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Wreckfest 2 is moving toward its console debut on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, THQ Nordic has indicated, though an official release date remains unconfirmed. At a recent publisher presentation, the studio offered no major announcements but released a new trailer summarising the early-access period on PC. In an accompanying press release, THQ Nordic stated that console launch details would be shared "when everything is ready," adding the cryptic phrase: "a few laps remain until the finish line." The destruction-focused racing simulator entered early access on PC in February 2025 and has since received eight substantial updates. These additions include new circuits, vehicles, the CRAP-IT customisation tool, and online improvements. The full release is expected to bring progression systems and comprehensive tuning options alongside the console versions.

Developers of BeamNG.drive have reaffirmed their plan to bring the physics simulation to PlayStation 5 in 2026, following the release of PC update 0.39. The console port was first announced in May, with an initial target of launching within that year; the 2026 window remains unchanged, though no specific release date has been confirmed. The team acknowledged that porting to console represents a new process for them, and they prefer not to commit to timelines they cannot guarantee. Details about the scope of the PS5 version—including which modes, features and potential technical compromises will be included—have not yet been disclosed. Notably, the latest PC update 0.39 included substantial interface redesign work to improve gamepad usability. Developers indicated this effort is partly connected to preparing the console release, though PC players have also benefited from the improvements. If development stays on track, BeamNG.drive is expected to arrive on PS5 before the end of 2026.

Electronic Arts has been acquired by a consortium of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in a $55 billion deal that takes the company private. The transaction has immediate implications for EA's racing game division, where the publisher's strategic priorities appear to be narrowing significantly. The F1 franchise remains EA's flagship racing asset. Development of F1 27 is now underway, with the studio having released an expansion for F1 25 in 2026 rather than a full new entry—a move that allowed the team to concentrate resources on the next mainline title. This focus suggests F1 will continue to anchor EA's racing output under new ownership. Meanwhile, the broader racing portfolio shows signs of stagnation or abandonment. Need for Speed has been effectively shelved since NFS Unbound, with developer Criterion now reassigned to work on Battlefield. EA Sports WRC concluded its run, with the World Rally Championship license transferring to Nacon, which is developing a new WRC title for 2027. GRID has remained silent since GRID Legends, Project CARS is largely dormant, Burnout exists only in retrospect, and Real Racing 3 was shut down after 13 years of operation. Unless EA's new ownership signals a change in direction, the publisher's racing ambitions appear confined to the F1 franchise, leaving other series in limbo.

RaceRoom has confirmed its next major update will arrive on 4 August 2026, introducing a redesigned HUD, multiplayer improvements, refreshed circuits, and a new DTM 2026 car pack. The DTM 2026 Pack will feature four new GT3 machines: Aston Martin GT3 Evo, Ford Mustang GT3 Evo, Lamborghini Temerario GT3, and Porsche 911 GT3 R 2026. The Mustang and Aston Martin will make their RaceRoom debuts, while the Lamborghini Temerario marks the model's first appearance in any racing simulator. The pack will retail for €29.99. Beyond new vehicles, the update overhauls the user interface with a completely redesigned HUD. Position displays, timing information, track map, and MFD elements will be repositioned for improved clarity, with all interface components now movable, resizable, and toggleable. Multiplayer grids will expand to a minimum of 50 cars, up from the previous 38-car limit. Two classic circuits receive attention in this update: Monza will feature enhanced surface detail with visible rubber deposits and worn kerbing, while the Nürburgring Nordschleife will incorporate layout changes reflecting the 2026 configuration.