{"id":519620,"date":"2026-07-10T18:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/519620\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T18:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:10:09","slug":"indycars-new-video-game-the-game-will-roll-out-in-early-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/519620\/","title":{"rendered":"IndyCar\u2019s New Video Game \u2018The Game\u2019 Will Roll Out In Early 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" top-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783707009_463_0x0.jpg\" alt=\"mail-17\" data-height=\"320\" data-width=\"640\" fetchpriority=\"high\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>IndyCar and iRacing Studios Announced the new video game that is expected to be released before the 2027 Indianapolis 500<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Photo<\/p>\n<p>A long wait by motorsports gamers is getting closer to coming to an end. <\/p>\n<p>IndyCar and iRacing and announced on July 10 that \u201cINDYCAR Racing The Game,\u201d the highly anticipated official standalone IndyCar video game developed by world-renowned motorsport simulation company iRacing Studios, is set to launch in early 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles and PC via Steam.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first IndyCar standalone video game in more than two decades and is expected to launch in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a project our team has been passionate about for a long time,&#8221; said Tony Gardner, iRacing president. &#8220;We\u2019re bringing everything we know about authentic, immersive racing to consoles and PC, and creating an experience worthy of the IndyCar name. 2027 can&#8217;t come soon enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What Fans Can Expect From IndyCar Racing \u2018The Game\u2019<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Racing The Game brings the raw speed, precision and drama of the NTT IndyCar Series to a new generation of racing fans and gamers. Leveraging iRacing Studios\u2019 industry-leading expertise in authentic motorsport simulation, the title promises to deliver an unmatched open-wheel racing experience \u2013 from the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the sport&#8217;s most celebrated street circuits, road courses and ovals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndyCar features the most competitive and action-packed racing on the planet, challenging drivers at every turn with incredible speeds and demanding layouts,\u201d said Alex Damron, IndyCar chief marketing officer. \u201cOur new video game is going to capture the energy and drama of our sport with hyper-realism, bringing our series to a new generation of gamers. Partnering with iRacing \u2014 the gold standard in racing simulation \u2014 ensures this will be a truly special new chapter in our gaming history. We can\u2019t wait for fans to get behind the wheel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>IndyCar Racing The Game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam. Additional game details, including features, modes, and pre-order information, will be announced in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>Play Puzzles &amp; Games on Forbes<\/p>\n<p>Felix Rosenqvist noses past David Malukas at the checkered flag to win the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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