The current NASCAR teams, drivers and cars are set to be playable across Ignition, NASCAR Heat 5 and NASCAR Heat Mobile

MIAMI, FL – October 6, 2022 – Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announced today the official launch of the NASCAR 21: Ignition (“Ignition”) 2022 Season Expansion Update to reflect the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season. Updates to the title, available for free, will be seen across Race Now, Online Multiplayer and the Paint Booth and is available for download for Sony PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Series S and X and PC through the Steam store.

For current owners of Ignition, both Standard and Champion Editions will be able to download the update for free, while those who do not currently own the game can purchase Ignition at a reduced price point ($19.99 USD) and then receive the free install. Additionally, NASCAR 21: Ignition – Victory Edition is available, which will include the Season Pass 1 (2021 DLC content), 2022 Season Expansion and Season Pass 2 (2022 DLC content). A first look at the new features within the game can be seen in a trailer here.

“We are thrilled to add the 2022 Season Expansion Update into Ignition today so that our fans can enjoy the most up to date content for this historic season,” said Jay Pennell, Brand Manager, NASCAR at Motorsport Games. “The update comes at a great time as well, with the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs currently in full swing. Just as the Next Gen cars have added unique elements to the real-life grid, they will now add those same factors into the digital racing world for players. It was also imperative for us to be able to replicate the newest content across all of our titles, something that has been achieved and we cannot wait for players of Ignition, NASCAR Heat 5 and NASCAR Heat Mobile to all enjoy the 2022 content moving forward.”

The Ignition 2022 Season Expansion Update provides a number of refreshed features for the title, including a UI refresh, upgraded HUD, newly recorded broadcast introductions from Motor Racing Network’s On-Air Announcer, Alex Hayden and the current 2022 NASCAR Cup Series racetracks from both the regular season and playoffs. The 2022 lineup of drivers, teams and paint schemes have been directly pulled from the 2022 season, as well as all three Next Gen car models from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota.

In addition to being available to owners of Ignition, the 2022 Season Expansion Update will be released on NASCAR Heat 5 and NASCAR Heat Mobile. Players will be able to purchase the 2022 Season Expansion Update on NASCAR Heat 5 for $12.34, starting October 21, 2022. The 2022 Season Expansion will arrive as a free update on NASCAR Heat Mobile, starting October 27, 2022. With these updates, NASCAR’s 2022 season will be reflected across all of Motorsport Games’ NASCAR properties. Players will be able to utilize the cars, drivers and teams from the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season in Race Now, Career Mode and Online Multiplayer in NASCAR Heat 5 as purchasable downloadable content, and as a free content update within NASCAR Heat Mobile.

For more information about the NASCAR 21: Ignition 2022 Season Update, please visit www.nascarignition.com. To keep up with the latest Motorsport Games news, visit www.motorsportgames.com and follow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Motorsport Games:

Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, is a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world. Combining innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers, Motorsport Games strives to make the joy of racing accessible to everyone. The Company is the officially licensed video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing series across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile, including NASCAR, INDYCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the British Touring Car Championship (“BTCC”), as well as the industry leading rFactor 2 and KartKraft simulations. rFactor 2 also serves as the official sim racing platform of Formula E, while also powering Formula 1 centers through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Motorsport Games is an award-winning esports partner of choice for 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula E, BTCC, the FIA World Rallycross Championship and the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, among others. Motorsport Games is building a virtual racing ecosystem where each product drives excitement, every esports event is an adventure and every story inspires.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this press release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are provided pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as “continue,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the timing, participants and expected benefits of NASCAR 21: Ignition 2022 Season Expansion Update and related products and updates. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of Motorsport Games and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: difficulties, delays in or unanticipated events that may impact the timing and expected benefits of the NASCAR 21: Ignition 2022 Season Expansion Update and/or related products and updates, such as due to unexpected release delays. Factors other than those referred to above could also cause Motorsport Games’ results to differ materially from expected results. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements can be found in Motorsport Games’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC during 2022, as well as in its subsequent filings with the SEC. Motorsport Games anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions and expectations to change. Motorsport Games assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing Motorsport Games’ plans and expectations as of any subsequent date. Additionally, the business and financial materials and any other statement or disclosure on, or made available through, Motorsport Games’ website or other websites referenced or linked to this press release shall not be incorporated by reference into this press release.

