One of the headline additions in MotoGP 26 is the new physics model. In practical terms, how much will that change the feel of riding from corner entry to exit for returning players?

In previous MotoGP titles, the player had the control on the bike, and the rider’s body would move consequently. With MotoG 26, it’s exactly the opposite: the input acts directly on the rider, who then moves the bike accordingly. I believe this makes the riding model more accessible, because every feedback coming from the bike is more direct and easier to read. Overall, it will be easier to complete a clean lap, but more importantly, it will be easier to understand where mistakes were made and how to improve.

Milestone is highlighting Rider Based Handling and more meaningful body movement and weight shifting. Was the goal more realism, more readability for players, or both?

The main goal was realism, but a more realistic game is not necessarily more difficult. As I mentioned, the new riding system has made the bike’s behaviour more readable, so I believe even less experienced players will feel more comfortable. It’s no coincidence that we decided to introduce this control system into the arcade experience as well.

Rider Ratings are a big addition this year. Beyond influencing AI behaviour, do those ratings materially affect the handling or feel of a rider when players choose them directly?

No, that’s something we deliberately avoided in order not to place filters between the player and his bike. On the other hand, we had fun shaping the skills that reflect the riders’ aggressiveness, reliability, race pace, and qualifying abilities. Overall, I think we’ll see a much more varied and realistic behavior on track.

"We had fun shaping the skills that reflect the riders’ aggressiveness, reliability, race pace, and qualifying abilities."

How often are Rider Ratings likely to be updated during the real 2026 season, and how quickly do you want the game to reflect real-world momentum swings?

I think that in the first few months we’ll update the skills roughly every two weeks, more or less at the end of each Grand Prix. At the start of the championship, the on-track values aren’t fully clear yet, but after a few months I expect the situation to stabilize, and these frequent updates won’t be necessary anymore. On the other hand, we have a secret weapon: we can assign favorite tracks to the riders, allowing them to perform better on certain circuits. Another way to make the gameplay experience even more realistic.

The revised Arcade and Pro experiences sound like a major pillar this year. How far apart are those two modes in terms of assists, physics depth, and the overall skill ceiling?

I’d say they are two completely different experiences. Pro mode is designed for our most dedicated fans, those who want the most realistic experience possible and are willing to play through all the sessions of a race weekend to find the right feeling with both the bike and the track. The Arcade experience is the exact opposite: it aims to offer fun even to those who have little time to invest in the evening and want to feel competitive right away. You’ll be dealing with a more stable bike, more powerful brakes, and more forgiving collisions with opponents.

The new paddock flow, press conferences, and Rider’s Market suggest a bigger push toward career immersion. How important was it for MotoGP 26 to feel like more than just race weekends?

Our goal was to fully recreate the true MotoGP experience. The new environments, interviews, and meetings with team managers are all things MotoGP fans are used to seeing on TV every weekend, and we wanted to make them the protagonists of the world they follow with so much passion. The design of environments, characters, and camera angles was done with the aim of reproducing as faithfully as possible what you can actually see on television.

"Pro mode is designed for our most dedicated fans, those who want the most realistic experience possible and are willing to play through all the sessions of a race weekend to find the right feeling with both the bike and the track."

Race Off content like Production Bikes and Canterbury Park seems designed to broaden variety. How do those additions fit into the overall identity of the game?

Production bikes were chosen because, in real life, riders use them between races to train, since they can’t use MotoGP bikes outside official events. As for Canterbury Park, when we started the design phase we came up with a small backstory: a group of motorcycle enthusiasts buying an abandoned warehouse and transforming the surrounding area into a sort of playground for two-wheel addicts. In short, we try not to leave anything to chance, even when it comes to secondary game modes.

Multiplayer and community are increasingly important in racing games. Beyond standard online racing, are there plans for deeper social tools like leagues, clubs, or privately hosted competitive communities?

At the moment I can’t reveal that kind of details, but I can tell you that we’ve worked hard to improve the online experience and to expand the number of players in online lobbies to 22. It’s something the community has been asking for a long time, so they can recreate full MotoGP grid competitions.

Since cross-play is confirmed on the main platforms but not on Switch or Switch 2, what were the biggest technical or design reasons behind that split?

