We are quarter of the way through 2022 already, so far we’ve seen Gran Turismo 7 hit the shelves and Assetto Corsa Competizione receive a massive update for the latest generation of console - but what can we expect to see in the racing game and simulator genres for the rest of 2022?
There are of course a number of titles that will be due this year, that will not be a surprise to anyone. You know the franchises we are on about, they come out year after year. However, this year there are a few titles that are making a return after more than a year out and some very promising indie games too.
Here’s our list of racing games that you need to keep an eye out for, have we missed any?
There are of course a number of titles that will be due this year, that will not be a surprise to anyone. You know the franchises we are on about, they come out year after year. However, this year there are a few titles that are making a return after more than a year out and some very promising indie games too.
Here’s our list of racing games that you need to keep an eye out for, have we missed any?
F1 2022
F1 2022 - No release date
As of yet, there’s no official information about the latest addition to the F1 franchise by Codemasters. This will be the first game where Electronic Arts have been the owners of Codemasters for the entire development. Fans of the series are in some part excited to see what the extra development skills and potential budget bring to F1 2022, however many are concerned that most EA games rely heavily on micro transactions.
Only time will tell.
As of yet, there’s no official information about the latest addition to the F1 franchise by Codemasters. This will be the first game where Electronic Arts have been the owners of Codemasters for the entire development. Fans of the series are in some part excited to see what the extra development skills and potential budget bring to F1 2022, however many are concerned that most EA games rely heavily on micro transactions.
Only time will tell.
Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport - No release date
It seems like a life-time ago we saw the trailer for Forza Motorsport, which is ditching the number 8. Forza Motorsport 7 was a let down for so many fans of the franchise and there’s a lot of Xbox and PC gamers eagerly waiting to see what Turn 10 Studios can bring to the table, especially as this game will be optimized for the Xbox Series X/S.
Turn 10 studios have claimed that the latest addition to this franchise will be a generational leap, with more changes from Forza Motorsport 7 than were made from FM4 through to FM7.
It seems like a life-time ago we saw the trailer for Forza Motorsport, which is ditching the number 8. Forza Motorsport 7 was a let down for so many fans of the franchise and there’s a lot of Xbox and PC gamers eagerly waiting to see what Turn 10 Studios can bring to the table, especially as this game will be optimized for the Xbox Series X/S.
Turn 10 studios have claimed that the latest addition to this franchise will be a generational leap, with more changes from Forza Motorsport 7 than were made from FM4 through to FM7.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown - Expected release date September 2022
The brand new Test Drive Unlimited keeps the DNA from the first games, and revamps it for the modern era. You have the freedom to progress however you like, the classic open championship concept returns too. Live your best life. Race, cruise, and hang out with your friends until the sun goes down and even after!
With confirmed marques so far being Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Koenigsegg, Apollo, Dodge and Bugatti, you’ll have to really work your way up to have the privilege to drive them.
The brand new Test Drive Unlimited keeps the DNA from the first games, and revamps it for the modern era. You have the freedom to progress however you like, the classic open championship concept returns too. Live your best life. Race, cruise, and hang out with your friends until the sun goes down and even after!
With confirmed marques so far being Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Koenigsegg, Apollo, Dodge and Bugatti, you’ll have to really work your way up to have the privilege to drive them.
MOTOGP 2022
MOTOGP 2022 - Due for release 21st April 2022
Explore all the contents of the 2022 season in the MotoGP classes and in all the other categories.More than 120 riders, over 20 official circuits and all the excitement of the official championship are waiting for you.
And if you want to take a leap into the past, over 70 historic champions will let you relive the best of MotoGP history.
Relive one of the most exciting championships in MotoGP™ history!17 Chapters, one for each Grand Prix of the 2009 season, lie ahead! Put yourself in the boots of legends such as Rossi, Lorenzo, Stoner and Pedrosa at the peak of their careers. In each episode you will face different challenges reliving first hand the most iconic moments of the world championship.
All contents will be enhanced by more than 50 minutes of real footage at the beginning of each chapter, entirely narrated and directed by the extraordinary Mark Neale.
Explore all the contents of the 2022 season in the MotoGP classes and in all the other categories.More than 120 riders, over 20 official circuits and all the excitement of the official championship are waiting for you.
And if you want to take a leap into the past, over 70 historic champions will let you relive the best of MotoGP history.
Relive one of the most exciting championships in MotoGP™ history!17 Chapters, one for each Grand Prix of the 2009 season, lie ahead! Put yourself in the boots of legends such as Rossi, Lorenzo, Stoner and Pedrosa at the peak of their careers. In each episode you will face different challenges reliving first hand the most iconic moments of the world championship.
All contents will be enhanced by more than 50 minutes of real footage at the beginning of each chapter, entirely narrated and directed by the extraordinary Mark Neale.
WRC 11
WRC 11 - No release date
WRC 11 will be Kylotonn’s last WTC game, with the development of the WRC series heading to Codemasters.
WRC games usually hit the shelves in or around early September and there’s no information as of yet to disprove that this will not be the case this year.
