Software:NASCAR 25
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 Cover art featuring Christopher Bell, William Byron, and Ryan Blaney (left to right) | |
| Developer(s) | iRacing Studios |
| Publisher(s) | iRacing Studios |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
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| Genre(s) | Sim racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
NASCAR 25 is a sim racing game published and developed by iRacing Studios that was released on October 14, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.[1] The game is set to be released on Windows on November 11, 2025.[2]
Background
On October 5, 2023, it was announced that Motorsport Games sold the license for the exclusive NASCAR video game to iRacing. The sale was praised by many people between drivers and fans. The sale, approved by NTP, will see the license transfer from 704Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorsport Games to iRacing, which has begun developing a NASCAR console game expected in the Fall of 2025.[3] All other NASCAR-related games were delisted from online stores in the buildup to the release.[4][5]
Development
On February 8, 2024, it was reported that NASCAR 25 would be developed on Unreal Engine, different from what was previously used in the NASCAR Heat series.[6][7][8]
The developers released videos showcasing features of the game, as well as discussing the overall development of the game. The videos were published under the name, "Dev Diary."[9][10][11]
On January 22, 2025, iRacing announced that NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series will be featured in the game.[12][13] They also reconfirmed the fall 2025 release date that was announced back in 2023.[14][15][16] In June, the developers held a community Q&A on the official Discord server of NASCAR, and it was revealed that there were roughly 190 licensed drivers, and over 400 paint schemes to be added in the game.[17][18]
Gameplay
In the career mode feature of the game players will begin in the ARCA Menards Series, working in their backyard garage and work themselves up through the top 3 series of NASCAR.[19] Players will also be able to hire staff, and upgrade components of their car.[20][21] The official gameplay trailer was released on September 18.[22]
Soundtrack
| Song | Artist |
|---|---|
| 7000 Miles (Remix) | Ruby Ibarra |
| American Bliss | Have Mercy |
| Awaken | Breaking Benjamin |
| Big Dawgs | Hanumankind, Kalmi |
| Burn It Down | Parker McCollum |
| Can't Count Me Out | Mr. Phelps |
| Dream | The Dangerous Summer |
| Drivin' My Life Away | Eddie Rabbitt |
| F With U (Radio Edit) | Ryan James |
| Feel the Pain | Dinosaur Jr. |
| Flirtin' with Disaster | Molly Hatchet |
| Handle my Business | Lit Squad |
| Hypnotize | System of a Down |
| I Want the Power | KC Carter |
| Let's Go | Black Prez x Kid Something |
| Liar | Jelly Roll |
| Nobody Knows | Killer Mike, Anthony Hamilton |
| Out of the Black | Royal Blood |
| Party Like You | The Cadillac Three |
| Pulling Teeth | Slow Joy |
| Run Quick and Function | The Proletariats |
| Shipwreck | Letdown |
| Skin to Skin | Greg Upchurch |
| The Clincher | Chevelle |
| The Finger | Bryce Leatherwood |
| Time Bomb | Whiskey Myers |
| Weight | Stuck Out |
| Whippin | Justin Starling |
Reception
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NASCAR 25 received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[23]
References
- ↑ Whitaker, Seth (2025-08-07). "NASCAR 25 Dev Diary Ep. 05" (in en-US). https://nascar25.com/nascar-25-dev-diary-ep-05/.
- ↑ Ostlien, Kauy (2025-09-15). "iRacing Announces PC Release Date for NASCAR '25" (in en-US). https://dailydownforce.com/iracing-announces-pc-release-date-for-nascar-25/.
- ↑ "iRacing acquires NASCAR team properties' exclusive simulation-style console racing game license". 5 October 2023. https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2023/10/05/iracing-acquires-nascar-team-properties-exclusive-simulation-style-console-racing-game-license/.
- ↑ "NASCAR video games to be delisted next month". 21 December 2024. https://www.jayski.com/2024/12/21/nascar-video-games-to-be-delisted-next-month/#.
- ↑ Marnell, Blair. "All NASCAR Games Will Soon Be Delisted". https://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-nascar-games-will-soon-be-delisted/1100-6528180/.