It wasn’t a technical limitation, but a design choice. Essentially, Switch doesn’t provide analog triggers on its controllers, so we had to create slightly different physics that could handle less precise modulation of braking and acceleration. Given these differences, we decided it wouldn’t be good to have those players compete against players on other platforms, as we wanted to ensure the most balanced and fair online competition possible.

"Switch doesn’t provide analog triggers on its controllers, so we had to create slightly different physics that could handle less precise modulation of braking and acceleration."

The latest deep dive notes platform-specific grid differences on Nintendo hardware. How close is the Switch 2 version to the PS5 and Xbox Series versions in terms of simulation depth, features, and presentation?

In terms of features, Switch 2 is fully aligned with the other platforms, except for the online aspects we already discussed. Races run at a stable 30 fps and include all official riders on track, even in the lower categories where there can be up to 28 competitors. Compared to other consoles, we had to make some optimizations to the vegetation, but I have to say the overall visual impact especially in handheld mode is very good.

Alongside live Rider Ratings, what does your post-launch roadmap look like? Should players expect regular gameplay tuning, fresh events, or other seasonal updates?

We’ve already planned events and activities that will bring players a bit closer to the world of MotoGP. Our most dedicated fans can probably already imagine what we’re talking about, but for now I can’t reveal anything yet.

For players who may have skipped a year or two, what would you say is the single biggest reason MotoGP 26 will feel noticeably different the moment they pick up the controller?

I believe MotoGP 26 is the culmination of everything good we’ve done over the years, and it offers the most complete career mode we’ve ever created. Training, interviews, contracts, environments, and realistic cutscenes all come together into a single experience, where every element contributes to the journey of becoming a world champion.

"The Career offers the meatiest piece of gameplay, as usual, and has a handful of refinements that make it a smoother and more efficient experience."

MotoGP has historically been one of their titles with the most gravitas, running for more than two decades with its official license with MotoGP, but as with most annual sports or racing franchises, new releases have varied in their balance between adding new modes or content and simply updating rosters or licenses. While still gorgeous and smooth to play, MotoGP 26 falls more on the latter side of the balance, offering what is largely a mirror of last year’s game with some physics tweaking and minor expansions on the Arcade gameplay style and specialized Race Off modes. It remains the definitive MotoGP experience with a wide range of tracks, race types, and accessibility options, but MotoGP 26 doesn’t transform the formula for anyone who’s played it in recent years.

As with past MotoGP games, MotoGP 26 focuses on getting you on the track as quickly as possible. There are no major new modes this year, nor is there much of a story in the Career mode, as the core single player and multiplayer modes remain largely in tact from previous entries. There are your traditional single player and online modes, including the expansion of online lobbies to 22, though we were not able to test the online experience during the review period.

There’s also an introduction of a new card pack collection mode in the visual vein of an Ultimate Team experience, but fortunately these are costless and purely collectible, offering just another reason to keep playing and fill your collection.

The Career offers the meatiest piece of gameplay, as usual, and has a handful of refinements that make it a smoother and more efficient experience. You can create a character as always, but you can now also play as any of the real-life MotoGP riders and step into their shoes throughout the season and beyond, even if you choose to start your career at Moto3.

There is also more definitive week-to-week intrigue, as you are more able to directly respond in press conferences about who your rivals are and what parts of your bike you want to continue developing, and these directly impact the key opponents you have on the track and the way in which your bike improves over the season.

Beyond those updates, though, the Career mode is largely unchanged from previous entries. You play through the full season of Moto3, Moto2, or MotoGP as your selected or created driver, and each grand prix consists of the full weekend of practices, qualifying events, and races, including sprint races when you make your way to MotoGP weekends.

"The Arcade mode significantly pulls back the realism in favor of accessibility and ease of use."

Your ultimate goal, of course, is to collect as many points as possible throughout the races to win the championship by the end of the season, and in the meantime there are also weekly goals and multi-week rival challenges that pit you against another rider of your choosing to score more points than them in the coming weeks.

All of this is in service of keeping you on the track as much as possible while shaking up the week-to-week marathon of the season, and the on-track experience is another incremental step forward for the franchise. MotoGP’s gameplay has always been among its strongest features because it highlights the strong balance needed in this sport between high speeds and cornering, and the updates this year do nothing to disrupt that balance.

