MultipleNASCARgames are getting a permanant pit stop because they are getting delisted from all digital storefronts on December 31. Publisher Motorsport Games affirms the games will be playable after the date, however.
Motorsport Games Delists NASCAR Titles
AfteriRacing gained the NASCAR licenseearlier this year, Motorsport Games has announced that it will be delisting its NASCAR-franchise titles, such as the Heat series and Rivals entries, on December 31. The DLC will also be removed from stores, such as Steam and the PlayStation Store.
“Please lookout for various platform promotions this December to complete your NASCAR console game collection while you may,” saidMotorsport Games on social media. “We sincerely thank our community for the enthusiasm and support you’ve shown for these games over the years and hope you have enjoyed racing with us.”
Until December 4, multiple NASCAR games are on a steep discount on Steam.NASCAR Heat 5, for example, has a 75% off sale on Valve’s platform. Other discounts include:
The DLC content is also significantly discounted for those who want to test their racing skills in several NASCAR games.
Forza Motorsport also has NASCAR-themed content for those who want to race on Xbox and PC systems.
NASCAR Heat 5has a relatively good response from the Steam community. It has an overall 82% Very Positive rating. The Recent Reviews score is very high at 97%. “If you’re looking for good, happy racing vibes and a diverse assortment of tracks and difficulties, this is a good game for you,” said one reviewer lamp onSteam.
Forza Motorsport Adds NASCAR License in Update
Forza Motorsport Update 14 will include The American Thunder Tour that will feature the advanced 2024 Next Gen Stock Cars.
iRacing Takes Pole Position
iRacing will be making future NASCAR titles for the foreseeable future. “Having the ability to build a NASCAR console game is a privilege we promise to execute with the utmost care,” said the company’s President Tony Gardner. “We look forward to working diligently with NASCAR industry stakeholders to deliver a product that provides an amazing experience for the gaming community and NASCAR fans worldwide.”
iRacing has a successful game of the same name with a Very Positive score onSteam. It has continuously updated the game with a June 2024 update including the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R and the Ford Mustang GT3. It is run with a subscription model through Steam rather than a full price.
Review: NASCAR Heat 5
Moving all development in-house for 704Games may be beneficial down the road, but for NASCAR Heat 5, it enabled minimal changes.
