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iRacing to Launch Standalone IndyCar Game in 2026 Under Long-Term Deal

Driver involvement plus team input promises authenticity with a ground-up build on iRacing’s enhanced Orontes engine.

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Scott McLaughlin sits atop his Team Penske IndyCar. Image Joe Skibinski

Overview

  • The first release is slated for the second half of 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, with Steam Deck compatibility reported.
  • Planned features include a multilevel career mode, licensed rosters from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT, and online multiplayer.
  • A dedicated development team is building the title from scratch on the upgraded Orontes engine while drawing on shared assets and technology from other iRacing Studios products.
  • Real-world collaboration is central to development, with INDYCAR teams involved and Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin confirmed as a contributor.
  • The project restores a dedicated INDYCAR game for the first time in more than two decades, follows the scrapped Motorsport Games effort, and joins iRacing Studios’ portfolio alongside NASCAR 25 and World of Outlaws.