28 September - 4 October 2026 · 41 updates from the sim racing world.
Polyphony Digital announced details for Gran Turismo 7’s split Spec IV update, confirming that Part 1 will launch on October 15. The reveal also includes the addition of the Ferrari F355 to the game’s car roster, alongside other forthcoming content for the update.
Polyphony Digital and Xiaomi have released additional in‑game footage of the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo concept, confirming its inclusion in the October portion of the split Spec IV update for Gran Turismo. Xiaomi remains the first Chinese marque to feature a vehicle in the series.
The Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship Series returns on Saturday, October 3, with 32 top sim racers competing at Japan’s Suzuka Circuit. The event is the third round of a five‑round season, following Silverstone where two more drivers were added to the winner’s list.
Thrustmaster announced the T‑GT III steering wheel, confirming it as an officially licensed accessory for Gran Turismo 7. The company also became an official partner of the Gran Turismo World Series, expanding its involvement in the franchise’s competitive ecosystem.
The combat racing game previously known as GRIP XR is now titled GRIP 2: Combat Racing Evolved. A new playable demo has been released, and it includes a level editor that allows players to create custom tracks.
Kunos Simulazioni announced that it will present both Assetto Corsa Rally and Assetto Corsa EVO at the upcoming SimRacing Expo in Frankfurt. The exhibition, part of this year's event, will allow attendees to experience the latest developments from the Assetto Corsa franchise.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the first Star Wars racing game in nearly 25 years, has launched. The vehicle‑based arcade title arrives after a gap longer than the interval between *Return of the Jedi* and *The Phantom Menace*. Developed by an unnamed studio, it seeks to revive arcade racing in the Star Wars universe.
The 2026 Porsche Esports Challenge begins this month, featuring competition for participants worldwide. Winners will receive experiences at the Silverstone Experience Centre as prizes. The event marks the series' return for the 2026 season, continuing Porsche’s commitment to virtual motorsport.
Jacob Wilkerson of Tarrant County College District secured his first victory in the opening Tournament of the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series, presented by Logitech G, at the Peachtree Pursuit event held at EchoPark. He won in a three‑wide finish alongside Brian Mercurio of DeSales University and Jonathan Evans of Western Connecticut State University.
October 2026 will see several all‑new releases, platform conversions, and what the source describes as possibly the most important sim racing update of the year, according to Traxion.gg. The article notes that these items are expected during October, and the update is highlighted as a key development for the sim racing community.
The final remote round of the Fall Season has concluded, and the qualifying teams are now confirmed to compete in Rennsport’s R1 showdown at the upcoming SimRacing Expo 2026. The event will feature the selected finalists battling for the competition title.
The free update for 007 First Light introduces four new action‑focused driving missions featuring the Aston Martin Valhalla, allowing players to experience the hypercar in dedicated gameplay segments. The missions are now available as part of the game's content.
A new trailer for BeamNG.drive on PS5 demonstrates the game's local four-player split-screen mode, featuring car football, pursuit and rock‑crawling scenarios. The footage highlights the multiplayer experience and visual fidelity, confirming the feature's availability on the console.
PlayStation Plus subscribers can download F1 25 between 6th October and 2nd November at no extra cost. The post F1 25 is free for PlayStation Plus subscribers in October appeared first on Traxion.GG. PlayStation Plus subscribers can download F1 25 between 6th October and 2nd November at no extra cost. The post F1 25 is
Traxion.gg published a guide indicating the in‑game location of the Ruriko‑ji Temple, which is required for the #TempleVantage Photo Challenge in the upcoming title Forza Horizon 6. The post directs players to the specific area where the temple can be accessed.
Here's how to complete the ‘Nangan Region’ Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6, featured within the Series 5 Week 4 Festival Playlist The post How to complete the Series 5 Week 4 ‘Nangan Region’ Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6 appeared first on Traxion.GG.
Straight4 Studios, the developer of Project Motor Racing, announced a further wave of layoffs that includes its chief operating officer. The cuts have sparked concerns over the title’s future, but CEO Kevin Boland told fans that development will continue unabated.
American Truck Simulator’s concurrent player record was broken following the launch of the Ford Car Pack DLC and the new Road Trip mode, according to Traxion.gg. The DLC and mode together boosted player numbers, setting a new high for simultaneous online users.
Motorcycle racing has been confirmed for Motorsport Manager 2, with additional information disclosed in Playsport’s first development blog. The announcement appears in the game’s inaugural dev diary, and the article was published on Traxion.GG for fans.
This week’s new Gran Turismo 7 Online Time Trial features the Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition ’22 on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit, joining two ongoing events in the weekly competition and offering players a chance to set personal bests on the historic track.
Gran Turismo 7 weekly challenges start on Friday, October 2. The lineup features a Ferrari 365 GTB4 time trial at Kyoto Driving Park Yamagiwa and a World Touring Car 700 finale at Alsace with a 250,000cr prize. Players can compete in both events.