WRC 11 will be based upon the WRC 2022 season and will most likely have cars from various categories - anticipate WRC2, WRC3 and Junior WRC cars.
WRC 11 will be Kylotonn’s last WTC game, with the development of the WRC series heading to Codemasters.
WRC games usually hit the shelves in or around early September and there’s no information as of yet to disprove that this will not be the case this year.
WRC 11 will be based upon the WRC 2022 season and will most likely have cars from various categories - anticipate WRC2, WRC3 and Junior WRC cars.
British Touring Car Championship
British Touring Car Championship - No release date
Update on the status of the BTCC Game's future: Motorsport Games' BTCC Title Might Be Delayed, President Stephen Hood Leaves
Motorsport Games will be bringing a BTCC to shelves at some point this year and we can only hope that it lands better than Motorsport Games’ Nascar 21: Ignition.
As of yet there is little to no information as to what to expect from a BTCC game, though we can assume that it will closely represent the BTCC 2022 and feature the same cars, teams, drivers, and tracks.
This would mean that many British favourites will be part of the BTCC game, which should include - Donington Park, Brands Hatch, Thruxton, Oulton Park, Croft, Knockhill, Snetterton, and Silverstone.
Update on the status of the BTCC Game's future: Motorsport Games' BTCC Title Might Be Delayed, President Stephen Hood Leaves
As of yet there is little to no information as to what to expect from a BTCC game, though we can assume that it will closely represent the BTCC 2022 and feature the same cars, teams, drivers, and tracks.
This would mean that many British favourites will be part of the BTCC game, which should include - Donington Park, Brands Hatch, Thruxton, Oulton Park, Croft, Knockhill, Snetterton, and Silverstone.
American Motorcycle Simulator
American Motorcycle Simulator - No release date
Fancy riding across the states on the legendary Route 66? Part simulator, part survival game, this title allows you to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles on your faithful bike.
As well as fuelling and maintaining your motorcycle, players will be able to shoot some pool, play darts and poker, have a few drinks and even visit a club or two.
Fancy riding across the states on the legendary Route 66? Part simulator, part survival game, this title allows you to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles on your faithful bike.
As well as fuelling and maintaining your motorcycle, players will be able to shoot some pool, play darts and poker, have a few drinks and even visit a club or two.
Nano Racing
Nano Racing - No release date
Think micromachines with ultra realistic graphics!
Race around a number of tracks in miniature cars all with ultra realistic next gen graphics. Choose between a number of cars, each with its own driving style. Participate in single player events or race against others online.
Think micromachines with ultra realistic graphics!
Race around a number of tracks in miniature cars all with ultra realistic next gen graphics. Choose between a number of cars, each with its own driving style. Participate in single player events or race against others online.
Redout 2
Redout 2 - No release date
Redout 2 is a tribute to classic arcade racing games and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout, where racing through the dystopian wastelands of a semi-abandoned Earth is one of the galaxy’s most popular sports.
Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an extensive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer. Deep control systems, robust hovership customization and a killer soundtrack make Redout 2 the premier anti-gravity racer.
Redout 2 is a tribute to classic arcade racing games and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout, where racing through the dystopian wastelands of a semi-abandoned Earth is one of the galaxy’s most popular sports.
Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an extensive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer. Deep control systems, robust hovership customization and a killer soundtrack make Redout 2 the premier anti-gravity racer.
Rush Rally Origins
Rush Rally Origins - No release date
Rush Rally Origins combines the classic top down racing action from the original Rush Rally with the highly praised graphics and physics from Rush Rally 3. Take on 36 new and unique stages across the world, each with the ability to change the time of day and weather. Drive over many challenging surface types including snow, gravel, dirt, mud and tarmac!
Race at 60fps (120fps on supported devices) with one of the best car dynamics models to date, highly tuned for Rush Rally Origins to give a more fun top down racing experience. Feel the grip change across different surface types and multiple weather conditions.
Compete in a series of rally championships, race against others in our unique A-B Race mode or hold your nerve and focus on improving your times in the time trial game modes.
Compete with Friends, Multiplayer and Offline.
Real-Time multiplayer, Social Leaderboards and Ghost Racing allow you to race any player at any time. See how you compare with the world's best.
Rush Rally Origins combines the classic top down racing action from the original Rush Rally with the highly praised graphics and physics from Rush Rally 3. Take on 36 new and unique stages across the world, each with the ability to change the time of day and weather. Drive over many challenging surface types including snow, gravel, dirt, mud and tarmac!
Race at 60fps (120fps on supported devices) with one of the best car dynamics models to date, highly tuned for Rush Rally Origins to give a more fun top down racing experience. Feel the grip change across different surface types and multiple weather conditions.
Compete in a series of rally championships, race against others in our unique A-B Race mode or hold your nerve and focus on improving your times in the time trial game modes.
Compete with Friends, Multiplayer and Offline.
Real-Time multiplayer, Social Leaderboards and Ghost Racing allow you to race any player at any time. See how you compare with the world's best.
