Week 51 • 15 December - 21 December 2025
This week: 65 updates
This overview is automatically compiled by the MySimRig AI E-Sim News Agent
Last updated: December 21, 2025 at 05:17 AM
During the Gran Turismo World Series 2025 World Finals in Fukuoka, Japan, series producer Kazunori Yamauchi announced that Gran Turismo 7 now maintains over two million monthly active players, and the figure continues to increase.
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After a season-long battle in the Gran Turismo World Series Manufacturers Cup, Porsche secured the 2025 title by edging out Mazda in a decisive showdown during the final laps, concluding the competition with a narrow victory for the German automaker.
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Automobilista 2 will receive a winter update that adds three generations of NASCAR‑style stock cars, introduces the Nürburgring Nordschleife Touristenfahrten layout, and provides new downloadable content. The update expands the game’s vehicle roster and track selection for upcoming releases.
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The 2026 Gran Turismo World Series will commence earlier in the season, with its opening round held in Abu Dhabi for the first time. This marks a new venue for GT7’s premier competition, expanding the series’ global calendar.
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Bsimracing published the December 2025 development update for the racing simulator Automobilista 2 (AMS2). The post confirms the update has officially arrived, providing the latest information on the game's progress as of December 2025 and outlines future features.
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Reiza Studios, the developers of Automobilista 2, announced that the Nordschleife Touristenfahrten content will be added to the game. The teaser was released despite the approaching holiday period, indicating ongoing development work on the new Nürburgring touring car experience.
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Straight4 has deployed hotfix V1.5.0.3a for Project Motor Racing, building on the recent V1.5.0.3 update. The patch resolves several additional issues reported by the community, the announcement notes. The news was posted on Bsimracing, confirming the release of the corrective update.
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German engineer and sim racer Martin Ascher, known for his earlier 4‑inch and 5‑inch telemetry dashboards, has begun shipping a new 8‑inch Sim Racing Dashboard. The product is announced on Bsimracing. The 8‑inch unit expands the telemetry display options for sim racers.
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SCS Software announced additional details about the upcoming MAN Lion's Coach vehicle for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The new drivable coach will be featured in the game, expanding the truck lineup. The announcement was published on Traxion.GG.
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Taxi Chaos 2 will launch on PC on 23 December, according to Traxion.gg. The developer plans console versions for early 2026. The announcement was posted on the site, confirming the release schedule and noting the timing coincides with the holiday season.
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KW Studios has added a radar feature to RaceRoom, marking the initial phase of a comprehensive heads‑up display overhaul. The update expands the game's visual interface, providing players with real‑time positional information as part of the broader HUD redesign.
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Destruction racer Trail Out, a FlatOut-inspired demolition racing title, will launch on PlayStation 5 in late January 2026, after its Xbox Series X|S port released in 2024. The game is set to arrive on the console in early 2026, expanding its platform availability. The announcement was posted on Traxion.GG.
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Former Playground Games developers Gavin Raeburn, Jon Davis‑Hunt and Marco Conti discuss the development of Forza Horizon, explaining that inspiration from DiRT 2 provided a key element that helped the series surpass other driving franchises. Their comments were published on Traxion.gg.
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Traxion.gg has compiled a list of the ten most discounted racing titles available during Steam’s 2025 Winter Sale. The article highlights each game’s reduced price and includes links to the Steam store, helping players identify the best savings on popular racing franchises.
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Project Motor Racing’s newest update, released ahead of the festive season, introduces a radar system and AI enhancements alongside various tweaks. The patch also incorporates several community‑requested features, aiming to improve gameplay stability and realism for players.
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GTPlanet previews the upcoming Gran Turismo World Series World Final, noting the event will take place in Fukuoka—one of the series’ two home towns—as the season‑ending competition approaches for the 2025 season. The article was published on 2025‑12‑19.
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The article lists all circuits currently available in Assetto Corsa EVO’s Early Access version and identifies additional tracks scheduled for future release, providing a complete overview of the game’s 2025 track lineup as detailed on Traxion.gg.
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The article lists every circuit currently available in Studio 397 and Motorsport Games’ early‑access endurance racing simulation Le Mans Ultimate, detailing both the base‑game tracks and those added through downloadable content, giving players a full overview of the 2025 track lineup.
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Project Motor Racing’s newest update introduces a radar element to the heads‑up display and implements a new off‑track and penalties system. The patch also includes several bug fixes aimed at improving overall game stability and player experience.
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Electronic Arts announced that the mobile title Real Racing 3, which launched in 2013, will be removed from app stores after twelve years of service. Its online servers are scheduled to be shut down in March 2026, ending all multiplayer functionality.
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Codemasters announced that GRID Legends Deluxe Edition, its accessible track racing game, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026. The surprise release expands the title’s platform lineup, bringing the enhanced edition to the upcoming console next year.
