The Right Ingredients
It’s been more than ten years since fans had a truly great NASCAR console experience. While titles like NASCAR Heat and Ignition had flashes of promise, most never quite lived up to the scale, polish, or authenticity that stock car fans expected. That’s why NASCAR 25 has the community buzzing.
With the right studios behind it, the right features packed in, and a long list of long-requested improvements, NASCAR 25 might just be the breakthrough NASCAR gaming has needed for a decade.
iRacing + Monster Games Collaboration
The single biggest reason to believe in NASCAR 25 is who’s making it.
- iRacing Studios: The gold standard in PC simulation, known for unmatched physics, laser-scanned tracks, and competitive online racing.
- Monster Games: Developers of the NASCAR Heat series, bringing experience with console structure, career modes, and accessibility.
By joining forces, the game blends iRacing’s simulation authenticity with Monster’s console know-how, creating a product that caters to both hardcore sim fans and casual gamers.
Four National Series with ARCA Debut
For the first time ever in a NASCAR console title, all four major NASCAR-sanctioned series will be playable:
- Cup Series – The pinnacle of the sport.
- Xfinity Series – The training ground for future stars.
- Truck Series – Rough, aggressive, and unpredictable.
- ARCA Menards Series – The grassroots entry point, making its console debut.
The inclusion of ARCA is especially significant. It adds short-track variety, underfunded teams, and a true “start at the bottom” feel in career mode. This makes progression more authentic than ever before.
Dozens of Laser-Scanned Tracks
Another massive upgrade is the track list. NASCAR 25 will feature dozens of laser-scanned tracks, meaning every bump, groove, and banking is recreated with real-world accuracy.
- Superspeedways: Daytona, Talladega
- Short Tracks: Martinsville, Bristol, North Wilkesboro
- Road Courses: Watkins Glen, Sonoma, Chicago Street Course
- Classics & Revivals: Fan favorites like North Wilkesboro add historical flavor
This variety ensures that every weekend in career mode — and every online race — feels unique and true to life.
40-Player Online Races
One of the most exciting new features is the jump to 40-player online lobbies.
- True Cup-Field Size: For the first time, online matches will mirror the full size of real NASCAR Cup races.
- Public Lobbies: Quick, chaotic fun for casual players.
- Private Leagues: Organized, season-long battles for serious racers.
This is a huge leap over the 16- or 20-player caps of past NASCAR games, finally delivering the scale and spectacle that fans have been asking for.
NASCAR 25 doesn’t just tick boxes — it combines authenticity, variety, and modern technology in ways no console NASCAR title has for years. Between iRacing’s expertise, Monster’s console pedigree, the full ladder of NASCAR series, laser-scanned tracks, and 40-player online races, all the ingredients are here.
If it delivers on its promise, NASCAR 25 won’t just be another yearly release — it could be the best NASCAR game in a decade.