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The contemporary artist and leading motorsports video game publisher collaborate with Live Fast Motorsports for upcoming NASCAR Cup Series and charity events

 MIAMI, FL – September 29, 2022 – Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announces today its partnership with contemporary artist Frankie Zombie. The partnership, done in collaboration with Live Fast Motorsports, will see a series of charity activations and a custom-made, stock-car paint scheme for the No. 78 Ford Mustang.

The Frankie Zombie-designed custom paint scheme will be showcased and driven by BJ McLeod during the NASCAR Cup Series Dixie Vodka 400 on October 23rd at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Prior to watching McLeod race in the custom wrapping, fans will be able to download the paint scheme as part of the NASCAR 21: Ignition Victory Edition, 2022 Throwback Pack DLC, Season Pass 2 and  Season Pass Complete for Xbox, PlayStation and PC through the Steam store. Players that purchase NASCAR 21: Ignition Victory Edition, Season Pass 2 or Season Pass Complete will have access to the custom-designed scheme on October 6, weeks before the car hits the track in real life.

In addition to designing the custom wrap for the NASCAR Cup Series race, Zombie will be appearing at a series of in-person, live painting events during the weekends of the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (October 8th and 9th) and the aforementioned Dixie Vodka 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway (October 22nd and 23rd). At the events, two additional car hoods with custom-designed wrappings done by Zombie will be raffled off for charity, with the proceeds going to Speedway Children’s Charity and the NASCAR Foundation, a  leading charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in the NASCAR communities, through the Speediatrics Children’s Fund
and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award.

“We’re excited to kick off our partnership with Frankie Zombie, as it will push our philanthropic efforts forward, pay respect to the art community and provide a new way for our community to interact with the sport,” said Jay Pennell, Brand Manager, NASCAR at Motorsport Games. “It is an ongoing priority for Motorsport Games to take new approaches in expanding our audience offerings and events and we feel Frankie is the perfect person to help bridge fans together through crossover appeal. Frankie is a one-of-a-kind artist, and we hope this upcoming initiative will not only welcome a new community into the Motorsport Games ecosystem, but give our pre-existing fans even more unique and creative elements to our in-person activations and game offerings.”

“Converting a NASCAR stock car into a piece of art is not something you would typically see nor expect, and as a lifelong fan of racing, I cannot wait to see the design putting in 400 laps of racing,” said Frankie Zombie. “I’m excited to partner with Motorsport Games and Live Fast Motorsports to bring these paint schemes to life for fans and help them gain a new appreciation for art and vice versa. I encourage everyone to come to the live painting events to be a part of some great initiatives for charity.”

To keep up with the latest Motorsport Games news, visit www.motorsportgames.com and follow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Motorsport Games:

Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, is a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world. Combining innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers, Motorsport Games strives to make the joy of racing accessible to everyone. The Company is the officially licensed video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing series across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile, including NASCAR, INDYCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the British Touring Car Championship (“BTCC”), as well as the industry leading rFactor 2 and KartKraft simulations. RFactor 2 also serves as the official sim racing platform of Formula E, while also powering Formula 1 centers through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Motorsport Games is an award-winning esports partner of choice for 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula E, BTCC, the FIA World Rallycross Championship and the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, among others. Motorsport Games is building a virtual racing ecosystem where each product drives excitement, every esports event is an adventure and every story inspires.

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Available October 6, the 2022 Season Update Incorporates the Historic 2022 NASCAR Cup Series Season into Ignition

MIAMI, FL – September 21, 2022 – Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announced today a season update to NASCAR 21: Ignition (“Ignition”) to reflect the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season. Updates to the title will be seen across Race Now, Online Multiplayer and the Paint Booth.

