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NASCAR 25 Launches on PS5 and Xbox as iRacing Debuts a Simulation-First Reboot

Early reviews praise the authentic racing experience despite launch bugs.

Overview

  • The console release is live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with a $59.99 Standard Edition and a $79.99 Gold Edition that includes a Season Pass, while the pass is $24.99 separately.
  • Developed by iRacing Studios as its first standalone NASCAR console title, the game features licensed drivers, laser-scanned cars and tracks, and physics tuned by iRacing.
  • Career Mode spans the Cup, Xfinity, CRAFTSMAN Truck, and ARCA Menards series with guidance from Dale Earnhardt Jr., and online multiplayer supports up to 40 players.
  • Critics highlight fun, authentic handling and a rock-solid foundation, but cite messy public lobbies, technical hiccups, and the absence of season co-op at launch.
  • Community impressions flag visual compromises on Xbox Series S, and the PC version is set to launch on Steam on November 11, 2025.