iRacing Arcade arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S this week

Following its preliminary PC launch in March, iRacing Arcade is heading to PS5 and Xbox Sequence X|S later this week on 21^st August.

Priced at $24.99, the console model will launch with split-screen multiplayer, permitting as much as 4 gamers to race collectively on circuits together with Lime Rock Park, Knockhill and Tsukuba. Pricing in different territories stays unconfirmed.

The trailer describes iRacing Arcade’s split-screen multiplayer as “four-player native co-op.” This suggests gamers will work collectively cooperatively, however it seems to be conventional aggressive racing for as much as 4 gamers. We’ve reached out to iRacing for clarification.

We additionally tested a work-in-progress version of the split-screen multiplayer at SimRacing Expo Charlotte this 12 months. Whereas it helps as much as 4 gamers, the grid may be crammed out with AI opponents with totally different ability ranges.

Moreover, the console model will add 4 new automobiles: the Nineteen Sixties-inspired System Fangio single-seater, the Nineteen Eighties-inspired System Turbo, the Mercedes 190 E touring automotive and the Huge Rig.

Notably, the Mercedes 190 E can be playable in an formally licensed DTM racing collection, whereas the Huge Rig is a returning class from Circuit Superstars by the identical developer, Unique Fireplace Video games.

4 new real-world circuits additionally be part of the track roster, together with Jerez, Nevers Magny, Misano World Circuit and two variations of Monza, together with an historic structure.

A free replace launching the identical day (August 21^st) will add the brand new automobiles, circuits and split-screen multiplayer to the PC model.

The approachable arcade-style racer options charming visuals, a mixture of fictional and licensed automobiles, and a single-player profession mode the place you construct a race group and handle services.

Talking to Traxion, iRacing’s Govt Vice President and Govt Producer, Steve Myers, described this mode as “iRacing meets Mario Kart meets SimCity.”