iRacing Studios has released a second trailer for their upcoming racing title, iRacing Arcade, offering a deeper look at the game’s style, progression, and what players can expect when it launches.
Unlike its sim-focused sibling iRacing, which is known for laser-accurate physics and competitive realism, iRacing Arcade is designed to be fun and approachable for a wide range of players without sacrificing that motorsport element. You are still racing on real-life tracks in licensed cars and competing in actual motorsports series, but this time in a more casual arcade setting.
The trailer shows vivid races featuring licensed cars and tracks from the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup to circuits like Imola and Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
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iRacing Arcade isn’t just a reskin of Circuit Superstars; it’s built from the ground up to give fans the motorsport experience without the technicalities of sim racing.
What iRacing Arcade Features
What stands out in the new footage is how the game’s career and progression systems are woven into the racing experience. The trailer doesn’t just show cars ripping around corners, but it also showcases the game’s progression loop. You can earn resources and performance boosts by doing well in races and use that to build up your team, buy new cars, upgrade your facilities, and turn your humble racing team into a full-fledged motorsport enterprise.
The trailer also shows the game’s social and competitive side. iRacing Arcade will feature Global Time Attack leaderboards, encouraging players to chase the fastest laps and climb weekly challenges alongside racers around the world.
The game features small versions of real-life tracks, such as Imola and WeatherTech, as well as real racing series, including the Porsche Cup, IMSA, and Formula 4. This is where iRacing’s licensing is really helping the game by tying in real-life motorsport aspects into the world of Circuit Superstars..
iRacing Arcade is set to launch on Steam on March 3, 2026, where it will be priced at around $24.99, with console versions (PS5 and Xbox Series) expected later in summer 2026.
Whether you’re a longtime sim enthusiast curious about a lighter take on racing or someone who wants quick, high-energy competitions with a progression hook, iRacing Arcade’s latest trailer makes a strong case that this spin-off could be one of 2026’s most entertaining racing experiences.
Published: Feb 27, 2026 03:59 pm