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We’re excited to introduce a brand new car and category to iRacing Arcade!
The ultra-lightweight Caterham has joined the roster, bringing the Caterham Academy Championship to the Career calendar.
Take on a new set of trophies and make it your own with 10 unique liveries to suit your style.
Check out the trophy concept art below and play the series to see what they ended up looking like!
New Alternate Layouts
We’ve added new layouts for the following tracks:
Sugar hill reverse
Aragon reverse
Bahrain alternative
Knockhill reverse
Tsukuba reverse
These new layouts will be available in career mode as well as Time Attack.
Lastly, we’ve loved seeing players decorate their Campus, so we’ve added a few new ways to make it your own.
Spice things up with Coach Tacos, a set of Mexican-inspired homes, and even a basketball court — the team needs their fix of other sports too!
We hope you enjoy these new additions!
OFG & iRacing Teams
Hello, drivers!
It’s been a week since we released iRacing Arcade and we are excited to be working on new upcoming content. It’s been great to see many of you enjoying career mode, building your campus and taking on different challenges. We also want to thank you for giving feedback on what you’d like to see in the future in iRacing Arcade, your feedback is being heard!
In the meantime, here are the notes from our first patch:
Career
New functionality to control damage per chosen difficulty
Players will experience less damage to their vehicle when in lower difficulties
Removed non-functional Pole Position goals (for now!)
You can now reset your career progress using the “Delete all career progress” button in the career overflow menu (the … button in the upper left)
AI & Gameplay
The AI will make a bigger effort to brake before crashing with a player in front of them
UX / UI
Career: You'll see an unlock notification when a new series is unlocked
Career: Improved the week transitions
Campus: Rotate controls in relocate mode
Free Play: Small layout updates to Free Play
Time Attack: Added button in Pause Menu to make it easier to restart in time attack (you can still hold Y/space to do the same)
iRacing account linking is now accessible under Extra Settings if you've previously clicked Dismiss Forever
Achievements:
Revamped the conditions under which the Milkman appears
Upcoming Constructor and Official Constructor achievements should unlock properly
Performance:
Adjusted Steam Deck default quality settings
We’re excited to bring you new content soon. In the meantime, thank you for playing iRacing Arcade!
Hi everyone,
Since launch we’ve been seeing a lot of great videos, streams, and reviews popping up around iRacing Arcade, so we wanted to share a few highlights with the community. If you’re curious what others are saying about the game, check these out.
Quest Daily – 9/10 “iRacing Arcade lands as a confident racer that understands what makes motorsport compelling and reframes it through an arcade lens. It’s a bright, pocket-sized and approachable take on real-world racing — one that I’m finding very hard to put down.”
Read it here
https://questdaily.com.au/review/review-iracing-arcade-pocket-sized-racing-joy-pc/
Worth Playing – 9/10 “It is a simpler game, not in a way that makes it feel inferior, but in a way that makes it stand out as an option to just get in some quick, casual racing fun.”
Read it here
https://www.worthplaying.com/article/2026/3/4/reviews/149184-pc-review-iracing-arcade/
Hardcore Gamer – 3.5/5 “The racing is fun at the right difficulty level, and is completely worth the price of admission.”
Read it here
https://hardcoregamer.com/review-iracing-arcade/
Sports Gamers Online “iRacing Arcade isn’t a replacement for the simulation; it’s a celebration of motorsport culture in a package that anyone can enjoy.”
Read it here
https://www.sportsgamersonline.com/games/racing/iracing-arcade-review/
We’re also seeing a lot of great videos and streams from creators around the world. A few recent ones you might enjoy:
AR12Gaming
Heikki360ES
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/M5QOBB2aoZw
aarava
If you’ve made a video or stream of the game, feel free to share it here so others can check it out.
We’re really happy to see people enjoying the game and sharing their experiences. This is just the start for iRacing Arcade, and we already have additional cars, tracks, and features in development that we’re looking forward to sharing more about soon.
Thanks to everyone who has jumped in so far and helped spread the word.
See you on track.
Hotfix to improve memory management in longer play sessions. This will help players experiencing performance issues after multiple races.
We’re excited to share that iRacing Arcade is officially Steam Deck Verified!
That means you can experience the thrill of motorsport wherever you are. Whether you're chasing faster lap times, building your racing team, or competing online, the full iRacing Arcade experience runs great on Steam Deck.
From the paddock to the podium, your racing journey is fully portable.
Happy racing!
OFG & iRacing Teams
Built in collaboration between iRacing and Original Fire Games, this new racing game invites players into a cozy and beautiful motorsport world where improving your race craft is rewarding, approachable, and fun for everyone.
The heart of iRacing Arcade is an extensive career mode that sees players progress from the bottom levels of road racing up to premier vehicle classes like the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s GTP class and Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. Drivers will adapt to an all-new style of racing that puts fun first, combining an adorable art style with the realistic fuel burn and tire wear that iRacing Studios products are known for.
Players will take on fun, pocket-sized versions of premier global tracks along the way, ranging from the world-class Imola, Mexico City, and Miami circuits to the iRacing Studios debuts of Bahrain International Circuit and Kyalami Circuit. Between races, players will build the fully customizable motorsports campus of their dreams, with garages, engine and chassis shops, and R&D buildings allowing them to unlock in-race boosts and no two campuses ever looking the same. Team management allows players to manage multiple series at once, with hired drivers available to keep your team on top of the racing world. Additional single-player and multiplayer modes will also fill out the iRacing Arcade experience.
