NASCAR 26

NASCAR 26 is the official NASCAR racing game from iRacing Studios. It features the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series with real drivers and tracks.

The game builds on iRacing Studios’ NASCAR series and combines classic race modes with an expanded career, The Chase, Peak Performance training and a new Dynamic Track system.

The Standard Edition of NASCAR 26 came out on Sep 18, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Gold Edition buyers got access early, from Sep 15. This early access is an edition perk and not a separate base game release.

NASCAR 26 has native versions for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The official launch names exactly these three platforms. A native PS4 or Xbox One version is not part of the confirmed release.

The Xbox Series version is optimized for Series X|S and supports 4K, 60 FPS+, achievements and cloud saves.

NASCAR 26 expands the driving model with reworked tire and brake physics, new calibration options for input devices and force feedback, and a 750-hp package. Dynamic Track changes grip and track condition across practice, qualifying and races.

The permanent race modes include Quick Race, Championship, the Career and The Chase, which leads directly into the last ten races of the title fight. Peak Performance adds a training system with coaching.

The PC version requires a 64-bit Windows system, DirectX 12 and at least 16 GB RAM. For the minimum graphics card class, Steam lists models with at least 4 GB dedicated VRAM, such as GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon 570. 32 GB RAM and a graphics card with at least 8 GB VRAM are recommended.

The career runs through four licensed series: Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Craftsman Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. New garages and facilities can be upgraded, while training offers support your progress.

The four series are both the long-term structure of the game and not tied to a single weekend event. Real drivers and tracks depict each season.

NASCAR 26 supports cross-platform multiplayer between PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. On Xbox, online races are listed for 2 to 40 players.

Cross-play is part of the base game and connects the three native platforms.