The 2022 Season Update will be available for download starting October 6, 2022, for Sony PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Series S and X and PC through the Steam store. For current owners of Ignition, both Standard and Champions Editions will be able to download the update for free, while those who do not currently own Ignition can purchase Ignition at a reduced price point ($19.99 USD) and then receive the free install. Additionally, NASCAR 21: Ignition – Victory Edition is still available, which will include the Season Pass 1 (2021 DLC content), 2022 Season Update and Season Pass 2 (2022 DLC content). A first look at the new features within the game can be seen in a trailer here.

The Ignition 2022 Season Update provides a number of refreshed features for the title. Players will be greeted with refreshed user interface elements, making navigation of menus and settings more seamless. An upgraded HUD has also been developed with all new tire wear and fuel indicators to closely monitor  the real-time status of the car’s condition while racing. Furthermore, newly-recorded broadcast introductions from Motor Racing Network’s On-Air Announcer, Alex Hayden, will be featured throughout. Gamers will also be able to access the current 2022 NASCAR Cup Series racetracks from both the regular season and playoffs. The 2022 lineup of drivers, teams and paint schemes have been directly pulled from the 2022 season, providing players with the most up-to-date version of the sport. The Ignition update also sees the addition of all three Next Gen car models from Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota, playable on every NASCAR track.

“The 2022 NASCAR season has truly been historic with the addition of the Next Gen cars and exciting rookie drivers taking the grid by storm, so it was imperative for us to be able to replicate it within a game for our fans,” said Jay Pennell, Brand Manager, NASCAR, at Motorsport Games. “We understand that players may be disappointed by the lack of a fully new standalone title this year, but we want to ensure that our mistakes from the previous release are not repeated. To that end, this season update serves as a bridge to our next official NASCAR title, which Motorsport Games is already hard at work developing to include many of the additions and gameplay updates our fans have requested over the past year. The 2022 Season Update is a proper reflection of the current NASCAR landscape and we look forward to continuing our work to provide the best possible experience for our players in the future.”

To make sure that the historic 2022 NASCAR Season is as accessible to as many players as possible, Motorsport Games is also releasing the 2022 content additions into NASCAR Heat 5 and NASCAR Heat Mobile. With these updates, NASCAR’s 2022 season will be reflected across all of Motorsport Games’ NASCAR properties. Players will be able to utilize the cars, drivers and teams from the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season in Race Now and Online Multiplayer in NASCAR Heat 5 as purchasable downloadable content. NASCAR Heat Mobile will also see the 2022 cars, drivers and teams updated as selectable and purchasable content.

For more information about the NASCAR 21: Ignition 2022 Season Update, please visit www.nascarignition.com. To keep up with the latest Motorsport Games news, visit www.motorsportgames.com and follow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Motorsport Games:

Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, is a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world. Combining innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and gamers, Motorsport Games strives to make the joy of racing accessible to everyone. The Company is the officially licensed video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing series across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile, including NASCAR, INDYCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the British Touring Car Championship (“BTCC”), as well as the industry leading rFactor 2 and KartKraft simulations. RFactor 2 also serves as the official sim racing platform of Formula E, while also powering Formula 1 centers through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Motorsport Games is an award-winning esports partner of choice for 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula E, BTCC, the FIA World Rallycross Championship and the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, among others. Motorsport Games is building a virtual racing ecosystem where each product drives excitement, every esports event is an adventure and every story inspires.

