On September 18, engines fire up. That’s when pre-orders go live on the latest consoles (Xbox Series and PlayStation 5) and, at the very same time, we’ll finally see unedited, directly captured gameplay no cinematic smoke and mirrors.
And if you’re wondering, “Okay, but when do we actually race like our couch is a bucket seat?” … mark October 14 on your calendar for the console release.
Here’s where things get funny… or tragic, depending on your rig. While console players are laying rubber in October, PC racers will have to wait until November 11.
Yes, almost a month.
Like any modern release, we’ve got special editions with fancy names and prices that make even accountants perspire. Because sure, what are an extra twenty bucks between friends if you get… a shiny new livery? It’s like paying premium for water because the label is gold. Tastes the same, just fancier.
There’s debate about whether this will be a hardcore sim or a more relaxed simcade. But let’s be honest: most of us aren’t here to calculate suspension wear on lap 143.
We want responsive handling, AI that doesn’t drive like it’s late for a taxi shift, and wheel support that doesn’t make our thumbs feel like overcooked noodles. If it feels good on a wheel and a pad, we’re golden.
So when it lands October 14 on consoles and November 11 on PC remember: you’re not just buying a game. You’re buying the right to say, “I ran 500 laps straight and I’m still alive.”
See you on the oval.
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