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Updated · GamesHub · Aug 18
iRacing Arcade Hits PS5, Xbox on Aug. 21 at $24.99 as Split-Screen Leads Update
Updated
Updated · GamesHub · Aug 18

iRacing Arcade Hits PS5, Xbox on Aug. 21 at $24.99 as Split-Screen Leads Update

3 articles · Updated · GamesHub · Aug 18

Summary

  • Aug. 21 brings iRacing Arcade to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with local split-screen multiplayer headlining the console debut of the formerly PC-only racer.
  • Four new licensed cars and five added circuit layouts arrive with the launch, expanding the roster with the Porsche 963 GTP, Ferrari 296 GT3 and tracks including Daytona, Sebring and Circuit of the Americas.
  • Original Fire Games has positioned the title as a more accessible spin on iRacing—using third-person racing and controller-friendly handling while keeping tyre wear, fuel use, damage and pit stops.
  • PC players already on Steam will get the same cars, circuits, split-screen support and other additions in a free update, as iRacing Studios pushes beyond its core sim-racing audience.

Insights

Why is the world's most hardcore PC racing simulator suddenly pivoting to a $25 arcade-style console game with split-screen multiplayer?
Can this new console racer successfully balance casual couch multiplayer with the punishing reality of authentic tire wear and fuel consumption?
How might real-world motorsport debates over turbo engines and classic DTM heritage secretly shape the future rosters of this virtual racing world?