Bikes certainly feel more unique from one another than they have in the past, as some slower bikes would allow me to turn a corner easily while others struggle to turn but outpace other riders on straightaways, and there is something immensely satisfying about figuring out your bike’s tendencies and being able to perfectly make a tight turn and zoom past your opponents.

On the other hand, it can be immensely frustrating when you feel like you have no control over your bike, but the game fortunately offers a host of accessibility options to adjust to both your play style and your skill level, including returning its two main racing experiences: Sim, the pure simulation at the core of the MotoGP franchise, and Arcade, the more forgiving experience introduced last year. The Sim experience offers the most in-depth control over your bike and your team that you can have, down to tire compression and pit stop strategy, while also imposing the most realistic rules and riding physics the game offers.

The Arcade mode significantly pulls back the realism in favor of accessibility and ease of use. It’s much more difficult to wipe out, penalties are enforced at a much slower pace, and you can more easily recover from bouncing off of other drivers or running off track. It’s much easier to play in Arcade mode, but the Sim offers much more granular control and higher potential for your bike.

"Sound design is also a standout, as crowds roar over engines firing to recreate the feeling of being in high-pressure moments and reward the effort to reach the pinnacle of the sport."

These two racing experiences highlight the range that MotoGP’s gameplay can have from a difficulty and flexibility perspective. You can take either of those experiences at their default settings, or at any time you can change any number of rules around penalties, computer assistance, or AI difficulty, which can also be set to adapt to your own skill level. At their extremes, these could be either far too lenient or far too stringent for any individual player, but the ability to change the experience so drastically creates accessibility for hardcore and non-hardcore MotoGP fans alike.

There’s also an expansion of the different types of races that you can enter with the expansion of the Race Off mode, which has a variety of different bike types and tracks away from the spectacle of a full grand prix. The new production bikes, for example, add to the roster of flat bikes and minibikes that can be taken out for shorter races, and these handle completely differently from traditional bikes. These are fun to race, particularly when they show up as interlude weeks within the course of a Career season, but they certainly don’t have the depth that the classic on-track experience offers.

From a technical perspective, even for a MotoGP game, this game is gorgeous and runs incredibly smoothly. Each track is beautifully rendered and can look completely different depending on time of day and weather conditions, in addition to the impact those have on the racing itself. I had no technical hiccups throughout my time with the game, and while the off-track visuals are lower-quality, the overall visual style is beautiful and realistic.

Sound design is also a standout, as crowds roar over engines firing to recreate the feeling of being in high-pressure moments and reward the effort to reach the pinnacle of the sport, complementing strong and responsive controls that effectively use the controller’s haptic feedback.

"With its limited improvements, MotoGP 26 doesn’t move the needle from past entries in the franchise, but it remains the definitive experience for MotoGP fans."

Developer Milestone continues to up its game each year with the MotoGP franchise. While changes year-in and year-out aren’t always the most expansive, this franchise continues to cobble together the most refined and expansive MotoGP experience on the market. With that said, MotoGP 26 is one of the entries with fewer upgrades and more incremental changes.

The game continues to take steps in visual and auditory fidelity and offers a wide range of accessibility options that open the door to fans of all experience levels, but this year’s game largely feels like a slight update over last year. With its limited improvements, MotoGP 26 doesn’t move the needle from past entries in the franchise, but it remains the definitive experience for MotoGP fans.

This game was reviewed on PlayStation 5.

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.

Samson: A Tyndalston Story

Growing up is never easy, yet there’s a bittersweet feeling in returning to your childhood town, older and wiser. Not for Samson, though. His goal in Tyndalston is to pay off a debt that increases each day. Time is money, literally – you have limited hours to choose different jobs, whether it’s a getaway driver for a bank job or tuning up some local thugs. With a combat system that’s more about fighting dirty and vehicular mayhem that would make Mad Max proud, Samson promises a lot for its $25 price when it launches on April 8th.