Welcome to the iRacing Weekly Tune-in, your guide to what is available to watch this week on the official iRacing broadcast channels, as well as some special events to watch around the iRacing community. From official iRacing eSports to select community events, there’s plenty to tune in for and enjoy. Here’s what on the schedule,
The opening tournament of the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series, presented by Logitech G, concludes Wednesday night at EchoPark Speedway, formerly Atlanta. Named the Peachtree Pursuit, 100 college racers competed last week, with Quarterfinal and Semifinal rounds featuring all qualified drivers.
Traxion.GG reviewed the Road Trip Ford DLC for American Truck Simulator, describing the added vehicles as well thought‑through and surprisingly driftable. The article notes the DLC has been long anticipated and considers it a worthy addition to the game’s existing content.
The 2026 Skip Barber Formula iRacing Series ended in July, with Czech driver Martin Kadlečík winning the virtual championship ahead of United Kingdom’s 2025 champion Matt Caruana and Canadian Brandon Hawkin, who returns after his 2023 season. All three will race in the 2026 Skip Barber Formula Car Shootout at VIR.
Time trials for the Queen City Crown at Charlotte Motor Speedway are now open. The event is the next round of the 2026-27 eNASCAR College iRacing Series presented by Logitech G. Qualifying uses iRacing’s Time Attack mode in a marked session running from September 29th to October 4th, with the fastest collegiate racers earning advancement.
The Traxion Control Podcast reports that Assetto Corsa EVO will receive a free‑roam mode in the near future. It also notes uncertainty around the upcoming F1 Esports season, suggesting a possible decline in the series’ activity.
Gran Turismo 7’s latest track, Sugo, will be featured in a World Series event on Saturday, 3 October, with a competitive race streamed live. The announcement was posted on Traxion.GG. Players can expect the circuit’s challenging corners and elevation changes, and the race will count toward the official GT7 World Series calendar.
Blue Mercure Esport secured victories in both the GTP and GT3 classes at the iRacing Petit Le Mans 2026 event, dominating the top split on the team’s first attempt after being formed less than a year ago.
Diogo Pinto secured victory at Silverstone in the Porsche Esports Supercup 2026, followed by Dayne Warren’s win in the same event. Their successes mean the championship has produced four distinct race winners across its first four rounds, highlighting competitive variety among the participants.
Gran Turismo World Series 2026 Round 3 will be streamed live on October 3, marking the series' first visit to Southeast Asia and the debut of the Sugo circuit in the competition, as part of the 2026 season schedule.
Welcome back to This Week in iRacing, your guide to the daily, even hourly racing that members can get into, based on where their license level is at. There are also some special series that run at specific times that anyone can jump into, with the right credentials, that offer a more meaningful sim racing
The 2026 IMSA Esports Global Championship is officially underway, and two new winning teams stood atop the classes after two hours and 40 minutes around Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the Kinetic 240, on Sunday afternoon. In the GTP class and overall, the No. 31 Bleu Mercure Esport Acura driven by Atte Kauppinen and Alx Spetz
Diogo Pinto claimed the Sprint race and Dayne Warren secured the Feature race at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday, expanding the 2026 Porsche Esports Supercup World Championship winners list. The victories follow Florian Lebigre’s and Charlie Collins’s wins at Spa‑Francorchamps the previous week.
iRacing’s Special Event calendar adds the Bathurst 1000, presented by Next Level Racing. The series showcases a range of disciplines, including stock cars, sports cars, open‑wheel formula, sprint cars, pavement and dirt tracks, and supports solo or team competition with friends.
The official F1 Sim Racing series, previously called F1 Esports, faces uncertainty after several Formula 1 teams announced they are withdrawing from the competition, leaving the future of the league in doubt. The withdrawals could affect sponsorship and participant numbers, and organizers have not confirmed any replacement entries.
Portuguese sim racing hardware manufacturer ImSim announced it will unveil a mystery product at the upcoming SimRacing Expo Frankfurt. The company describes the upcoming item as outlandish, and the reveal is scheduled for this year’s exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany.
Team Black Falcon announced that its sim‑racing YouTubers‑turned‑drivers Jimmy Broadbent, Steve Alvarez Brown and Misha Charoudin will appear at this year’s SimRacing Expo Frankfurt. The trio will join the event’s stage programme, representing the team’s digital racing presence.
Tuning is allowed and DR updates are disabled in Race A at Tokyo Expressway, while Race B carries a 1000% reward increase at Lago Maggiore... Tuning is allowed and DR updates are disabled in Race A at Tokyo Expressway, while Race B carries a 1000% reward increase at Lago Maggiore...
Simucube, known for high‑performance direct‑drive wheels, published a buyer’s guide comparing its Simucube 3 Sport, Pro, and Ultimate models. The guide, titled “Simucube 3 Sport vs Pro vs Ultimate: The Ultimate Buyers Guide,” appears on Sim Racing Setups.
The MXGP 26 review on Traxion.GG describes the title as a reset, rebuilt from the ground up with fresh ideas. While the new approach introduces novel elements, the reviewer notes the game feels somewhat basic overall, suggesting a mixed impression of its overhaul.
Last updated · October 4, 2026 at 12:22 PM