Week 50 • 8 December - 14 December 2025
This week: 62 updates
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Edition delivers markedly better visuals and performance than the original Switch version, according to a hands‑on review on Traxion.gg. The upgrade comes at a modest price increase, positioning the game as a notable improvement for Switch 2 owners.
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Project Motor Racing’s 1.5.0.2 patch is now live across all platforms, introducing extensive updates that overhaul GT3 and GT4 vehicle dynamics. The release also includes a broad range of additional changes and improvements, detailed in the developer’s announcement on Traxion.gg.
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The Adelaide Street Circuit, renowned as one of the world’s premier street tracks, has been released for the iRacing simulation. Traxion.gg tested the new virtual version and explored the circuit’s historic background, highlighting its significance for sim racing enthusiasts.
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Traxion will stream a two‑hour live RaceRoom event featuring top‑split sim racing on the Macau GP circuit. The broadcast uses RaceRoom’s ranking system and is presented on Traxion’s platform. The announcement was first published on Traxion.GG.
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In the upcoming Resident Evil sequel, titled Resident Evil Requiem, returning protagonist Leon Kennedy is confirmed to drive a licensed, custom‑built Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT. The vehicle’s inclusion was announced by Traxion.gg, highlighting the game’s partnership with Porsche.
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Mario Kart World won the Best Sports / Racing award at The Game Awards 2025, surpassing competitors Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and F1 25. The victory was announced by Traxion.gg, confirming the title’s recognition within the industry’s premier awards ceremony.
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Star Wars Galactic Racer is slated for release in 2026 and is currently being developed by Fuse Games, a newly formed studio created by developers who previously worked on the Burnout and Need for Speed franchises. The announcement was reported on Traxion.GG.
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Straight4 has released Update V1.5.0.2 for Project Motor Racing, introducing a tyre behaviour overhaul for GT3 and GT4 classes, additional handling refinements for other classes, enhanced stability for online components, and various other improvements to the overall experience.
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At The Game Awards 2025, the anime‑style arcade racer Screamer had its release date confirmed for March 2026, and a new story‑focused trailer was unveiled. The trailer highlights narrative elements and showcases gameplay visuals. The announcement was reported by Traxion.GG.
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Japanese Drift Master’s last 2025 update adds five new cars, including a Toyota Supra A80 look‑alike, and introduces seven new Eurobeat songs that evoke the Initial D soundtrack, giving fans fresh content for drift enthusiasts. The announcement was posted on Traxion.gg.
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Team Redline secured the GTP class title while Coanda Esports captured the GTD class in the 2025 IMSA Esports Global Championship. The results were reported by Traxion.GG, confirming both teams as the season’s champions in their respective categories.
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Gran Turismo 7 received a minor yet impactful patch for both PS4 and PS5, adjusting the Power Pack rival performance and modifying downshift behavior. The update aims to refine vehicle handling and competition balance, according to the release notes posted on Traxion.gg.
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Rennsport received its fourth patch this month, introducing a replay feature, multiplayer support, and fixes for the Praga car. The update follows a busy post‑release period, with the developers delivering several improvements shortly after launch.
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iRacing has released its 2026 Special Event calendar, introducing several notable changes. Among the updates, a 24‑hour endurance race at Silverstone has been added to the schedule for the series. The full lineup is detailed on Traxion.GG.
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BeamNG released an update centered on heavy haulage, introducing new quarry‑related content. A developer is quoted saying, “It’s time to quarry.” The announcement was published on Traxion.GG. The article titled “BeamNG’s latest update is all about heavy haulage” details the focus.
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Assetto Corsa Rally’s first significant post‑early‑access launch update adds a new weather type, a snow‑capped location, and the classic Alpine A110 rally car, delivering a retro rally star experience for players and expanding the game’s environmental variety.
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Gran Turismo 7’s refreshed Weekly Challenges resume, launching at midnight on Friday in each player’s local time zone. This week’s lineup features the standard event placed in the special slot, offering a familiar format for participants to compete and earn rewards as the series continues.
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For a limited period today, Gran Turismo 7’s Online Time Trial mode will run four concurrent events, double the normal schedule. Two of the events feature enhanced rewards, giving players increased incentives while competing in the simultaneous time‑trial challenges.
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Competition Company released Rennsport version 1.1.7, the third update this month, for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The update adds new features, improvements, and performance tweaks to the racing simulator, continuing the developer’s active support schedule.
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Polyphony Digital has released Gran Turismo 7 update version 1.66, following the recent version 1.65. The deployment was described as unexpected. The update is now available immediately to the community players, with details posted on Bsimracing.
