RiMS Racing

RiMS Racing combines motorcycle racing with an unusually detailed workshop. If you want to get faster on the track, you need to do more than ride better: you also need to understand tyres, brakes, suspension and other parts. Eight licensed superbikes, team career mode and different race tracks form the framework of the simulation.

The game was developed by Raceward Studio and published by Nacon.

RiMS Racing was released on August 19, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The Nintendo Switch version was released in Germany on September 16, 2021.

RiMS Racing has been released for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The PS4 and PS5 versions, as well as the Xbox One and Xbox Series versions, are each separate native releases. The PC version is available on Steam.

Full throttle alone won't win every lap here. Traction, speed, lean angle and braking interact with the technical condition of the bike. Between races you can change the motorbike's technology and tune the setup for the next track.

The Bahrain International Circuit expands the track lineup. The Career Pro Starter Pack provides a head start for your career. The European and Japanese Manufacturers Packages include additional parts and gear. The Nolan X-LITE Helmets and The Bloody Beetroots Specials are also included.

Deluxe and Ultimate offers bundle the base game with selected expansions and are not separate sequels.

On PC, RiMS Racing requires Windows 10 64-bit, at least 8 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 750 or Radeon HD 7850, each with 2 GB graphics memory. 16 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 are recommended. Nacon lists 8 GB of free storage space.

The garage includes Ducati Panigale V4 R, MV Agusta F4 RC, Aprilia RSV4, BMW M 1000 RR, Suzuki GSX-R1000R, Honda CBR1000RR, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR and Yamaha YZF-R1. Each superbike makes different demands on riding style and technical setup.

Motorbikes can be broken down into individual assemblies, serviced and upgraded. More than 500 licensed spare parts are available. You adjust the components to your riding style instead of just picking a generic performance upgrade before each race. Over 200 gear items are also available to customize the rider's look.

The Motorbike Status Check shows information during the ride on brake disc temperature, tire pressure, tire wear, suspension and electronics. The values show where the current setup reaches its limits. That way, a bad lap can also be analyzed technically.

Braking distances, angles and grip play an important role. Handling depends on both the motorbike components and your inputs. Switchable rider aids make it easier to get started and allow a gradual move to the more demanding controls.

The race tracks include Silverstone, Laguna Seca, Suzuka, Nürburgring and Paul Ricard, among others. Different corner radii, braking zones and straights call for a suitable choice of line and setup.

Alongside the circuits, five street routes lead through landscapes in the USA, Norway, Australia, Spain and Italy. This means the game switches between racing circuits and street settings, each with different track characters.

In career mode you put together the race calendar, look after your team and invest in research and technical development. Good decisions off the track can make later races easier and open up new opportunities with manufacturers.

RiMS Racing supports single player as well as competitions with other people. On Switch, one or two players can race on one console and two to ten participants can join online. The PS5 version also offers local races for one or two players and online races for up to ten people.

German on-screen text and German voice-over are available. Other voiced languages include English, French, Italian and Spanish. The PC version offers additional on-screen languages such as Polish, Korean and Chinese.

Raceward Studio, also known as Nacon Studio Milan, developed RiMS Racing. Nacon released the simulation in 2021 for PC and consoles. The mix of licensed superbikes, real race tracks and a detailed workshop particularly shapes the game.