You can jump into races wherever you are and enjoy the full experience on the go!
Thank you for playing!
OFG & iRacing Teams
Want to help us make iRacing Arcade the best it can be? We’re looking for playtesters now!
Sign up for the chance to join a select, private community and provide feedback to our team as we enter the final stages of development.Playtesters will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in order to participate. Under the NDA, playtesters will not be allowed to share any information or thoughts about the game that are not already publicly available, or disclose their membership in the playtester program. A mechanism will be provided for developers’ internal use only to gather your valuable thoughts and insight about the game in order to improve it in the future.Click here to applyiRacing Arcade Approaches Release - Full Steam Release Delayed, Expected in February
Console releases planned for later in 2026
After an extremely successful Demo on Steam, iRacing Studios and Original Fire Games have made the decision to delay the full release, previously scheduled for December 2. The development team fully expects the game to be available on Steam within the next 90 days. Featuring an exciting new style of driving and art that is fun to pick up and play for gamers of all ages, the new title will be $24.99 on Steam at launch.
Having received incredible feedback from many of those who raced the Demo (over 100,000 downloads), the team plans to use the time for further playtesting and additional polish on gameplay and career mode.
“We will be taking the extra time to ensure the experience meets the quality you expect from an iRacing Studios title,” said Steve Myers, executive vice president, iRacing.com. “The feedback from the demo has been tremendous and we want to be sure we incorporate as much of what the players want into the full release. We are confident that the small delay will result in a much-improved gaming experience. We are not ready to announce the updated release date just yet, but will share as soon as we are confident. The game is very close to being ready, so we fully expect to launch very soon.”
iRacing Arcade takes some of the world’s premier cars and circuits and converts them into pocket-sized versions designed for maximum fun. From the Fiat 500 Abarth and FIA Formula 4, to the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s premier GTP class, gamers will find plenty of variety among the game’s eight open-wheel, GT, and prototype cars at launch.
The 14 circuits that will ship with iRacing Arcade are a fun-first world tour of global motorsport. From international Grand Prix hosts like Imola Circuit, Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez, and Miami International Autodrome, to original iRacing favorites like Tsukuba Circuit and Lime Rock Park, to the iRacing Studios debuts of Bahrain International Circuit and Kyalami Circuit, it’s a whole new look at some of the finest circuits in the world.
Gamers can get their first taste of iRacing Arcade’s uniquely playful driving style with its free demo, which features the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup at Tsukuba. Players will manage tire wear, fuel burn, and damage while taking on a fast-paced driving experience that is easy to learn and rewarding to master.
The full release of iRacing Arcade will expand the experience with an exciting and engaging career mode, as players climb the global racing ranks and build a motorsport dynasty. Earn funds to buy faster cars, build facilities that research new advantages, and customize your experience with unique player emotes, bold color schemes, and hired drivers to help expand your legacy. Looking for more? Take on time attacks with players from around the world, set up custom multiplayer lobbies, or put together your own free play races with the combinations of your dreams.
iRacing Arcade will release for PlayStation and Xbox consoles later in 2026 with additional car and track content. At that time, that additional content will also be unlocked in the Steam build of iRacing Arcade, further building on the experience. Additional licensed content will be added in DLC packs to be announced in the coming months.
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Wondering which cozy game you'll play over the cozy season? Wonder no more! iRacing Arcade is coming to Steam on December 2nd.
Buckle up for the official gameplay trailer of iRacing Arcade—a wild mash-up of licensed cars, iconic tracks, and over-the-top arcade.
From your very first lap, you’ll dive into high-energy races, rack up wins, and grow your motorsport empire one upgrade at a time.
Build your team, expand your facilities, and chase glory across global series, all wrapped in a colorful, approachable package that’s as fun to watch as it is to play.
We're excited to announce that we will be participating in Steam's October Next Fest with a Demo of iRacing Arcade!
You’ll be able to take the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup for more than just a quick spin, you can experience a full race and feel the precision and grip awaiting you in the complete game. Test your skills against AI opponents of varying difficulty levels on the iconic Tsukuba Circuit in Japan.
The demo will be live at 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM GMT on October 13th.
Those of you who might be heading to the SimRacing Expo will be able to test the demo on the Fanatec booth!
Curious about what we have in store for you in the demo? Check out these videos from sources that were given early access.
See you on the race track!
Approachable racing for all: Racers of all ages will enjoy iRacing Arcade’s mix of playful art and fun physics, giving players a driving experience that is easy to pick up but rewarding to master.
Build your motorsport legacy: Climb the racing ladder to earn resources and boosts that improve your results and build your racing empire from a backyard garage to a bold, fully customizable palace.
Officially licensed cars and tracks: From iconic vehicles like the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup to top tracks like Imola and Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez, real-world race fans will enjoy a unique take on their favorite cars and circuits.
More ways to race: Along with your single-player racing dynasty, compete in global time trials and push for the highest possible spot on the leaderboard.
Stay tuned for more updates! We can't wait to show more.
Learn more :
The Drive - iRacing Arcade Is Real and Coming This Fall
GT Planet - iRacing Arcade Coming to Steam This Fall, Hitting Consoles in 2026
Overtake.gg - iRacing Arcade Coming to PC and Consoles/
Car Throttle - iRacing Arcade Revealed, And It Looks Absolutely Adorable
Traxion.gg - iRacing Arcade breaks cover, revealing Circuit Superstars-inspired gameplay
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