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The virtual 24 Hours of Daytona in iRacing once again confirmed its status as the largest team-based event in sim racing. In 2026, the race attracted 21,028 drivers.

📊 Key Stats

• 6,072 unique teams (up year-over-year from 2025)

• 104 splits — a new record

• 3.5 million laps and 12.5 million miles completed

• 11.2% fewer drivers compared to the 2025 record of 23,397

🏆 Top Split Winners

• GTP/Hypercar: Drago Racing

• LMP2: Grid and Go

• GTD: Williams

🏆 Best Non–Top Split Winner (GTD)

• Iron Lux

The next Special Event is the Dale Jr Charity Race, followed by the Daytona 500 (February 11–18).

Kunos Simulazioni has confirmed that the next major Assetto Corsa EVO update (v0.5) will introduce the latest BMW M2 (G87) and the iconic American circuit Watkins Glen.

📌 Also Coming in Update 0.5

• Toyota AE86 — previously confirmed

• Additional cars and tracks have not yet been revealed

No exact release date has been announced, but the active teaser campaign suggests the update is coming soon.

Saber Interactive has released a major update for SnowRunner, introducing Season 17: Repair and Rescue, along with Patch 40, which brings additional fixes and improvements.

🗺 New Region — Zurdania

• Two maps: Zurdania Valley (town, steel mill, oil refinery) and Landslide Valley (chapels, monastery, sawmill)

• Central Asian-inspired setting with heavy mud and challenging terrain

🚛 New Trucks

• Voron G-5352 — Heavy-duty cargo hauler

• Jangsu RX600 — Powerful off-road support vehicle

🔧 Free Update Highlights

• Tatra 805 reclassified as a scout vehicle and now supports trailer coupling

• TUZ 108 “Warthog” balance pass (physics and center of gravity adjustments)

• Compatibility fixes for Azov, ZiKZ, and Caterpillar DLC

• Performance optimizations for Steam Deck and consoles

💰 Price & Platforms

• Season 17 costs £5.99 / €6.99 / $6.99

• Available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox (including last-gen consoles)

The open beta for American Truck Simulator version 1.58 is now available, introducing overhauled physics, new driving challenges, garage redesigns, Route 66 updates, and UI improvements.

🎯 Key Features

• Reworked physics — Improved throttle response, collision behavior, and suspension. Handling is now more realistic, especially in preparation for future content like passenger cars and buses.

• Driving Academy update — New B-Double trailer module added. Completing all 12 challenges unlocks a dashboard dog toy and the “Double Trouble” achievement.

• Garage redesigns — All three home garages now feature modernized interiors and exteriors.

• Route 66 rework — Ongoing reconstruction adds Lake Havasu City and Winslow, with updates to Kingman, Flagstaff, and other locations.

• UI improvements — New Route Advisor, enhanced truck configurator, and improved tutorial hint system.

📥 How to Join

In your Steam Library, right-click ATS → Properties → Betas → select Public Beta 1.58.

Pre-orders for Forza Horizon 6 recently went live. Despite online criticism over its pricing — with the Ultimate Edition offering early access priced at $120 — and accusations that developers are using AI-generated content, the game has surged to 4th place on Steam’s top sellers chart.

Steam Top 10 Best-Selling Games (Including Free-to-Play, Ranked by Revenue)

1. Counter-Strike 2

2. ARC Raiders

3. Steam Deck

4. Forza Horizon 6

5. EA SPORTS FC 26

6. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

7. No Rest for the Wicked

8. Red Dead Redemption 2

9. Marvel Rivals

10. Dota 2

Update 1.67 for Gran Turismo 7 launches today, bringing three new cars, fresh events, a time trial challenge, and new Scapes locations for photo mode.

🚗 New Cars

• Xiaomi SU7 Ultra ’25 — First Chinese brand in GT; electric hyper sedan with 1,500+ hp and Nürburgring lap records

• Hyundai Elantra N TC ’24 — TCR-class race car, likely placed in Gr.4

• Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) ’22 — Long-awaited Gr.3 update (not the Evo, but a major upgrade over the old RSR)

🏁 New Events

• World Touring Car 600 — Nürburgring Nordschleife

• World Touring Car 700 — Spa-Francorchamps

• World Touring Car 800 — Mount Panorama

• Xiaomi Time Trial — Monza challenge with rewards up to 2 million credits

📸 Additional Content

• Extra Menu No. 52 — Hyundai N Collection bonus (Elantra N, IONIQ 5 N, Vision GT)

• Photo Mode — New California locations added to Scapes

• Fixes & balancing — Full patch notes expected

Indie rally title Super Woden Rally Edge by ViJuDa Games has become an unexpected hit, reaching three times more players on Steam than the previous entry, Super Woden GP 2.

📈 Success Against Expectations

• The developer didn’t anticipate such strong interest, fearing rally’s niche appeal might limit the audience

• Outstanding reviews (95% positive on Steam) fueled rapid growth

• Launched as a complete, polished game — no early access — priced at £10.99

🎮 Why Players Love It

• Strong nostalgia vibes inspired by the golden era of 1990s rally

• A focused, meaningful career mode with 8+ hours of quality gameplay

• Accessible handling that works well on gamepads while retaining depth

• No aggressive monetization — no season passes, no fragmented DLC

🛠 What’s Next

• Free updates with new cars and events (no paid DLC planned)

• Console versions scheduled for 2026

• The developer is taking a short break to avoid burnout and plan next steps