The iRacing Arcade console launch arrives this Friday, August 21, when the game lands on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $24.99. PC players receive the same update at no additional cost. Because the game had been PC-exclusive since its Steam launch in early 2026, this console release marks the first time iRacing Arcade is available outside of PC. The hardware requirements and subscription model of the full iRacing simulator have kept console players out until now. Now, that changes.
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Four new cars and five new circuit layouts arrive alongside the console release, available on all platforms simultaneously. iRacing Arcade sits between a traditional sim and an approachable arcade racer. Unlike the full iRacing subscription simulator, there are no licensing progressions or mandatory series requirements. Instead, the game uses realistic fuel consumption and tire wear as a foundation while keeping accessibility front and center. All vehicles and circuits are officially licensed.
New Cars in the iRacing Arcade Console Launch
The roster gains four additions with this release. The Formula Fangio is a 1960s-style open-wheel car. Meanwhile, the Formula Turbo covers the turbocharged 1980s formula era. Furthermore, both sit on the lighter end of the car list and suit players who prefer faster, more reactive handling. In addition, the Mercedes 190E DTM brings a touring car with genuine DTM racing heritage, sitting between the formula cars and the heavier options in weight and feel. The Big Rig is the most unusual of the four. It is a commercial truck that competes on the same circuits as everything else. iRacing Arcade has always mixed serious motorsport hardware with unexpected additions, and the Big Rig is a natural continuation of that approach.
Five New Circuits Coming to iRacing Arcade
Monza arrives in two forms for the iRacing Arcade console launch. The current Grand Prix layout is the version most fans will recognize from Formula 1. The Historic layout, however, brings back the famous banked oval section, a configuration that rarely sees competitive use in modern racing. Jerez, Nevers Magny-Cours, and Misano complete the new circuit list. All three have significant histories in Formula 1 and European touring car racing. For example, Jerez hosted the Spanish Grand Prix across the 1980s and 1990s, and Magny-Cours was the home of the French Grand Prix for nearly two decades. Finally, Misano, formally named the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, has hosted MotoGP and World Superbike racing in recent years. All five circuits are officially licensed.
The game ships with four modes across all platforms: Career, Free Play, Time Attack, and Multiplayer. Career mode lets you build and manage a racing organization from the ground up. Specifically, you construct garages, upgrade facilities, and hire drivers to compete across different series. Progress carries over between sessions, giving single-player something to work toward over time. Time Attack handles leaderboard competition. Because the PS5 and Xbox versions support four-player local split-screen, the console release is a natural fit for couch play in a way the PC version could not deliver in the same form.
PC players who already own iRacing Arcade receive the same four cars and five circuits as a free update on August 21. For players who have wanted an accessible iRacing product on console, this launch delivers that directly. Unlike the full iRacing simulator, which runs on a subscription model and requires a capable PC, iRacing Arcade on console has a one-time $24.99 price point with no ongoing costs. In addition, the four new cars join a roster that has been growing since the game first launched. The console launch is available from August 21 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
