Race fans finally have something they’ve been waiting on for a long time: a dedicated INDYCAR video game is officially on the way. iRacing Studios has confirmed it’s developing a standalone title based on North America’s premier open-wheel racing series, with a release window set for the second half of 2026 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam.

This isn’t iRacing’s first foray into the world of INDYCAR. The studio has been the official home of the series in its flagship online sim for years, giving players a taste of oval, road, and street racing at the highest level. But this new project isn’t just an extension of iRacing’s live service it’s being built from the ground up as its own game, offering fans a complete experience under the INDYCAR banner.

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Details are still under wraps, but the team has made it clear the goal is to deliver both authenticity and accessibility. That means lifelike handling and physics, which iRacing is known for, alongside modes that appeal to players who may not spend hours tweaking setups. A career mode, online competition, and a full roster of official cars and tracks are all widely expected.

For iRacing, this is a chance to bring its expertise beyond the sim racing niche and onto the living room console. For INDYCAR, it’s the first standalone video game in well over a decade something fans have been clamouring for as the sport’s popularity has surged in recent years.

More information is expected to be revealed throughout 2025, but for now, the confirmation alone is enough to get fans of high-speed racing talking. If iRacing delivers on its reputation, 2026 could mark the start of a new era for INDYCAR gaming.