DarkSwitch

Think Against the Storm, but expanding vertically – that somewhat explains Cyber Temple’s DarkSwitch. With a giant tree as your base and a malevolent fog slowly creeping in, you need to build, construct defenses and sometimes venture into the unknown to survive. It probably isn’t a coincidence that Akira Yamaoka is composing the soundtrack, probably hearing the word “fog” and asking nothing more. But with a full-fledged story mode that promises over 20 hours of thrills, DarkSwitch could end up a dark horse when it launches on April 9th.

Replaced

AI trapped in a human’s body, an alternative United States under the thrall of megacorporations, post-nuclear panic – all of this and more await in Replaced, Sad Cat Studios’ long-in-development cinematic platformer, which launches on April 14th. It also features stunning 2.5D graphics and a Free Flow combat system akin to Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham franchise. Over its eight-hour runtime (11 to 12 if you stay and smell what’s left of the roses), there’s a harrowing, unpredictable experience with more than its fair share of bleak commentary on the world as we know it.

Starfield (PS5) and Terran Armada

Bethesda’s new – and not at all controversial – IP is finally coming to PS5 on April 7th alongside the latest story DLC, Terran Armada. At $49.99 for the base game ($10 for the new DLC), it’s the best time for PlayStation players to explore the Settled Systems, especially with the Free Lanes update. Besides expanding on space travel, it introduces new companions, outpost improvements, new points of interest, more upgrade systems, and more. Meanwhile, Terran Armada promises a more interesting story, its own exclusive Incursions, new ships, and even an HK-47-style companion in Delta.

Regions of Ruin: Runegate

As intriguing as the pixel art style and sheer number of systems could be, I never expected 2018’s Regions of Ruin to get a sequel. Runegate is out on April 14th and follows pretty much the same premise – venturing out into a ruined world, helping your Dwarven brethren, obtaining resources, and ultimately, establishing a place to call home. With more varied locations, sleeker visuals and much more to do, it promises to be the definitive Regions of Ruin experience.

Road to Vostok (Early Access)

If you can’t wait for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s first story DLC to hit this Summer, Road to Vostok may tide you over. Entering early access on April 7th, it tasks players with exploring the post-apocalyptic areas between Finland and Russia, ultimately culminating in Vostok. You’ll need to loot supplies and build a formidable arsenal, dealing with changing seasons, rough weather, bandits, and even the military, with death in Vostok causing you to lose everything. It’s a ways off from full release, but those looking for another challenging survival FPS may find it worthwhile.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred

Vessel of Hatred was a steaming hot pile of whatever, but Lord of Hatred, Diablo 4’s next expansion, looks more promising. Available on April 28th, it sees the world in peril once more because Mephisto. You’ll likely be the one to lay the smackdown on him after venturing to Skovos, a scintillating new region full of new points of interest and plenty of demons to scour. Two new classes, the Paladin and Warlock, bring even more unique playstyles and build variety than before, while Blizzard is reworking the Skill Tree, bringing back the Horadric Cube, and more. Maybe this will be the release that finally elevates Diablo 4 to the next level. We can only hope.

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire

What if you combine the rubber-hose animation of Cuphead with boomer-shooter-like gameplay? You get MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, a hard-boiled noir adventure focused on Jack Prepper, as he investigates a missing persons case and ends up discovering more than he bargained for. The slick hand-drawn animation is undoubtedly the appeal, as it brings Mouseburg to life in astonishing detail. Of course, this is a shooter as well, with weapons ranging from the grounded – pistols, shotguns, machine guns – to the wacky like freeze rays, corrosive turpentine and more. It’s out on April 16th and promises 12 to 20 hours of gameplay for $30.

Pragmata

Moon’s haunted, but instead of ghosts, there are homicidal robots out to get you. Launching on April 17th, Pragmata isn’t a Resident Evil-style survival horror – it’s the journey of Hugh, investigating a lunar base after lost contact and becoming swept up in the robot uprising. Together with the android Diana, he seeks a way out, providing the firepower while she hacks through an enemy’s defenses. The twist is that you have to do both simultaneously, creating a mix of puzzle-solving and tense shooting. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen before, and after the demo, we only want more.

