We’ve got a new racing game releasing on Xbox this week in the form of NASCAR 25, and this one’s being developed by the team at iRacing Studios – you know, the developer behind the ultra-popular iRacing simulation game on PC?
NASCAR 25 boasts “laser scanned car models and tracks for a level of authenticity that is previously unmatched”, along with all the game modes you’d expect – Championship, Multiplayer, Career and others.
But what are the reviews saying? Well, with the Gold Edition going live on console a few days ago, we do have a few of them already, and we’ll throw some examples down below.
“NASCAR 25 is a long-awaited return to form. It blends realism, customization, and fan passion into one cohesive experience that rewards skill and patience. From its deep career mode to its competitive online play, it’s clear iRacing poured effort into making this the most complete NASCAR title in years.”
“NASCAR 25 hits the most important goal of all for what is technically a series debut: It puts down a rock-solid foundation for the future. In a way, it’s a little refreshing to pop open a sports game and not get bogged down with near-endless different game modes while attempting to cater to as wide an audience as possible while extracting as much money as possible in the process.”
“NASCAR 25 feels like a title with strong bones — thrilling AI battles, surprisingly solid online play, and handling that can make even a casual fan grin. But career depth, pit logic, and some janky race starts keep it from fully crossing the finish line. Still, for players who just want to race and don’t mind a few rough edges, this might be the most fun console NASCAR game in years.”
“NASCAR 25 aims to be the definitive next-gen NASCAR experience on Xbox Series X, delivering stunning visuals, authentic handling, and a deeper career mode. While the foundation is strong, persistent bugs, technical hiccups, and missing features keep it from reaching full speed. It’s a solid start for the series’ revival, just one major patch away from greatness.”
It’s too early for NASCAR 25 to have a Metacritic rating just yet, but we did find some extra impressions courtesy of the NASCAR community on Reddit – and they happen to mention that the Series S version doesn’t look particularly good:
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So, there you go! NASCAR 25’s standard edition actually launches today on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, so you can go and check it out for yourself if you want to – the game costs £49.99 / $59.99 on the Xbox Store.
With a physics model tuned by the experts, and based on real world feedback from actual NASCAR drivers and race teams, you’ll be immersed in the sights and sounds of race day like never before. From Quick Race, Championship, Multiplayer, or Career, the combinations of tracks, cars, and experiences will keep you coming back for more. Work your way from your backyard shop in ARCA Menards series all the way through a multi-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion in Career Mode, and show the world what you’re made of. It’s the NASCAR game you’ve been waiting and asking for! Welcome to NASCAR 25!
Are you picking up NASCAR 25 on Xbox? Tell us down in the comments section below.
Fraser is the News Editor at Pure Xbox, where he spends his time reporting on the biggest stories in the world of Xbox and beyond.