MotoGP™26 news & patch notes

• Updated MotoGP™, Moto2™, and Moto3™ riders' rankings

• Fixed an issue where PWR was not been saved correctly between sessions

• Fixed an issue with the EBS indicator on Production Bikes

• Improved Moto2™ AI performance at the Lusail circuit

• Fixed an issue with the Rider Experience in Championship Mode where options were not saved correctly

• Fixed a minor issue in Personal Manager meetings where the proposed role was not displayed correctly

• Fixed an issue with the transfer market, now it can be properly disabled.

• Fixed an issue that could occur when joining a lobby during the qualifying practice

• Fixed minor issues on Moto2™ and Moto3™ bike liveries

• Updated Jerez sponsors

• Updated umbrella girls' dresses

• Fixed Holgado, Lunetta, Morelli, and Mitani's race number

• Minor fixes

Have you ever dreamed of designing a helmet for a MotoGP™ rider and seeing your creation in a real race?

Now you can make it happen with the 2026 edition of the Helmet Design Contest.

Following the success of previous editions with Maverick Viñales and Jorge Martín,it is now time to express your creativity with champion Toprak Razgatlioğlu.

Find out below all the steps to participate in the contest.

Timing:

From May 14 to June 14, you can join the contest by creating your helmet, accessing the dedicated “Helmet Design Contest” section which can be found in the main menu, and using the in-game editor.

The winning helmet will be used as a base for Toprak Razgatlioğlu’s helmet, who will wear it in an official MotoGP™ Championship weekend during the 2026 season. Here are all the steps to participate:

Access the editor from the dedicated tab in the main menu and confirm your participation in the contest by accepting the terms and conditions before accessing the tool.

Start to customize the helmet, but remember that you cannot alter, modify, or cover the logos already appearing on it.

When you have finished your creations, you can submit them. All designs shared following the “helmet design” tab will automatically participate in the contest. You can enter up to 100 designs.

We will contact the winning player once Toprak Razgatlioğlu has chosen the final design.

Once the choice has been made, we will announce it on our social channels, so please keep an eye on them.

The winner will receive a friend request and a winning notification from us on the gaming platform used for the contest.

They will then have 2 days to share their email or social contact to complete the winning procedure. Read the full terms and conditions for additional details. Who is going to be the 2026 winner?

Prepare your creativity, and may the best design win!

• Set up of the section dedicated to the 2026 Helmet Design Contest

• Improved medium tyre behaviour related to consumption and temperatures

• Improved the kerbs on Mandalika circuit

• Fixed the behaviour of the rider relationship UI during press conferences

• Improved the UI behaviour during the meetings with the personal manager

• Improved the gravel graphic effects during Flat Track races

• Removed gloves form the characters in the Hospitality environment

• Improved the layout of some Collectible Cards

• Fixed minor issues related to the pit lighting

• Minor Fixes

• Updated Moto2™ and Moto3™ categories to the 2026 season, including riders, bikes, boxes, crew members and umbrella girls

• Fixed a problem in the pit menu where some bike setup changes were not applied correctly

• Fixed an online problem related to Arcade & Pro Experience options

• Fixed an online crash related to tyres management you could experience in MotoGP™ qualifying

• Fixed an issue in the personal manager cut scene that could block the career progression

• Fixed a problem in helmet editor where sometimes the 3D environment was not loaded correctly

• Fixed a problem in the Moto2™ & Moto3™ pits where was wrongly possible select between MotoA & MotoB

• Fixed a rider pose issue on the production bikes

• Fixed some minor UI issues in the fuel section

• Removed Razgatioglu stickers from custom rider bike

• Fixed Marco Morelli nationality

• Fixed a minor problem on the icon of the HJC - RPHA 01X helmet

• Fixed some minor UI issues in UGC search section

The time has come. MotoGP™ legends are waiting for you to take your place on the starting grid. MotoGP™26 is finally available.

All the training, progress, and setbacks have prepared you for this moment. With MotoGP™26 you will have the chance to become the next legend of the sport, thanks to the most complete experience ever.

