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NASCAR 25: Release Date, Pre-Order Info and Gameplay Trailers

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Oct 8, 2025 9:39 PM ET

Highlights

Console release: October 14, 2025 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S)
Steam version arrives November 11
Gold Edition grants 72-hour early access
Digital-only release confirmed
Multiple gameplay trailers showcase new physics and career realism

If patience isn’t your strong suit, you might want to buckle up now—because NASCAR 25’s hype train is moving faster than a last-lap Daytona draft. NASCAR 25 is set to launch this fall, and fans won’t have to wait long to get behind the wheel. The console edition arrives October 14, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, while the Steam version will follow on November 11. This marks the first NASCAR console title under iRacing’s full development control—and judging by the gameplay footage, the upgrade is massive.

Players who opt for the Gold Edition ($79.99) will unlock three days of early access, along with 10,000 Career Bonus Dollars, 1,000 Rep Points, and exclusive VIP employees for career progression. The Standard Edition ($59.99) includes 5,000 Career Dollars, 500 Rep Points, and three additional paint schemes based on the cover drivers. Meanwhile, the Season Pass ($24.99) delivers three DLC packs featuring more than 230 paint schemes and firesuits, extending the customization even further.

According to the official NASCAR 25 website, the game will be a digital-only release with no physical discs available. The title supports full career integration, sponsor upgrades, and detailed vehicle tuning—all wrapped in a next-gen presentation built on iRacing’s refined engine.

Fans can catch a glimpse of what’s to come through the latest trailers, which highlight both the intense on-track action and the career-mode grind that content creators like Jeff Favignano have praised for its realism. From fine-tuned setups to small-team struggles, NASCAR 25 looks set to deliver the most authentic stock-car racing experience yet.

Trailers to Watch: