Motorsport Games announced on Thursday that the popular U.S.-based open-wheel racing series will have their first devoted game in more than 17 years. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES plays host to one of the biggest, if not the biggest, race in all of motorsport – the Indianapolis 500.
The license is for both gaming and esports, with the intention being exclusive development of official INDYCAR esports events alongside the new game. Competitions with INDYCAR drivers could start as early as this year, and more information on that will come at a later date. The upcoming title will launch with PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, although the specific consoles were not named.
“Motorsport Games and INDYCAR are thrilled to provide fans with a long-overdue dedicated gaming experience,” said Dmitry Kozko, CEO of Motorsport Games.
“After decades of world-class racing, we cannot think of a more deserving league for a video game franchise. INDYCAR shares our commitment to bringing authentic experiences to motor racing enthusiasts. Fans can anticipate the NTT INDYCAR SERIES to meet the same level of excellence and immersive gameplay they expect from Motorsport Games.”
The last official INDYCAR game, IndyCar Series 2005, was released in June 2004 by Codemasters. NTT INDYCAR SERIES has licensed content available to drive in popular games such as iRacing and Forza Motorsport 7, but nothing on their own in quite some time. Most recently, iRacing hosted an official NTT INDYCAR SERIES Pro Invitational Challenge esports series.
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