The new physics will allow you to have a better feeling with the bike, with improved animation, handling, and weight management. The riders’ ratings, which can be found HERE, showcases the strengths and weaknesses of each rider, and will be updated alongside the real championship. As you play, you will be able to obtain collectible card packs, containing cards of different level of rarity. Each card is dedicated to riders and tracks, and some include exclusive artworks by MotoGP™ expert Japanese artist Ranka Fujiwara.

The revised career mode will make you feel a part of the MotoGP™ universe. Whether you want to start as a Moto3 rookie or step into the boots of great champions such as Marc Márquez, you can choose your own path starting from the Thursday press conference. Every decision you make will impact your future both on and off track.

MotoGP™26 is a game suitable for everyone, thanks to the two available experiences: the arcade one, which is ideal for those who want to just race and have a more simplified experience; and the pro one, which is perfect for simulation enthusiasts who can’t wait to adjust every single setting of their bike.

Just like real riders, you will have to train to improve your abilities. The Race Off modes will test your skills on Motard, Flat track, and Minibike. As well as Borgo Caselle and Mont Lagard, this year you will also race at the new Canterbury Park, set in England. This will not be the only way to train though. In fact, the new production bikes will allow you to learn every inch of each MotoGP™ track thanks to manufacturer-dedicated events.

The improved multiplayer now allows you to challenge a full grid of 22 players, and with the full cross-play*, it won’t matter which platform you and your rivals are using.

Many editors will allow you to show your style on track and share it with the community.

In the next few weeks, check out social channels, we will soon reveal the protagonist of the MotoGP™26 Helmet Design Contest. Prepare your creativity, the best one will have their design on the helmet of a rider during a real MotoGP™ race!

MotoGP™26 is just around the corner, and we know you can’t wait to start your new adventure in the paddock. That’s why we have prepared a deep dive trailer which delves into all the new features of the latest chapter of the franchise. Find the video below.

In MotoGP™26, the physics have been completely renewed, with innovative, Rider-Based Handling which will allow you to experience the most cohesive gameplay ever. Everything from weight management to rider animations has been finely tuned to provide the most authentic riding experience possible, while still using a single stick configuration on the gamepad.

You will be able to adjust your gameplay style thanks to the Arcade and Pro experience. The first option is perfect if you are less accustomed to racing games, while the second is the pinnacle of simulation, where you will decide every single aspect of your bike, down to the last bolt.

Live the full official 2026 MotoGP™ season, including the new Brazilian GP and rookies Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Diogo Moreira. Each rider now has a rating system based on real-live performances, which will be updated throughout the championship to keep the virtual riders as close to the real ones as possible.

Your MotoGP™ journey starts with the revised career mode. You can choose to start as a rookie or step immediately into the elite, and for the first time, you will be able to play as a real rider. This means that you can decide the future of Francesco Bagnaia, Fabio Quartararo, Jorge Martín and many more by selecting them in the career menu.

This year, Marc Márquez is reigning champion. Do you have what it takes to challenge him? You will be asked to manage not only your life on the track, but also how you behave and manage your career in the paddock. Your manager will be at your side, ready to give you advice and guide you through tough decisions while searching for the perfect contract. In MotoGP™26, the race weekend begins on Thursday with a press conference. Choose your responses wisely, because every answer will shape your reputation.

Training is a fundamental part of a rider's life. That’s why, alongside Borgo Caselle and Mont Lagard, the new Canterbury Park will offer two new tracks on which you can test your abilities with the Motard, Flat Track and Minibike. But that’s not all – as you may know, riders cannot use their MotoGP™ bike to train with. So, to learn every secret of the official tracks, this year there will be Production Bikes. Each manufacturer will hold brand events on specific championship tracks, and you will be invited to race alongside riders from every category who share the same manufacturer as you.

MotoGP™26 introduces collectible cards for the first time. You can unlock packs by playing the game, with over a hundred cards to discover, featuring riders and tracks. There will also be exclusive artwork by famous Japanese artist Ranka Fujiwara.