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Marcel Baranya is developing a retro‑styled 1980s Formula 1 racing game called Grand Pro Circuit, and the title has now been added to Steam’s Wishlist, allowing interested players to follow its progress. The announcement was posted on Bsimracing.
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Nacon Racing announced that its upcoming arcade‑style title Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is nearing release and has released a new gameplay video showcasing the game’s features. The video provides a first look at the racing mechanics, visuals and tracks expected in the upcoming launch.
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Motorsport Games and Studio 397 released a small hotfix for Le Mans Ultimate V1.2.0.1 Update 2. The patch addresses several issues introduced by the V1.2.0.1 Update and should stop the most common crashes that players have experienced.
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iRacing’s Weekly Tune‑In outlines the broadcast schedule for December 11th‑17th, listing official iRacing eSports races and selected community events available on the platform’s channels. The guide directs viewers to upcoming streams and highlights special community‑organized competitions during the week.
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Junior Hardware Engineer Emil Puhakka credits Simucube’s supportive, autonomous environment for his professional development. He graduated in summer 2025 from the University of Oulu with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and now works at Simucube, where he values the opportunity to learn and grow.
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Rennsport announced that its first downloadable content, featuring three classic endurance cars and the Le Mans circuit, will not launch in December as planned. The release has been pushed to February while the developer focuses on fixing issues.
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Gear.Club Unlimited 3 is scheduled for a February 2026 launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. Releases for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are planned for later in 2026. Pre‑order customers will receive two bonus cars.
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Gran Turismo 7’s Power Pack DLC adds more than 50 unique challenges, featuring specially modified cars that race against the AI driver GT Sophy. Reviewers note the content is demanding but rewarding, stating the pack delivers a strong impact once players understand its objectives.
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Competition Company released episode 7 of the Radio Check talk session, focusing on the Rennsport launch, player feedback, and the December DLC update. The episode is hosted by CEO Morris, Creative Director Kim Orremark, and Lucas from the Rennsport Marketing Team.
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Kunos Simulazioni, Supernova Games and 505 Games released a short video previewing new winter snow rally stages that will be added to Assetto Corsa Rally. The teaser highlights upcoming icy terrain and promises seasonal content for the racing simulation.
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Kunos Simulazioni and 505 Games have released the inaugural Community Q&A session for the Early Access version of Assetto Corsa Rally, providing developers answers to player questions and outlining upcoming features and improvements. The session was posted on Bsimracing.
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Straight4 announced that the Project Motor Racing update patch V1.5.0.2 will be released later this week. The upcoming patch introduces several notable changes, though specific details were not listed in the announcement. The news was posted on Bsimracing.
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Shenzhen‑based CAMMUS Electronic Technology announced the release of its upgraded Cammus Racing LC100 Pedals Version 4 and opened pre‑order for the new model. The V4 iteration builds on the previous LC100 design, offering enhanced electronic functionality for sim‑racing enthusiasts.
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The article discusses the GT-MAX32 steering wheel from Gomez Sim Industries. Gomez Sim Industries is a name the blog has been mentioning more often over time, and the piece highlights the company’s latest wheel model, indicating growing interest in its products among sim‑racing enthusiasts.
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iRacing has deployed the 2026 Season 1 build for its online racing platform. The update adds new content, features, upgrades, and fixes, and marks the official start of the 2026 Season 1 on December 16th. Details were posted on Bsimracing.
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At Lincoln Speedway on Monday, Ryan Avila claimed victory in the fourth round of the 2025‑26 World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series, overtaking Logan Rumsey on the final lap. It marked the season’s fourth different winner, while the defending champion led most laps but did not win.
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Gavin Raeburn, co‑creator of Forza Horizon, announced his departure from Playground Games to focus on a new AAA driving title at his newly founded studio, Lighthouse Games. He emphasized the project is distinct and not intended to be another Horizon installment.
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iRacing’s Season 1 2026 build, released today, adds two new street circuits, introduces a Porsche 911 Cup car, and updates the IndyCar hybrid with performance tweaks. Additional changes include various balance adjustments and bug fixes across the platform, as detailed in the official patch notes.
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Traxion.gg announced that the upcoming sim racing title Ride 6 will include a total of 45 tracks, comprising both newly added circuits and previously featured locations. The complete track list was published on the site’s Ride 6 track list page.
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Ride 6 will include more than 340 motorcycles, encompassing downloadable content, from 21 manufacturers and spanning seven categories. The complete bike list was published on Traxion.gg, confirming the extensive roster for the upcoming title for players.
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Gran Turismo 7’s latest Spec III update introduces a subtle visual change: cars now accumulate dirt and grime as they race, reflecting track conditions and wear. The feature activates automatically, enhancing realism without affecting performance, and is available to all players following the recent patch.