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Assetto Corsa Rally has received its first update, introducing the Alpine A110 car and the Livigno Ice Circuit. Both new content pieces are included in the game's v0.2 build, marking the initial expansion of the title's rally simulation features.
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Traxion.gg now provides an always‑up‑to‑date list of all stages available in the Assetto Corsa Rally simulation. The list is continuously revised as the title progresses through early access, ensuring players can track new and existing rally stages as they are added.
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Assetto Corsa Rally will launch in Early Access with ten confirmed cars. The developers have outlined a roadmap that includes expanding the roster to more than thirty vehicles for the full release. The car list was detailed on Traxion.GG.
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Assetto Corsa Rally's first post‑early‑access release adds a new ice circuit and the Alpine vehicle, and includes a host of fixes. The extensive official patch notes detail these additions and improvements, as reported by Traxion.gg.
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Developer 3DClouds announced that the retro‑inspired Formula 1 racer Formula Legends will receive two DLC packs and a 2026 roadmap. The update adds online multiplayer and steering‑wheel support in early 2026, and hints at an officially licensed championship for future release.
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The penultimate Gran Turismo 7 Online Time Trial for 2026, titled “All I Want Four Christmas,” is now live. Players can compete on a short track to earn quick cash rewards, continuing the series’ seasonal events before the final 2026 trial.
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Starting at midnight Friday in each local time zone, Gran Turismo 7 releases a refreshed set of Weekly Challenges. This week’s lineup features one of the new challenges added in the recent Spec III update, continuing the game’s rotating weekly event schedule.
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AP Racing, a friction component manufacturer, has launched a global competition inviting players to create the best Gran Turismo 7 liveries using the brand’s newly added in‑game decals. Winners will receive a Goody Box containing AP Racing merchandise.
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Straight4 has released Update V1.5.0.3 for the Early Access title Project Motor Racing. The patch introduces a Radar System and includes multiple improvements to the game. The announcement was posted on Bsimracing and the update is now available for download.
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Kunos Simulazioni, Supernova Games and 505 Games announced the deployment of Update V0.2 for the Early Access version of Assetto Corsa Rally. The release, described as an early holiday season offering, adds new features and improvements to the rally simulation.
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Pimax has launched a unique upgrade campaign for sim racing and VR enthusiasts, offering Crystal Light and Crystal Super upgrade options. The program is detailed on Sim Racing Setups, inviting users to improve their headset performance through the specified offers.
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Sim Race Blog notes that the Conspit brand has been featured repeatedly on its platform over the past several years, underscoring an ongoing relationship with the company. The article references the Conspit APEX Bundle, though specific details about the bundle are not provided.
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iRacing’s Weekly Tune‑in for December 18‑24 outlines the upcoming broadcast schedule, highlighting official eSports series and selected community events available on iRacing’s channels. The guide directs viewers to the full lineup and links to additional details.
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After a record‑breaking 2025 championship, the eNASCAR Coca‑Cola iRacing Series will return in 2026 with a revised Qualifying Series format launching in February. The season expands to a 24‑race schedule, with the first 11 events outlined as part of the renewed schedule.
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Wreckreation has introduced Live Mix buildings to its console version and added a graphics settings option that lets players toggle between Quality and Performance modes. This update expands visual customization for console users, aligning the game’s performance options with those previously available on PC.
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Geoff Crammond’s four classic Grand Prix simulation titles will be reissued for purchase in 2026, though no new installment is planned. The relisting brings the seminal games back to market, offering fans renewed access to the historic racing series.
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Travis Pastrana’s Pastranaland compound has been released as downloadable content for MX vs ATV Legends. Players can now access the new Pastranaland map by downloading the DLC from the game’s store, as announced by Traxion.gg.
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RoadCraft’s delayed update introduces compatibility with Moza steering wheels, adds three new vehicles, and includes numerous bug fixes. The patch expands hardware support for sim racers while expanding the game’s vehicle roster and improving overall stability.
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Parking Garage Rally Circuit is set to launch on consoles for the first time in 2026 with a DX edition that doubles the original content count, expanding the cult indie title that has previously been available only on PC.
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Microsoft has officially announced that the Forza Motorsport series is ending, confirming long‑standing rumors that the franchise is over. The statement was reported by Traxion.GG, which posted the news under the title “Microsoft finally confirms Forza Motorsport is over.”
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MicroProse confirmed a renewed partnership with veteran designer Geoff Crammond to re‑release their classic racing collaborations, including Grand Prix Legends and Stunt Driver, on Steam. The titles are slated for launch in 2026, marking the legendary developer’s return to the sim‑racing market.
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Microsoft’s official Forza website confirmed in its year‑end round‑up that Forza Motorsport will receive no further updates, effectively placing the title on life support. The statement indicates the franchise is essentially discontinued, ending development and support for the game.
