NASCAR 25
NASCAR 25 launched on October 14, 2025 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with PC (Steam) following soon after. Developed by iRacing Studios and published by Motorsport Games, it brings laser‑scanned tracks, modern car models, and a physics model tuned for both pad and wheel. Career mode ties teams, sponsors, and upgrades into a season grind, while quick race and online lobbies cover short sessions.
Editions — what’s included
- Standard Edition: base game.
DLCs
No DLCs announced at this time.
Review
Handling leans confident out of the box. Controllers get sensible dead zones and assist presets, wheels benefit from a clean FFB signal without muddy canned effects. Drafting trains feel dangerous but controllable, and cautions break up long runs before fatigue sets in. Track detail is the star: curbs bite, seams tug, and you can feel when a line opens.
Presentation is more restrained than flashy, which works for clarity. Menus are quick, car setup screens are readable, and replays finally help you study lines. Caveats: performance swings on crowded restarts, and texture pop can show up on older GPUs. Online stability is solid with small lobbies, less so in packed fields.
Verdict: grounded handling and strong track work, a solid base that should improve with patches.
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10/11 64‑bit | Windows 10/11 64‑bit |
| CPU | 4‑core CPU or better (e.g., AMD FX‑6300, Intel Core i5‑4430, Intel Core i5‑2320, AMD Ryzen 3 1200) | 8‑core CPU or better (e.g., Intel Core i9‑10980XE, Intel Core i9‑9900KS, AMD Ryzen 9 3900X/3950X) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GPU with 4 GB VRAM (e.g., GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 570) | TBD |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