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December opened with new content for Assetto Corsa EVO, Gran Turismo 7 and RaceRoom Racing Experience, but the month turned sour as Straight4 Studios and Three Fields Entertainment placed staff on ice, announcing further industry layoffs affecting their development teams.
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Fanatec has launched Fanatec 1, a full‑service support package that assists customers with selecting appropriate hardware, mounting components, and configuring their sim racing rigs. The service aims to simplify setup processes and ensure optimal performance for both new and experienced users.
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The December 9‑15 2025 edition of This Week in iRacing outlines daily and hourly events tailored to members’ license levels, plus special series scheduled at set times. Participants with appropriate credentials can join, accessing more structured sim‑racing experiences throughout the week.
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BMW M Team Redline and Coanda Esports each secured their 2025 IMSA Esports Global Championship class titles by winning the Michelin 240 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. Both race winners lifted the championship trophies, though the event featured competitive racing rather than flag‑to‑flag domination.
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iRacing announced the Week 13 schedule for the 2025 Season 4, featuring new cars and tracks alongside a series of week‑long championships. The week serves as the interval between the four quarterly seasons, during which the platform introduces fresh content for all participants.
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Bradford on Avon's Henry Moore secured the 2025 FIA F4 Global Esports Championship presented by MOZA after winning three races this season, including the Brands Hatch round of the double‑headed finale. Twelve drivers contested Saturday’s event, but Moore’s first‑race victory clinched the title.
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The World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series returns Monday night for Race 4 of the 2025‑26 season at Lincoln Speedway. The series features a ten‑track schedule, with the first half using 410 Sprint Cars and the second half using Super Late Models, and includes an open qualifying series.
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Live For Speed is preparing a major graphics update that will introduce dynamic lighting and a day‑to‑night cycle. The preview shows the new visual effects, which aim to enhance realism and immersion for players. The update is expected to roll out later this year.
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Project Motor Racing's development team has been reduced as the studio shifts focus to rebuilding trust with its community. Despite the cuts, work will continue to refine the game's physics, enhance its systems, and align the experience with the expectations long held by players.
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F1 25 introduces additional My Team customization options and adds support for VRS steering wheels. The next round of the game's Survival Challenges will launch later this month, offering players four new liveries to unlock.
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A Live For Speed post on Traxion.gg indicates the sim will soon enter 'The Next Era', with details to be disclosed during an upcoming YouTube Premiere. The announcement builds anticipation among the community, though specific features or release dates have not been revealed.
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Gran Turismo 7’s Power Pack DLC introduces more than 50 new race events, including hidden endurance challenges that can last up to 24 hours. The guide details how players can unlock these events and use the mid‑race save feature to preserve progress during long races.
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Le Mans Ultimate has published the v1.2 patch notes, introducing a new engineer mode. The update also adds a schedule of driver swap events that can be executed using this mode, expanding strategic options for players. Details are available on Traxion.gg.
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Rennsport received an update that reduces detail pop‑in and includes additional AI adjustments, aiming to resolve several commonly reported problems. The patch also improves vehicle handling consistency and refines opponent behavior, addressing issues highlighted by the community since launch.
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A previously undocumented feature in Gran Turismo 7’s Power Pack DLC lets players pause a race and resume it after the PlayStation 5 powers off. The mid‑race save works without official support, but only within the Power Pack content, according to player reports.
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GTPlanet reports that Gran Turismo 7’s latest Daily Races, released during the festive gift theme, feature the two brand‑new circuits introduced in the Spec III update, allowing players to race them early and set track records as part of the daily challenge lineup.
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iRacing released two preview videos, one featuring the Lucas Oil Speedway Dirt Road configuration and another highlighting the FIA Cross Car. Both vehicles are scheduled to appear in the game's 2026 Season 1 update, expanding the upcoming content for players.
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EA Sports and Codemasters have released Update V1.16 for F1 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. The update was announced on Bsimracing and is now available to players via the standard distribution channels.
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Munich-based publisher Competition Company released update V1.1.6 for its Rennsport racing simulator, now available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The deployment was announced on Bsimracing. The post titled “Rennsport – Update V1.1.6 Deployed” appeared first on Bsimracing.
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Motorsport Games and Studio 397 announced that the V1.2 update for Le Mans Ultimate is ready for deployment. The upcoming patch includes a full changelog detailing new features, improvements, and fixes. The update will be released shortly, according to the Bsimracing post.
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Boosted Media reviews MOZA’s MTQ Throttle Quadrant, describing it as a compact, modular, feature‑packed device capable of handling both airliner cruising at FL380 and high‑G fighter jet maneuvers. The reviewer notes its versatility and surprising performance for a small‑footprint throttle setup.
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