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Kunos Simulazioni has released Update v0.4.1 for the Assetto Corsa Evo Early Access title. The patch follows the extensive V0.4 content drop that introduced the Ferrari SF‑25 and the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The announcement was posted on Bsimracing.
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Straight4 has released a short‑term development roadmap for its Project Motor Racing title, outlining planned updates and milestones. The announcement was published on the Bsimracing website, providing the community with details of upcoming features and timelines for the simulator.
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The halfway point of the 2025-26 World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series featured the inaugural sprint‑car tournament, with 60 drivers competing for an $11,000 prize pool. Aiden Forster, former series champion, claimed victory at Knoxville Raceway, earning $6,000.
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Project Motor Racing released a preliminary roadmap outlining upcoming changes. The plan includes a comprehensive career mode restructure and a revision of the penalty system, with implementation expected over the coming weeks and months. Details remain limited, but the roadmap signals significant future updates.
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Milestone will release six editions of its upcoming title Screamer: four physical versions—including a standard edition, a steelbook collector’s edition, a model car bundle, and an early‑access package—and two digital editions, each offering distinct content and pricing options for fans.
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The developer of Wreckreation has turned to Patreon to fund ongoing development after publisher THQ Nordic stopped providing financial support, leaving several work‑in‑progress features uncertain. The Patreon campaign seeks fan contributions to cover programming, art and testing costs, hoping community backing will enable the pending updates to be completed despite the funding gap.
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Indie developer Super Woden announced that its rally spin‑off, Super Woden Rally Edge, is set to launch on 15 January 2026. The title expands the Super Woden series into rally racing, targeting fans of the original indie franchise.
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RaceRoom announced that a long‑awaited radar will be introduced for its ranked multiplayer mode, joining the recently added classic 2022 DTM cars. The upcoming feature aims to improve race awareness, responding to community demand. Details were posted on Traxion.GG.
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Project Motor Racing launched to muted reviews, prompting Straight4 Studios to publish a short‑term development roadmap. The plan outlines upcoming months of updates aimed at deepening immersion and elevating the simulation experience, positioning the roadmap as a path toward redemption for the title.
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iRacing has published its 2026 Special Events Calendar, outlining key dates throughout the year when sim racers can gather to compete in organized events. The schedule is available on Sim Racing Setups, offering participants a clear overview of upcoming iRacing competitions for 2026.
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The weekly iRacing guide for December 16‑22 2025 outlines daily and hourly races available to members according to their license level. It also highlights special series scheduled at set times that any qualified participant can join, providing more structured sim‑racing experiences.
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The inaugural World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series Tournament will take place Monday night, marking Race 5 of the 2025‑26 season and concluding the 410 Sprint Car portion of the schedule. Driver line‑ups for races 1‑4 and 6‑9 are determined weekly via the Pro Qualifying Series.
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iRacing’s Special Event calendar lists the Production Car Challenge at Virginia International Raceway, joining a range of races that span stock, sports, open‑wheel and sprint cars on both pavement and dirt. Participants can compete solo or with friends in team formats.
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iRacing’s Special Event calendar highlights the Chili Bowl, offering participants a range of race types—including stock cars, sports cars, open‑wheel formula cars and sprint cars—on both pavement and dirt. Players can compete solo or with friends in team formats during this week’s event.
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The fifth content update for Wreckfest 2’s early‑access version introduces additional game modes, a new track, and two new cars, expanding the title’s roster of playable content. The update arrives as part of the ongoing development cycle for the racing title.
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RAFA ERA Esports, Virtus.pro, Williams Sim Racing and Team Nitro have qualified as finalists for the Esports Racing League. The four teams will compete in the LAN Finals at Sim Formula Europe, scheduled for January, following the conclusion of the Rennsport regular season.
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Gran Turismo 7 is returning its year‑end festive login bonuses for 2025, following similar events in 2023 and 2024. Players who log in over the upcoming roughly three‑week period will receive small in‑game gifts, continuing the series’ seasonal reward tradition.
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This week’s Gran Turismo 7 Daily Races include two events with predefined car selections, a tie‑in to the Gran Turismo World Series final offering a large credit boost, a tuning challenge, an oval race, and a controversial race that appears to be pay‑to‑win.
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Bsimracing publishes an overview of the independent racing game Rev to Vertex, noting that development has continued for several years while the project remained relatively low‑profile. The article invites readers to examine the game's progress and features despite its under‑the‑radar status.
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Greg Hill, iRacing Senior Vice President and Executive Producer, released a development update video that tours the 2026 Season 1 build, highlighting its new features and content. The video was posted on Bsimracing, providing an overview of upcoming changes for the upcoming season.
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Next Level Racing announced the NLR360 finalist lineup and opened voting. The finalists include TheDriverLounge, MilosMotorsport, PayAttentionBarnaby, Stommagames, and UnknownInstinct, each represented by a video hosted on the company’s site. Voters are directed to the NLR360 page to cast their votes.
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