Racing gamesoffer a lot of fun and excitement that run the gamut from NASCAR simulators to kart battlers. While 2025 doesn’t look to be the most lucrative in racing video games, there are still some exciting titles on the horizon that are sure to capture fans' attention. In 2025, there are racing games coming to all the major platforms, including Xbox, PS5, andNintendo Switch.
Some racing games feature subgenres, like simulation and sports, which appeal to various players. Then there are the strictly racing games that focus purely on speed, excitement, and high-octane competition. Much like2024’s batch of racing games,2025 is shaping up to offer a mix of experiences for fans of the genre, with lots of action and retro-inspired racing games.
The Biggest Racing Games Of 2025
An Untitled NASCAR Game Expected In Q4
The racing game genre doesn’t look to be getting a huge surge of games in 2025. However, there are afew racing gamesthat are worth noting that have fans of the genre excited. For example,Sonic Racing: CrossWorldswasannounced during The Game Awards 2024. The cinematic trailer doesn’t reveal much, but does show Shadow racing off. The game is confirmed for last-gen and current-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
There’s also an untitled NASCAR game from iRacing coming to consoles in Q4. At this time, platforms for the game haven’t been announced, but it was officially announced back in April 2024 for home consoles. Both the NASCAR game andSonic Racing: CrossWorldshave release windows for 2025, but no specific dates yet.
Every Racing Game Releasing In 2025 (So Far)
A Full List Of Racing Game & Platform
Most racing games being released in 2025 have yet to have a confirmed release date. While the release dates of most of these titles are unknown, most developers have already teased exciting features that will draw in racing fans. There’s no shortage of anticipation within the racing community for these games to hit their consoles and PCs.
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Looking into 2025, here are the following releases for announced racing games and the confirmed platforms they’re for:
Untitled NASCAR console game
Ultimate Sheep Raccoon
PC, consoles
These are just the confirmed titles set to be released throughout 2025. However,there’s a chance that more surprise titles will be announcedand dropped across various platforms. This early on, more games will likely be announced - and more info for already announced games - like iRacing’s NASCAR title andSonic Racing: CrossWorlds- will get more details shared. 2025 will hopefully be an exciting year forracing gamefans, regardless.