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Certain statements in this press release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are provided pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as “continue,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements concerning the expected future impact of new or planned products, features and/or offerings and the timing of launching such products, features and/and offerings, including, without limitation, Motorsport Games’ plans to continue its work to provide the best possible experience for our players in the future. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of Motorsport Games and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, difficulties, delays in or unanticipated events that may impact the timing and scope of new product launches, such as due to: (i) difficulties or delays in using its product development personnel in Russia due to the Russia invasion of Ukraine and the related sanctions and/or more restrictive sanctions rendering transacting in the region more difficult or costly and/or difficulties and/or delays arising out of any resurgence of the ongoing and prolonged COVID-19 pandemic; (ii) less than expected benefits from implementing the Company’s management strategies; (iii) adverse economic, market and geopolitical conditions that negatively impact industry trends, such as significant changes in the labor markets, an extended or higher than expected inflationary environment (such as the impact on consumer discretionary spending as a result of significant increases in energy and gas prices which have been increasing since early in 2020), a higher interest rate environment, tax increases impacting consumer discretionary spending and/or quantitative easing that results in higher interest rates that negatively impact consumers’ discretionary spending; and/or (iv) difficulties and/or delays in resolving our liquidity position and financial condition by obtaining additional capital to meet our liquidity needs, including without limitation, difficulties in securing funding that is on commercially acceptable terms to us or at all, such as our inability to complete in whole or in part any potential debt and/or equity financing transactions, as well as any inability to achieve cost reductions and/or less than expected availability of funds under Motorsport Games’  $12 million line of credit from Motorsport Network. Factors other than those referred to above could also cause Motorsport Games’ results to differ materially from expected results. Additional examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) delays and higher than anticipated expenses related to the ongoing and prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and any resurgence of COVID-19; (ii) Motorsport Games’ ability (or inability) to maintain existing, and to secure additional, licenses and other agreements with various racing series; (iii) Motorsport Games’ ability to successfully manage and integrate any joint ventures, acquisitions of businesses, solutions or technologies; (iv) unanticipated operating costs, transaction costs and actual or contingent liabilities; (v) the ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key personnel; (vi) adverse effects of increased competition; (vii) Motorsport Games’ ability to protect its intellectual property; and/or (viii) local, industry and general business and economic conditions. 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NASCAR 21: Ignition and KartKraft joined the cloud gaming service this month

MIAMI, FL – JULY 20, 2022 – Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world, announced today that two of its games have been released on GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) cloud-based game streaming service. NASCAR 21: Ignition and KartKraft joined GeForce NOW’s robust library of over 1,300 games and are now available to be played via the cloud. This marks the first set of Motorsport Games titles to come to GeForce NOW, kicking off with two of the publisher’s most popular games on the market.

“Our objective is to make the thrill of motorsports accessible to everyone and bring great player-first experiences to fans wherever they are,” said Dmitry Kozko, CEO of Motorsport Games. “Making our NASCAR and Karting games available on GeForce NOW allows fans to enjoy our games even on certain Samsung TVs without a console. We cannot wait for our players to try out this new experience and are excited to work with NVIDIA, an innovative company that continues to push gaming forward.”

“GeForce NOW’s extensive library is growing rapidly and our players can now get their hands on two of Motorsport Games’ biggest titles to get behind the wheel in some of the most exciting racing games available,” said Phil Scott, Director of Developer Relations, Europe at NVIDIA. “Whether on the go or in the comfort of their own homes, players can experience the best cloud gaming experience on the market today through GeForce NOW – which redefines how gaming can work as it transforms nearly any device, including smartphones, laptops and tablets, into PC gaming rigs.”

As a part of GeForce NOW, NASCAR 21: Ignition and KartKraft are accessible to be streamed and played via PCs, Macs, mobile devices, newly added 2022 Samsung TVs and more. More gamers than ever can now experience the officially licensed stock car series game and the realistic karting title. The addition to GeForce NOW also marks the first time KartKraft will be available on a platform other than PC. Gamers on GeForce NOW are playing the full PC version of the game available on Steam, streaming it to nearly any of their devices. This addition also falls in line with Motorsport Games’ goal of providing each of its players with more choice while gaming, as its games will now be accessible on more devices than ever.

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To our passionate and engaged fan base, 

It has been a few months since we last updated the community about the path forward for the NASCAR console gaming product. Our team has been working hard behind the scenes on optimizing NASCAR 21: Ignition, while also preparing for the 2022 content drop.  

As of today, June 23, 2022, the latest update for NASCAR 21: Ignition is now available on all consoles. This free update optimizes NASCAR 21: Ignition for the next generation of consoles, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.  

Patch 1.5.1.0 is entirely free to all users that own NASCAR 21: Ignition and will be a free upgrade for anyone that purchases the product moving forward.  

This free upgrade patch took a bit longer than originally anticipated, but our team have been working closely with the first parties to ensure NASCAR 21: Ignition functions properly on these next gen consoles.  

Here are the main areas that have been addressed with this latest patch update:  

• 4K resolution at 30 FPS for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5
• 4k upscaling at 30FPS for Xbox Series S
• Online cross-generation console gameplay
• Save imports from previous generation consoles
• Support for PlayStation 5 activities

Additionally, all users – regardless of console generation – will also receive a bug fix for Career Mode where players were appearing under their car, some lighting issues at night tracks, stats being displayed incorrectly for stages in the standings menu, and much more.  

The development team has already made many strides toward the upcoming 2022 Season Expansion for Sony, Microsoft, and Steam. We are eager to bring you the cars, tracks, teams, and schemes from this historic season.  

Our goal continues to be to provide fun and accessible racing games to a passionate, growing, and dedicated fan base. We look forward to striving toward that goal throughout the remainder of the 2022 calendar year and beyond, as we continue to develop and bring everyone fun and thrilling motorsport games.  

Thank you,  

Jay Pennell, Brand Manger 

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To upgrade an eligible digital PS4 game you already own to the digital PS5 version:  

• Sign into your existing account on your PS5 console.  
• Find the PS5 game in PlayStationStore, or by Search, and go to the game hub for the PS5 game. 
• Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer. 
• Select Download (or purchase with the discount price) to download/purchase content.  
• After the download is complete, you can play the PS5 game.  
• PS4 games redeemed as a PlayStation®Plus benefit are not eligible for a PS5 upgrade unless otherwise indicated.

To upgrade an eligible digital Xbox game, you already own to the digital Xbox Series X|S version:  

• The Xbox console will automatically update to the correct version for the console. This means that if Xbox Series X|S customers have the Xbox One version installed right now, they will get a notification of the game updating and it will be replaced with the free Next Gen version.
• If users do not have it installed, going to their owned content and downloading it will download the correct version. 

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To our passionate and engaged fan base, 

The team at Motorsport Games has been working tirelessly behind the scenes since our last community update post and roadmap discussion. As we close out April, it is time to provide another update on where we stand with the improvements to NASCAR 21: Ignition, as well as our road ahead in 2022 and beyond.  

In our previous announcement, we targeted April for the release of Patch 1.5.0.0, which will introduce NASCAR 21: Ignition on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5. This process has taken longer than initially expected and will now be released in June 2022.  

We are working closely with Microsoft and Sony, who are in full support of our timeline for release.  

Patch 1.5.0.0 includes cross-generational gameplay, support for PlayStation 5 activities, and more. In addition, there is a fix for the issue in which some players were appearing under the car in Career Mode. 

We understand that a lot of changes need to be made for the next release in the NASCAR franchise to deliver on the excitement of the sport.  We also recognize that the effort and resources needed to make those changes are not possible this calendar year.  Therefore, we have worked with our partners at NASCAR to put together a NASCAR 2022 Season Expansion for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, due out in September 2022. 

This Season Expansion will feature the full 2022 NASCAR Cup Series team and driver rosters, the three unique Next Gen cars and various aero packages, the 2022 regular season schedule, and more. The Season Expansion will be followed by three DLC packs, which will feature alternate schemes.  

Our team has been working closely with NASCAR, the teams, manufacturers, and tracks to ensure the Next Gen cars are accurately represented in-game for players to enjoy. The Next Gen car is the next evolution in NASCAR Cup Series racing, and with the NASCAR 2022 Season Expansion players will be able to enjoy this next step in the sport’s history.  

The Nintendo Switch will still see a 2022 NASCAR game release this year, with improved visuals and new features over last year’s NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+.  Stay tuned for more details as we approach the game launch in Fall 2022. 

