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Yesterday the NHRA Web site confirmed and shared a first peek at the upcoming NHRA title from GameMill Entertainment. Announced last year, the NHRA article confirms release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
The title will include licensed NHRA tracks in both single-player and multiplayer modes, five different NHRA classes (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and Super Street) with “physics-based” gameplay. The game will feature real-world NHRA drivers and NHRA sponsors.
The post also include a 7-second GIF teaser that I converted and uploaded to YouTube so you’re not forced to download 120MB+ without being aware of it first. It appears to show an in-engine 3D model:
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Here is the full text of the news post:
First look: NHRA video game racing towards completion for later this year
Progress is racing along on the new NHRA video game, expected to debut later this year on PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
The game, published by GameMill Entertainment, will allow players to compete on NHRA tracks in both single-player and multiplayer modes, racing in five different NHRA classes: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and Super Street with physics-based gameplay for simulated real-world depth and speed. The game incorporates real-world NHRA drivers and dozens of actual NHRA sponsors.
GIF was here. :)
“We’re incredibly excited about how well the game has been coming together on bringing the authentic NHRA experience to the fans,” said Steve Williams, VP of Marketing and Communications, GameMill Entertainment. “Our excitement around that is only eclipsed by being able to share with them this first look at an in-game model of a Top Fuel car.”
More information about the game will be available in the future as development progresses
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