NASCAR Rivals Announced For Nintendo Switch Only

Last week Motorsport Games announced a new Nintendo Switch title named NASCAR Rivals – after it was listed by Walmart and a number of other retailers. This is the only 2022-focused and only platform the company is planning to release a title. While the NASCAR Ignition franchise has not been well received on most platforms, Switch releases have been quite successful with the last title, NASCAR HEAT: Ultimate Edition+, including the 2020 and 2021 seasons. NASCAR Ignition was not released for Switch.

I wasn’t sure if I was going to cover this because it’s Nintendo Switch only, but figured I might as well do… It’ll release on October 14, 2022. Pre-orders begin August 24, 2022.

The announcement trailer below does not contain in-game footage.

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Here is their full press release:

NASCAR RIVALS, MOTORSPORT GAMES’ OFFICIAL GAME OF THE 2022 SEASON, TO LAUNCH ON OCTOBER 14 FOR NINTENDO SWITCH
Motorsport Games Officially Licensed NASCAR Game to Bring Users Authentic and Customizable Racing Experiences, Available for Pre-order August 24

MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 17, 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 official video game of the 2022 season, NASCAR Rivals. This newest addition to the officially licensed NASCAR video game franchise will put the fun and intensity of the NASCAR Cup Series right into the hands of users everywhere with the Nintendo Switch console and will include new features that elevate players’ driving experience. NASCAR Rivals, prior to launching on October 14, 2022, will be available for pre-order beginning August 24, 2022 across leading retailers and the Nintendo eShop ($49.99). A link to the trailer can be found here.

“NASCAR Rivals is Motorsport Games’ latest racing experience that meets fans where they are, giving real-life drivers and NASCAR fans alike the ability to take it on the go,” said Dmitry Kozko, CEO of Motorsport Games. “As we continue to work alongside NASCAR to grow its gaming franchise, we’re excited to give players the opportunity to out-do themselves on the track wherever they are thanks to the Switch’s portability.”

Players have the opportunity to compete and race in a variety of different modes in NASCAR Rivals, with something for everyone. ‘Race Now’ will allow players to select any driver/team and race at any track on the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series circuit. ‘Career Mode’ gives players the chance to create their own legacy in the sport by either joining an existing team or creating one of their own, customizing their driver in the process. ‘Challenges’ will put players into scenarios inspired by real-life on-track events to see if they have what it takes to complete the challenge.

NASCAR Rivals is all about finding rivals on the track or on the go with several ‘Multiplayer’ functions presenting users with plenty of options for challenging others on the track. Players are able to race against their friends using the Nintendo Switch Joy Cons in ‘Split Screen’ mode or race online against 15 other players anywhere in the world with the online ‘Multiplayer’ feature. New to the game is the ‘Local Multiplayer’ feature in which players are able to race against up to seven other players on a local network.

The latest Nintendo Switch game from Motorsport Games will offer drivers the opportunity to create custom and unique schemes utilizing the enhanced ‘Paint Booth,’ which gives fans a host of customization options. Unique driver avatars can also be created with a variety of appearances, sponsor logos and more.

NASCAR Rivals was developed by Motorsport Games to ensure fans are able to embrace the intensity and thrill of NASCAR to the fullest degree with heightened accessibility through Nintendo’s portable Switch console. Fans now have the ability to take NASCAR with them and compete against their rivals anywhere they go, be that at the racetrack, at home and everywhere in between.