NASCAR 25 was supposed to be the breath of fresh air fans had been waiting for in the world of stock car gaming. Announced back in October 2023, andn dropping on October 14, 2025, the title from iRacing Studios, powered by Monster Games and built on Unreal Engine 5, promised to finally deliver the realism and immersion that’s been missing since the old NASCAR Heat days.
The game’s packing all four national series: Cup, Xfinity, Craftsman Truck, and ARCA, with laser-scanned tracks for that pinpoint accuracy, nearly 190 licensed drivers, and over 400 paint schemes to customize your ride. The career mode alone sounds like a dream, letting you climb from ARCA garages to Cup glory with “turning points” that force real decisions on contracts, setups, and off-track drama.
But the latest update