Looking ahead to 2023 and beyond, Motorsport Games is committed to improving the quality of our games moving forward. Our continued partnership with NASCAR and the teams will ensure we release the best possible NASCAR gaming experiences. 

Using lessons learned from the release of NASCAR 21: Ignition, Motorsport Games will move in a new direction with the next NASCAR release.  

The 2023 NASCAR game will not inherit the tech debt of NASCAR 21: Ignition as its base, but instead will be capitalizing on the phenomenal work done by the teams that brought you KartKraft and rFactor 2 while still utilizing the Unreal Engine. This will unify the development of the NASCAR 23 product with our current and future product portfolio to create the best opportunity for success.  

By moving to a season expansion update for 2022, more time is allocated to the development team to work on improvements and features, all while releasing earlier in the year than previous titles. Motorsport Games is currently targeting a release date of Mid-2023 for the updated console title. 

Without moving to the Season Expansion for the 2022 season, our development process for the NASCAR console game would have been much more restricted and would have limited our ability to take a renewed approach to the product. In order to get into a better rhythm and cadence for future years, this step needed to happen.  

We appreciate the NASCAR gaming community’s passion and desire for a high-quality NASCAR video game. At Motorsport Games, we share that same passion and are committed to taking the necessary steps from lessons learned to fulfill those needs and take the NASCAR gaming world to a new level in years to come.  

This work will not happen overnight, and much like a race team finding its footing early in the season, there are some bumps along the road. We continue to learn and adapt every day, but the goal of delivering the ultimate NASCAR gaming experience to the most passionate fan base in all of sports will never change.  

-Jay Pennell, Brand Manager, NASCAR 

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The Motorsport Games Development Team is hard at work on several updates to NASCAR 21: Ignition. In addition to various fixes and quality of life improvements, there are also a number of community-requested features that should be coming to the game soon.

UPDATE 1.4.0.0

Stages – You can turn stages on in both Race Now and Career when rules are turned on. Stage points are awarded, as well as playoff points for stage wins. Stage laps are accurate to NASCAR’s expected stage lengths for each event and are scaled for shorter race distances. Actual yellow flag laps between stages are not counted to give the player more laps of green flag racing, especially at the shorter race distances. If a yellow flag comes out prior to a stage end, the stage will be deemed finished and get the user ready for the next stage via a caution period.

Private Parties –You can now set your party to private once you have at least 6 players in there. Your private party can then head into either online playlist and race together without any other community members joining your fun. To set a party to private make sure you have at least 6 people in your party and then look for the Private toggle tooltip to appear at the bottom of the screen. Private Parties are currently capped at 18 players, but we plan to expand this in the future with a goal of allowing a full 40-player field.

Corner Cutting –If you cut corners at Road Courses when racing online your lap will be invalidated. The same penalty is applied in Race Now or Career mode when racing with rules turned on, so make sure you stick to the race track. If you go off the track accidently, just make sure you are not gaining an advantage by the time you re-join the action.

UPDATE 1.4.5.0​

Next Gen Test Mode – Be one of the first to experience the next generation of NASCAR Cup Series stock cars. The new Next Gen Test Mode is free to all players and takes you to Daytona and allows you to take the wheel of the Live Fast Ford Mustang where you can spend time getting to know the car at the most iconic racetrack on the NASCAR Cup Series calendar.​

Camera Shake Toggle – You can now switch all camera shake off using a setting in the options menu. This will affect all camera shake effects in all in game camera angles.

UPDATE 1.5.0.0​

PS5 & XBOX SERIES X/S Upgrade – If you have a PS5 or XBOX Series X you can upgrade for free and enjoy NASCAR 21: Ignition optimized for the incredible performance of the latest generation of console hardware. You can still play with friends on the previous generation of consoles while enjoying next generation console performance.​

FEATURE IN PROGRESS FOR POTENTIAL FUTURE UPDATE​

Custom Schemes Online – Take your best Paint Booth creations online and show them off in the Shake & Bake and Bump & Run playlists. Just head online and choose your custom paint scheme from the Change Paint Scheme area in Online.​

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