- ↑ Bartholomew, Mike (November 2024). "Here's A First Look At The Upcoming iRacing NASCAR Game". https://www.carthrottle.com/news/heres-first-look-upcoming-iracing-nascar-game.
- ↑ Mee, Lydia (3 August 2024). "NASCAR Gaming: iRacing Drops Hints On Upcoming NASCAR 25 Console Game". https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nascar-gaming-iracing-drops-hints-upcoming-nascar-25-console-game-1934144.
- ↑ Augustin, Amman (22 November 2024). "Why NASCAR 25 Could Be the Answer to Racing Community's Biggest Stock Car Complaints?". https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-why-nascar-25-could-be-the-answer-to-racing-communitys-biggest-stock-car-complaints/.
- ↑ "NASCAR 25 Reveals Career Mode In Latest Developer Diary". 20 February 2025. https://bleedingcool.com/games/nascar-25-reveals-career-mode-in-latest-developer-diary/.
- ↑ Harrison-Lord, Thomas (May 2025). "NASCAR 25's trackside atmosphere, early gameplay, unveiled". https://traxion.gg/nascar-25s-trackside-atmosphere-early-gameplay-unveiled/.
- ↑ Hayes, Dylan (21 February 2025). "iRacing announces plans for Career Mode in NASCAR '25 developer update". https://www.marca.com/en/technology/gaming/2025/02/21/67b8b3d222601d8e788b457c.html.
- ↑ Noah, Steve (22 January 2025). "NASCAR 25 to Feature NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, Craftsman Truck and ARCA Menards Series". https://www.operationsports.com/nascar-25-to-feature-nascar-cup-xfinity-craftsman-truck-and-arca-menards-series/.
- ↑ Straw, Mike (22 January 2025). "NASCAR 25 To Feature Four Official Series, Including ARCA". https://insider-gaming.com/nascar-25-to-feature-four-official-series-including-arca/.
- ↑ "NASCAR 25 announcement has fans excited after huge video game change". 22 January 2025. https://www.the-express.com/sport/motorsport/161300/nascar-25-announcement-fans-video-game.
- ↑ Landaverde, Raul (22 February 2025). "NASCAR 25 Career Mode Details Revealed". https://gamerant.com/nascar-25-career-mode-single-player-progression-details/.
- ↑ Devine, Richard (22 January 2025). "The hotly anticipated NASCAR 25 game from iRacing will feature a new series for the first time ever". https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-hotly-anticipated-nascar-25-game-from-iracing-will-feature-a-new-series-for-the-first-time-ever.
- ↑ Ostlien, Kauy (2025-06-12). "Key Takeaways From iRacing's June NASCAR '25 Discord Q&A" (in en-US). https://dailydownforce.com/key-takeaways-from-iracings-june-nascar-25-discord-qa/.
- ↑ "NASCAR 25 Update Shocks Fans with Massive Driver Roster Across Every Series". https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nascar/nascar-25-update-massive-driver-roster/.
- ↑ Howard, Jonathan (22 January 2025). "iRacing makes major announcement for 'NASCAR 25' video game". https://www.on3.com/pro/news/iracing-makes-major-announcement-for-nascar-25-video-game/.
- ↑ Eggert, Seth (20 February 2025). "iRacing Announces Career Mode Plans in NASCAR '25 Developer Update". https://athlonsports.com/racing/nascar/iracing-career-mode-nascar-25-update.
- ↑ Brown, Matthew (22 February 2025). "NASCAR 25 Career Mode Promises To Be The Most Realistic Yet". https://www.yardbarker.com/video_games/articles/nascar_25_career_mode_promises_to_be_the_most_realistic_yet/s1_17458_41798872.
- ↑ Straw, Mike (September 11, 2025). "iRacing Announces When You Can Pre-Order NASCAR 25 And See Gameplay". https://insider-gaming.com/iracing-announces-when-you-can-pre-order-nascar-25-and-see-gameplay/.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 "NASCAR 25". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-25. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
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