode and online multiplayer
Driver-engineer feedback loop
No early access; full release planned
Specialisation: GT1-class racing with ultra-realistic physics, developed by veterans of the Project CARS franchise
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer: Straight4 Studios
Le Mans Ultimate v1.0
The official FIA WEC sim, Le Mans Ultimate delivers hyper-realistic endurance racing with licensed Hypercars, LMGT3s, and LMP2s. VR support and dynamic physics make it a standout.
Specialisation: Official FIA WEC simulator with endurance racing, VR support, and real-world telemetry
Platforms: PC
Developer: Motorsport Games
NASCAR 25
The first NASCAR console sim developed by iRacing, featuring all four major series and a deep career mode. Players start in ARCA and climb to the Cup Series.
Key Features:
190+ licensed drivers, 400+ paint schemes
Contract, staff, and vehicle management
Unreal Engine visuals
Cross-series career progression
Specialisation: Career mode spanning four NASCAR series, laser-scanned tracks, and enhanced AI
Platforms: Consoles (TBA)
Developer: iRacing & Monster Games
JDM: Japanese Drift Master
A single-player open-world drift sim set in Japan. Players take on the role of a fallen Polish racer rebuilding his career through deliveries and drift battles.
Key Features:
50+ licensed JDM cars
Manga-style storytelling
Arcade-sim hybrid handling
Car tuning and customization
Specialisation: Open-world drift simulator featuring licensed JDM cars, career progression, and stylised visuals
Platforms: PC (Spring 2025), Consoles (TBA)
Developer: Gaming Factory
Endurance Motorsport Series
A bold new sim blending driving and race engineering. Players can switch between roles mid-race or play cooperatively with friends.
Key Features:
GT3, LMP2, and Hypercars
Driver-engineer role switching
Real-time pit strategy and weather maps
Multiplayer co-op with team management
Specialisation: Multi-class endurance racing with dynamic weather, pit strategy, and realistic damage
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer: KT Racing / Nacon
Monster Energy Supercross 25
The latest entry in the Supercross series, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. Features dynamic track deformation and a revamped career mode.
Key Features:
Official 2025 riders and tracks
Track Editor and gear customization
Crossplay multiplayer
Dynamic terrain and physics
Specialisation: Dirt bike racing with revamped physics, Unreal Engine visuals, and stadium realism
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer: Milestone
Formula Legends
A stylized arcade racer celebrating Formula racing history. Players race iconic cars across decades with strategic elements like tyre wear and fuel management.
Key Features:
16 cars across eras, 112 liveries
14 evolving circuits
Story mode and Time Attack
Modding support and global leaderboards
Specialisation: Sim-cade F1 experience spanning multiple eras, with tyre wear, fuel management, and damage systems
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch
Developer: 3DClouds
Tokyo Xtreme Racer (Reboot)
A revival of the cult classic highway racer. Set in a sealed-off future Tokyo, players challenge rivals using the SP Battle system and deep car tuning.
Key Features:
180km of expressway
50+ licensed Japanese cars
SP Battle system and rival progression
Manga-inspired story
Specialisation: Dystopian Tokyo street racing with rival systems, open highways, and neon aesthetics
Platforms: PC (Early Access)
Developer: Genki (revival project)
Official site pending
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
A kart racer with cinematic flair and cross-franchise characters. Features dynamic “CrossWorld” transitions mid-race and extensive vehicle customization.
Key Features:
45 vehicles, 70+ gadgets
Travel Rings and CrossWorlds
Air Trick system and transformation gates
Guest characters from SEGA and beyond
Specialisation: Arcade kart racing with cinematic flair, power-ups, and cross-franchise characters
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch
Developer: SEGA
Whether you're into precision braking at Spa or sideways slides through Shibuya, 2025’s racing lineup offers something for every kind of driver. Stay tuned to KGK Gaming for updates, reviews, and community events as these titles hit the track.
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