Saros

Death is only the first step in Housemarque’s latest, and protagonist Arjun Devraj has miles to go before he can sleep. Investigating Carcosa for any sign of previous Soltari expeditions, he and his crew are caught up in the Eclipse, which twists the planet’s surface, culminating in the sun’s death. And yet, death won’t let them escape. Cue close encounters with tentacled monstrosities, discovering new weapons and clues that could help. And while Saros leans much further into rogue-lite progression than Returnal, it’s also expanded on the bullet dodging with a new shield that lets you absorb some damage and send it back with a vengeance. Saros arrives on April 30th, and even if you haven’t played its predecessor, it’s looking like another killer PS5 exclusive.

Invincible VS

Seemingly addressing the lack of 3v3 fighters, Quarter Up’s take on the brutal superhero epic packs 18 playable characters – including favorites such as Invincible, Omni-Man, BattleBeast, and of course, Conquest. And if the prospect of different classes, active and counter tags, and rollback netcode for online play doesn’t interest you, there’s a story mode to experience every bloody skirmish. It’s available on April 30th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

Spark in the Dark (Early Access)

As typical of a dungeon crawler as Stellar Fish’s latest title appears, there’s an inherent charm and grittiness to Spark in the Dark. Maybe it’s the isometric perspective or more methodical pacing, coupled with how inherently dark the endless Dungeon appears (which makes it all the more scary when monsters show up). It’s available on April 7th via early access and only includes the initial tiers of the Dungeon, but we’re keen on plundering its depths.

MotoGP 26

Credit where it’s due to Milestone, as this will be its third consecutive racing game in three months. MotoGP 26 is all about the thrill of competitive bike racing at the highest level, although you can opt between Arcade and Pro Experiences to determine the difficulty. With an in-depth career mode, cross-play between all platforms (Nintendo not included, sadly), and new disciplines like Minibikes, Flat Tracks, Production Bikes, and more, this could be the series’ most feature-packed entry yet.

WILL: Follow the Light

Cropping up more than once during Steam Next Fest and impressing with its visuals, WILL: Follow the Light is a hard-hitting adventure focused on a seemingly simple goal: Returning home. It’s far from easy, however, as Will must brave islands, mountains and even the sea to reach his hometown and save his son. Puzzles and environmental storytelling abound, but it’s all about the atmosphere and how deep you’ll go to learn the truth. WILL: Follow the Light launches on April 28th for PC.

Kiln

Listen, I’m not saying this is exactly what I expected from Double Fine, which has delivered some of the finest platforms to date. But Kiln is…curious in a way that fits the developer’s profile. After all, what other multiplayer title invites you to become a pot, finely sculpted by your hands and scuttling off into an arena for some ceramic destruction? The fact that a pot’s design influences its playstyle is even more intriguing. Whether it figuratively blows up or not, Kiln is out on April 23rd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC.

While the video starts off by showcasing a standard race in first-person view, we then get to check out more variety in the time of day in the second race. This is then followed up with some third-person racing action in the midst of heavy rains, giving us an idea of how weather will impact the game’s driving physics. The third race, once more in third-person, showcases a different discipline of bike racing, before we go back to the high-speed racing that the sport is known for, with 1000cc production bikes as part of mono-race events.

One of the key features highlighted throughout the video is MotoGP 26‘s new rider-based handling system, which was built on top of a revamped physics model. Players will have more control over their bikes in various situations, and the title features a suite of new animations for rider models. Other features showcased throughout the trailer are the new UK-based location for the returning Race Off game mode, which will include two new tracks where players can ride using Motard, Flat Track, and Minibikes. We also get a good look at tracks like the Circuit of the Americas and the Portimão Circuit in sunny conditions and Silverstone in the rain.

MotoGP 26 was officially unveiled earlier this month with a trailer, where Milestone also announced the new Racing Card feature for each rider. The system revolves around four key attributes – lap time, pace, head-to-head, and reliability – which in turn form a larger rider rating that gives players information at a quick glance before they make decisions. These values will be dynamically updated based on how well the rider performs in real-world races, and will apply to racers across game modes.

Career mode will also be getting some upgrades thanks to the introduction of a fully 3D paddock, where players can hang out or jump between their on-track and off-track lives. The latter includes new Thursday press conferences and a personal manager, with the former allowing players to set long-term and short-term goals like calling out rival racers in public. The personal manager will be the main conduit through which players will manage their progression and contract negotiations, among other things.

