Unleashing the End of an Era: No More NASCAR Games in the Future
NASCAR Fans, Get Ready to Shift Gears: A New Era is Coming!
As the checkered flag waves goodbye on a chapter in NASCAR gaming history, enthusiasts better buckle up for what’s to come. Motorsport Games, the company that’s been behind the wheel of NASCAR racing games, has announced that all its titles and accompanying DLC will be discontinued from digital storefronts by December 31st. That’s right, folks – the current lineup of NASCAR games will be discontinued, but not forgotten!
But don’t throw away those burnt rubber and carbon-finished tires just yet! As a silver lining, these titles, including NASCAR Heat, NASCAR Rivals, and NASCAR: Ignition, will go on sale before they’re delisted. That means you’ll have a chance to add them to your gaming collection or give a friend a nudge.
A glimpse into the past: NASCAR games date back to 1991 with Bill Elliott’s NASCAR Challenge, a game that marked the beginning of a long, winding road for the franchise. The license has been held by various game developers over the decades, including iRacing, which is set to release NASCAR ’25 across all consoles and PC in Fall 2025. This new generation of racers is sure to bring exciting changes to the world of NASCAR gaming!
While real-life NASCAR drivers have long endorsed their favorite video games, we’ve seen some remarkable examples of how these games can inspire creativity. Take, for instance, when Ross Chastain credited NASCAR 2005 for his innovative wall-riding technique in 2022’s Daytona 500 – a stunt that shocked the racing world and left fans in awe! However, the move was subsequently deemed a safety hazard, and the rule-change ban was made permanent.
Key Takeaways:
- NASCAR games and their DLC will be discontinued from digital storefronts by December 31, 2024
- Games like NASCAR Heat, NASCAR Rivals, and NASCAR: Ignition will go on sale before being delisted
- Existing physical copies and playable digital copies will remain accessible after January 1, 2025
- The new era of NASCAR ’25 is coming in Fall 2025, but there’s still time to experience the current lineup before the checkered flag waves goodbye!
Get Ready to Shift Gears! Mark your calendars, NASCAR nation, and experience the excitement of high-speed racing like never before!
