If you've been looking for a new racing game to rival Forza Motorsport, we might have one in the form of Project Motor Racing, which is officially heading to Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S at some point later this year.
Project Motor Racing is being developed by a new team at Straight4 Studios, made up of "key talents that have shaped sim racing’s legacy over two decades". Examples of this include the GTR series, as well as the Project CARS series.
This game is set to feature 70+ vehicles from 10 racing classes and 27 track layouts, complete with licensed cars from the likes of Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Audi, a brand-new physics engine with "unmatched handling realism", dynamic weather with a 24-hour day/night cycle, and online racing alongside a single-player career mode.
"Published by GIANTS Software and developed by Straight4 Studios, Project Motor Racing ignites all the passion, beauty and intensity of professional motorsport. The racing simulator will hit the track in fall 2025 with 70+ vehicles from 10 racing classes and 27 track layouts."
Project Motor Racing is officially set to release for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in Fall 2025. We're still waiting for a nailed-on launch date, so we'll let you know when one arrives. In the meantime, here are some screenshots:
Ian Bell, CEO at Straight4 Studios: “This is not about driving. It’s about racing. With our streamlined approach and what we consider to be the most authentic handling model we’ve ever created, Project Motor Racing is both a nod to our genre’s rich legacy and a big step into the next era of simulation.”
While we're here, we also want to bring your attention to a second racing game that's been announced this week in the form of Formula Legends. This is a more arcade-like racer that aims to emulate the history and drama of the sport.
If you're interested, you can check out the brand-new trailer down below.
"Formula Legends is an over-the-spoiler racing game that perfectly blends arcade accessibility with the strategic nuance found at the peak of competitive motorsports.Tyre-wear, fuel consumption, rubbering in of racing lines, damage simulation and changeable weather are just some of the elements that make the moment-to-moment gameplay of Formula Legends challenging, unpredictable and most importantly, fun."