MotoGP 26 is coming to PC (via Steam, Microsoft Store and Epic Game Store), PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. Interestingly Milestone has also specifically mentioned the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X handheld gaming systems, indicating that the racing title will also feature some optimizations to be playable on the go. MotoGP 26 is also set to feature full cross-platform multiplayer for 22-player grids across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Switch and Switch 2 players, however, will not have cross-play options, and online races on the platforms will be limited to 12 players.

One of the major new features coming to the series with MotoGP 26 is each rider getting a Rating Card built around four key attributes—lap time, pace, head-to-head, and reliability. These attributes will combine to form a larger rider rating, which players can check out before they make any decisions. The values are slated to be dynamically updated based on the riders’ real-world performances, and will apply to racers in and out of Career Mode.

Along with including the official riders and tracks that you might expect from the 2026 season for MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 categories, the title is also bringing in an enhanced physics model, referred to as a rider-based handling system. Through this new system, players will be able to control bikes throughout a race by managing how the rider shifts their weight around.

Career mode is also getting enhancements thanks to the introduction of a fully 3D paddock, which will serve as the main hub area for any given race weekend. Players can also jump into off-track life through the paddock with two new features: Thursday press conferences and a personal manager. The former allows players to set their long-term and short-term goals, which can range from calling out rivals in public, or pushing for research and development into faster bikes. The personal manager will be how players manage their progression, contract negotiations, and other important aspects of being a MotoGP rider.

The Race Off game mode will be returning in MotoGP 26 with a new location and the introduction of a new 1000cc bike category dubbed Production Bikes. The category will be available alongside others, like Motard, Flat Track, and Minibikes. Race Off mode will revolve around more relaxed racing sessions, and has been designed to be a good way to enhance training before major championship events.

The Arcade mode, introduced in last year’s entry, is being revised to be even more welcoming to players new to the world of MotoGP racing, offering simplified gameplay and more lenient physics. The Pro experience, on the other hand, will focus much more on offering realistic simulation-driven riding.

Developer Milestone has also confirmed that MotoGP 26 will feature full cross-platform multiplayer for 22-player grids for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S players. Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 will not have cross-play options, and online races will be limited to 12 players. Local multiplayer is also supported thanks to split-screen options.

While you wait for the release of MotoGP 26, take a look at our review of last year’s entry.

MotoGP 26 is expected to come to PC (priced at €59.99), PS5 (€69.99), Xbox Series X/S (€69.99), Nintendo Switch (€49.99), and the Switch 2 (€49.99). The console versions are also slated to get physical releases, with PC only getting a digital version. We will likely get more details about various editions and potential pre-order incentives alongside the title’s official unveiling, where an April 29th release date is also expected to be confirmed.

Last year’s entry, MotoGP 25, was unveiled in February 2025 before coming out at the end of April. This means that, while MotoGP 26‘s announcement is coming a bit later, its release date will fall in the same general yearly window. Much like its predecessor, MotoGP 26 is expected to bring in riders and tracks from the 2026 season of the sport.

The title will also likely see some expansion in key areas over the previous game, such as more options in Training Sessions, where players could ride for fun instead of focusing on competition. MotoGP 25, for instance, also allowed players to work on improving their skills across different disciplines like Motard, Flat Track and Minibikes.

Whether or not we’ll see changes made to the Arcade Experience remains to be seen. In its previous incarnation, it focused on providing franchise newcomers with an accessible entry point into the world of bike racing by stripping away some of the title’s simulation aspects.

For players that might find the end of April to be too long of a wait to get their hands on a new bike racing title, RIDE 6 was released on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S just last month. The title introduced an overhauled career experience that now revolves around RIDE Fest, which is described as a touring festival where players have greater control over what types of events they want to partake in.

For more details about RIDE 6, check out our review, where we gave it a score of 8 out of 10 thanks to its detailed roster, accessible onboarding, and meaningful momentum in progression thanks to the presence of Legendary riders. However, we also found the racing festival framing of the RIDE Fest career mode to be uninspired.

While it might not be available on Nintendo Switch, Milestone had also confirmed before release that RIDE 6 runs at 4K/60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and 4K/90 FPS on Xbox Series S. For more on its new features and technical aspects, check out our interview with the developers. Also take a look at our tech deep dive of its PC and PS5 versions.