iRacing Studios has announced iRacing Arcade, a colorful and accessible take on racing that launches on Steam this fall, with console versions following in early 2026. Developed with Original Fire Games, this new title offers a refreshing alternative to iRacing’s hardcore simulation while maintaining the company’s signature licensed content quality.
This is something that iRacing has been building to for quite some time, with the launch of iRacing Studio’s.
Easy to Play, But Still Real Racing
iRacing Arcade embraces a “playful art and fun physics” approach that makes racing accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. The vibrant, arcade-inspired visuals are a dramatic departure from iRacing’s clinical simulation aesthetic, but the underlying experience remains authentically motorsport-focused.
The game promises to be “easy to pick up but rewarding to master,” offering casual players an entry point into racing while still providing depth for those who want to improve their skills and chase perfect lap times.
Licensed Cars and Iconic Tracks
Despite the arcade styling, iRacing Arcade maintains access to real-world motorsport content. Players can race the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup at Italy’s legendary Imola circuit or pilot GTP prototypes around Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez not to mention the many other un announced track and cars.
These officially licensed cars and tracks receive the arcade treatment with stylized recreations that capture the essence of real motorsport venues while fitting the game’s approachable visual style. The playful approach extends to clever details like tire branding that reads “Michigan” instead of “Michelin” – a cute nod to licensing considerations that adds to the game’s charming character.
Build Your Racing Empire
Beyond simple racing, iRacing Arcade introduces progression and team management elements. Players start with a basic garage setup and can expand their facilities, unlock research upgrades, and build a customized racing operation.
Weekly events across various licensed series provide opportunities to earn resources and performance boosts, creating a longer-term progression system that encourages continued play and improvement.
Global Competition Made Simple
For competitive players, iRacing Arcade offers global time trials with weekly track and car rotations. The leaderboard system provides motivation for improvement without the pressure and complexity of iRacing’s traditional structured racing format.
This approach allows players to compete at their own pace while still experiencing the satisfaction of climbing global rankings and setting personal bests.
Perfect Complement to iRacing
Rather than replacing anything in iRacing’s ecosystem, iRacing Arcade serves as an excellent complement to the main simulation service. It provides a relaxed environment for practicing car control, learning track layouts, or simply enjoying motorsport-themed entertainment without the commitment that serious sim racing requires.
For existing iRacing members, this offers a fun way to stay connected to racing content during downtime. For newcomers, it provides an accessible introduction to iRacing’s world of official motorsport licenses and authentic content.
Coming Soon
iRacing Arcade launches on Steam this fall, with console versions planned for early 2026. The game represents an exciting expansion of iRacing’s universe, bringing their motorsport expertise to a broader audience while offering existing fans a new way to enjoy racing.
This addition shows iRacing’s commitment to growing the racing game community by removing barriers to entry while maintaining the authentic motorsport content that defines their brand.
If you would like to learn more, you can check out iRacing Arcade’s official website here.