As we inch ever closer to the April 29th release date for MotoGP 26, developer Milestone has released a new deep dive trailer for the upcoming bike racing game. The trailer, which you can check out below, clocks in at seven and a half minutes in length and reveals details about the title’s focus on the 2026 racing season and its inclusion of rider ratings.
All 38 teams will be available in the 2026 racing season as represented in MotoGP 26. This means that players will get to compete against more than 70 different riders. Rider ratings will play a key role in this, with their real-world performance being accurately captured in the game. These ratings will also see constant updates throughout the racing season.
The general experience of race weekends has also seen massive upgrades thanks to new on-site sound recordings with which the studio aims to provide an “authentic” audio experience. On the presentation side of things, MotoGP 26 is aiming for realism by presenting just about every race menu as if it were being broadcast on TV. This ranges from the races themselves to various statistics screens and even management aspects.
The trailer also goes into detail about the new physics-based control system, which gives players a greater sense of control over their bikes thanks to how realistically weights can shift around when, for example, taking a sharp turn at high speeds. Just about every action has been animated to focus on realism, be it maintaining a racing line on straight tracks or getting a leg ready to counter-balance for an incoming turn.
Much like its predecessors, MotoGP 26 will also feature options between Arcade and Pro modes. While the latter is how the game was meant to be played, the Arcade Experience mode will serve as a casual-friendly onramp for newcomers to the racing sim franchise.
MotoGP 26 will also include a variety of options that can make riding around on your bike easier or harder, from adaptive difficulty for AI racers to neural riding aids for braking, throttle, and trajectory.
When it comes to the player’s career, there are options provided, like allowing them to work their way to the top of the rankings from their early days as a rookie. If they want, players can also decide to simply step into the shoes of a pre-existing rider. There will also be an emphasis on decisions having consequences, like negotiating the right kinds of contracts, and managing your relationships with the crew members in your paddock well.
MotoGP 26 is coming to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and the Switch 2. Milestone has also confirmed that it will be compatible with the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X handheld gaming systems. While most versions of the racing title will feature full cross-platform multiplayer for 22-player races, the Switch and Switch 2 versions will be missing the feature. Multiplayer races on the platforms will also be limited to 12 players. For more, check out the gameplay video that was released last month.
