CHELMSFORD, Mass., July 11 (Nationwide Times) — INDYCAR and iRacing Studios have announced a long-term licensing deal for a new standalone IndyCar video game, the first dedicated title for the series in more than two decades.
The companies said the game is being developed for PlayStation, Xbox and PC through Steam and is planned for release in the second half of 2026. INDYCAR said the project will be built from the ground up by a dedicated development team using iRacing Studios’ enhanced Orontes engine.
According to INDYCAR, the game will include a multilevel career mode, licensed drivers from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone, and online multiplayer. The series said real-world teams and drivers will be involved in development, including Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin.
INDYCAR said its existing relationship with iRacing will continue under the new agreement through the iRacing PC racing service, where INDYCAR has been part of the platform for more than a decade.
The announcement follows a period in which the series has not had a dedicated standalone video game release, making the new title a notable return for one of auto racing’s top brands in the gaming market.
