Le Mans Ultimate has arguably been Julys hot topic in sim racing, for both good and bad reasons. Motorsport Games changed its decision to place its new Joker feature behind a subscription paywall following community backlash, but with the V1.4 update and two new US tracks to play with, will all be forgiven and forgotten?

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More cars and physics changes are coming to Assetto Corsa Rally! Le Mans Ultimate’s US DLC and Version 1.4 update are nearly here! Wreckreation 2 is a surprise sequel and we’ve driven it! We’ve also tested MXGP 26!

It’s all here, plus your feedback on IndyCar documentaries, AC Rally’s stages, co-drivers and if there’s a video game market crash on the way… eeek!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and suggest topics for future episodes.

Wreckreation 2 hands-on preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5LozxT192U&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1HQg%3D%3D

Le Mans Ultimate Version 1.4 details: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-update-includes-new-protest-netcode-and-practice-servers/

Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass pricing: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-us-tracks-dated-priced/

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Le Mans Ultimate and Motorsport Games CEO Stephen Hood provides a progress report on single-player modes (career, championships), safety cars, 24-hour events, Le Mans Virtual and PS5/Xbox Series X|S.

Plus, we run through the most-commonly asked LMU questions in the Traxion community.

From smaller game features to the Garage 56 NASCAR, DLC pricing and ‘Project 2’, here’s the full interview.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

5 key features in Le Mans Ultimate’s new Version 1.4 update: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-update-includes-new-protest-netcode-and-practice-servers/

Le Mans Ultimate’s US tracks dated, priced: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-us-tracks-dated-priced/

What to expect from the future of Le Mans Ultimate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXPY_uRjKGs&t=4s

Le Mans Ultimate - Beginners Tips & Tricks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVN5jOUCu5Y&t=635s

Latest Le Mans Ultimate news: https://traxion.gg/category/games/le-mans-ultimate/

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On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, the team discusses iRacing subscription price increase, its IndyCar game moving to 2027, Criterion Games leaving the racing game scene and your feedback on physical game media and Gran Turismo 8, plus a debate about the N64’s controller. Naturally…

Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten, Ross McGregor and Martin Bigg from the Traxion team.

iRacing subscription prices increase: https://traxion.gg/iracing-set-to-increase-subscription-costs/

IndyCar Racing The Game due in 2027: https://traxion.gg/indycar-game-moved-to-early-2027-as-first-images-surface/

Fanatec firmware issues: https://traxion.gg/fanatec-addresses-recent-firmware-foibles/

Fanatec and Nissan partnership: 

https://traxion.gg/fanatec-and-nissan-working-on-licensed-sim-racing-steering-wheels/

PMR new circuit: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racings-expansive-test-centre-to-release-9th-july/

The Crew Motorfest on Switch 2

https://traxion.gg/the-crew-motorfest-will-be-released-on-switch-2/

Assetto Corsa EVO VR hands-on v0.8: 

https://traxion.gg/hands-on-assetto-corsa-evos-vr-update-is-a-welcome-improvement/

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On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord cover your Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass feedback and what it could mean for the future of the title, plus if a Gran Turismo 7 survey is actually about Gran Turismo 8, or even 9?!

Then there’s the sad death of physical PlayStation game production, RaceRoom and Automobilista 2 new car news, and a Wreckfest 2 community question.

As ever, let us know your thoughts in the YouTube or Spotify comments.

Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-confirms-us-track-pass-to-add-six-new-tracks/

Gran Turismo 7 survey: https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-survey-focuses-on-player-progression/

RaceRoom DTM content coming in August: https://traxion.gg/racerooms-new-dtm-pack-and-gt3-cars-set-for-august-release/

Automobilista 2 classic DLC pack released: https://traxion.gg/classic-spyker-tvr-lister-and-saleen-gt-cars-set-to-headline-automobilista-2s-next-update/

PlayStation goes digital only: https://traxion.gg/playstation-goes-digital-only-in-2028-game-disc-production-to-end/

Simagic Zeus review: https://traxion.gg/simagic-zeus-series-review-bang-for-buck-is-worth-the-extra-work/

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Assetto Corsa Rally has added multiplayer, but how is it, and what do the Traxion team want to see from the sim next?

Then there’s the FIA’s new hillclimb competition, should the FIA create such events?

How about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, is it any good?

All these questions are answered by Thomas Harrison-Lord, Ross McGregor and John Munro on this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast.

We also answer some of your questions, have a little quiz and consider the IndyCar game, licensing costs and those suspicious Grand Prix re-releases.

Let us know your thoughts and podcast questions in the YouTube and Spotify comments, or in our Discord.

