iRacing Arcade demo lands 13th October

Those on PC will be able to test iRacing Arcade at home from 13th October 2025, when a free demo is released on Steam.

The work-in-progress build is set to feature limited content and features, but will allow players to get an initial feel for the title, which is a partnership between iRacing Studios and developer Original Fire Games.

That team created Circuit and Karting Superstars, with iRacing Arcade set to build on those foundations with a mix of licenced and fictional content. Cars will include the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and FIA F4, while the track roster covers the likes of Lime Rock Park and Imola.

The aforementioned 911 and a new venue, Tsukuba, will be playable in the demo.

IMSA Petit Le Mans tie-in

Celebrating its release, Walter Hays Trophy winner and 2025-season Formula 2 driver Max Esterson will be competing in this weekend’s IMSA Motul Petit Le Mans for the JDC-Miller MotorSports team.

Their yellow Porsche 963 GTP will run with game logos as part of its paint scheme during the event, as depicted in iRacing Arcade (main article image).

“GTP racing is some of the best competition in the world and a fun new challenge,” said Esterson.

“iRacing Arcade will be the same for racing gamers of all ages and skill sets, with its unique aesthetic and ease of play. I can’t wait for people to get their hands on the demo!”

Alongside the miniaturised cars and tracks, there will be online multiplayer a career modes, the latter seeing you build a motorsport empire with ‘SimCity’-like elements.

The full game will be released on PC later this year, with console to follow in 2026 with local split-screen. Visitors to the SimRacing Expo on Saturday, 18th October, will also be able to test iRacing Arcade on the Fanatec booth.