The whole style of the game has been updated to make you feel the same thrills you experience on race day, thanks to the renewed TV-style art direction and, most importantly, new audio recordings that contribute to delivering an authentic experience in all categories.

The online modes have been improved, now with a full-size grid for up to 22 players* ready to be filled with the most skilled riders. And with cross-play, it won’t matter which platform you are using. Additionally, the revised matchmaking will allow players to find balanced lobbies for guaranteed fun.

Once again, the editors will allow you to express your creativity and showcase your style on the track. Thanks to the ability to share** your masterpieces, you will become part of a larger global community united by their love for MotoGP™.

We can hear the engines roaring as the riders leave their garages to take their places on the starting grid. Grab your bike and join them – 29 April is getting closer!

Training and preparation are a fundamental part of a MotoGP™ rider’s routine. And when real life is not enough, the virtual becomes a trusted ally.

MotoGP™ is much more than a sport, it’s passion, adrenaline, sweat and training. It’s a ritual, for which each rider has his own gestures and ways to honour it. Over the years, we have given you a cohesive experience that has taken you into the world of MotoGP™, but this year we are going take it to the next level, making you the centre of the paddock. The Tower of Champions is going to have a new plaque attached, and there might be your name on it.

The full MotoGP™ 2026 season is here, and with the totally renewed physics system, you will have more control over your bike, especially in tricky situations such as banking and turn exits. Thanks to the improvements of the riders’ movements and animations, as well as a new weight management, you will be able to feel even more connected with your bike. The new physics will also give you a better handling through corners, allowing you to make micro corrections to the trajectory, even during the exit, just like in real life.

The new ratings will show the strengths and weaknesses of each rider, and they will be updated along with the progress of the real MotoGP™ championship. Plus, the more you race, the more you will unlock the new collectible card packs. The collection contains cards of different levels of rarity, including some exclusive artworks made by the famous Japanese MotoGP™ specialised artist Ranka Fujiwara.

Last year you got to race among the Tuscan hills and the Alps whenever you wanted to take a break from the adrenaline of the championship. This year you can come back to those idyllic sceneries, but there’s more. You will get to race in a new location in England, Canterbury Park, with motard, flat track and minibikes. And the news doesn’t end here, as you will be able to improve your skills and learn every MotoGP™ track’s secret by racing with Production Bikes. As well as the other Race Off vehicles, these new powerful bikes have been carefully reproduced in every single detail, with dedicated physics and balance which will make each manufacturer unique.

At the heart of MotoGP™26 there is the paddock, a special place seen in every MotoGP™ real race. There you will navigate through the menus and gain access to the revised career mode. A classic race weekend is not just about the races, there are also press duties to cover. So, at the new press conference, you will be the one stating your objectives. Whether you want to publicly challenge your rival or instil trust in your team for better bike development, the choice will be yours. How you act and what you say will affect the objectives, so you better think carefully to build your path to glory. Also, the Rider’s Market is more cohesive than ever as you will have the chance to confront yourself with your manager and decide together your future steps, pushing your career in your desired direction.

Once again, the Arcade and Pro experiences will help players of all skill levels to master the bikes. The Arcade experience, revised from the previous chapter, is perfect for the newcomers and those who are looking for a simplified gameplay; on the other hand, the Pro one, together with the new physics, is set to be the peak of simulation offering the most realistic bike feeling ever, and all the tools to reach the perfect set up.

We know you can’t wait to test your abilities against players from all over the world. That’s why with cross-play, improved matchmaking and the full-size grid up to 22 players*, everything is set for epic battles. As per tradition, the powerful editors will give you the chance to express your creativity, share your masterpieces** with the rest of the community and go on track with style.

The lights are about to go out, and everything is ready for a new and thrilling season. Silence is falling on the grid. You, the track and your bike are all that’s there. Take a deep breath and follow your heartbeat, your path to become the next MotoGP™ legend starts here!