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Assetto Corsa Rally multiplayer hands-on verdict: https://youtu.be/B4-TQEYKcF4

Assetto Corsa Rally, Version 0.5, Ross’ verdict: https://traxion.gg/hands-on-assetto-corsa-rallys-multiplayer-update-is-a-tentative-step-in-the-right-direction/

Star Wars: Galactic Racer preview: https://traxion.gg/hands-on-star-wars-galactic-racer-is-a-glorious-mix-of-burnout-wipeout-and-motorstorm/

Motorsport Manager 2 confirmed for 2027: https://traxion.gg/motorsport-manager-2-coming-to-steam-in-2027-with-mod-support/

FIA confirms hillclimb sim racing competition: https://traxion.gg/fia-confirms-sim-racing-hill-climb-competition/

Le Mans Ultimate 4th July news: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-season-pass-set-for-4th-july-announcement/

Le Mans Ultimate ‘non European’ track pack: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-to-release-non-european-track-dlc/

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There are new details about NASCAR 26, and Assetto Corsa Rally has confirmed new stages.

These new stories spark a debate among the Traxion team about the future of yearly sports releases, what we’d like to see from Assetto Corsa Rally next, whether or not a console update for Assetto Corsa Competizione was worth it and if Pikes Peak will ever, ever, make it into Gran Turismo 7.

As ever, let us know your thoughts in the comments, and join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten and John Munro for the latest Traxion Control Podcast episode.

Assetto Corsa Competizione PS5 and Xbox update adds 95 liveries: https://traxion.gg/new-assetto-corsa-competizione-console-update-adds-95-liveries/

Assetto Corsa Rally confirms Greece stage location: https://traxion.gg/assetto-corsa-rally-confirms-greece-stage-location/

NASCAR 26 cover and release window confirmed:

https://traxion.gg/nascar-26-game-launches-september-with-kyle-larson-cover/

NASCAR 26 cross-platform multiplayer: https://traxion.gg/nascar-26-game-will-have-cross-platform-multiplayer/ 

Star Wars: Galactic Racer hands-on preview: https://traxion.gg/hands-on-star-wars-galactic-racer-is-a-glorious-mix-of-burnout-wipeout-and-motorstorm/

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Thomas Harrison-Lord is taking a well deserved day off, but the racing game world never stops!

He joined John at Le Mans last week to take a look at a very exclusive replica sim racing wheel, but while they were there, they noted a fairly sizeable sim racing presence at the special 24H event.

Automobilista 2 has also been in the news, with an extensive, and somewhat confusing update and content release. But as always, there was plenty going on elsewhere...

As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Thrustmaster Ferrari 499P Centenery Winners Edition: https://youtu.be/0d0f-GE4daQ?si=2dsAaUnDgEWuGMm5

Automobilista 2 Update: https://traxion.gg/hungaroring-six-historic-tracks-and-three-classic-renault-f1-cars-released-for-automobilista-2/

Automobilista 2 Licensing Confusion: https://traxion.gg/automobilista-2s-mclaren-licence-restrictions-prompt-free-release-of-renault-f1-cars/

"Stop Killing Games" BBC News Report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e8e7g0r82o

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Accessible, fun and outlandish racing video games are making a resurgence. Hot on the heels of Forza Horizon 6 comes CLUTCH, a Crazy Taxi reboot, a Yooka-Laylee karting spin-off, open-world Hot Wheels and the return of Stuntman.

It comes during a busy Summer Game Fest - but don’t worry, sim racing fans, we also answer your questions about what should come next for Motorsport Games after Le Mans Ultimate and how RaceRoom can boost its numbers.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

CLUTCH trailer: https://traxion.gg/clutch-leans-into-manaco-vibe-and-star-studded-acting-lineup-for-bombastic-trailer/

Crazy Taxi: World Tour: https://traxion.gg/series-reboot-crazy-taxi-world-tour-launches-2027/

Super Yooka-Laylee Kart: https://traxion.gg/super-yooka-laylee-kart-is-a-new-racing-game-from-the-past/

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush: https://traxion.gg/hot-wheels-infinite-rush-revealed-as-new-open-world-arcade-racer/

Stuntman: Hollywood - https://traxion.gg/movie-inspired-driving-game-stuntman-hollywood-revives/

Forza Horizon 6 interview: https://traxion.gg/playground-games-on-the-secret-to-forza-horizons-enduring-success/

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The Traxion team run through the major highlights from the first-ever SimRacing Expo Charlotte, from Trak Racer's innovative motorcycle simulator, to new Project Motor Racing and iRacing Arcade updates, plus a slew of motion rigs, shifters and wheels.

What was your highlight from our coverage? Let us know in the comments below!

SimRacing Expo Charlotte confirmed for 2027: https://traxion.gg/simracing-expo-charlotte-confirmed-for-2027-return/

SimRacing Expo visits Frankfurt between 16th and 18th October 2026! https://traxion.gg/sre/

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