What’s Next for Le Mans Ultimate?

Following the real-world 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, Le Mans Ultimate has another strong talking point. The free 2026 season liveries update appears to have been a success, with the game’s online player count nearly matching its all-time peak — 8,335 players compared to the record of 8,565.

Attention is now turning to July 4, when Studio 397 and Motorsport Games are expected to reveal the new Season Pass and update v1.4.

The leading theory is IMSA, and it makes a lot of sense. The announcement date coincides with U.S. Independence Day, and the developers have previously hinted at adding non-European circuits. On top of that, the LMU special events calendar includes several mysterious TBA rounds, including a 10-hour endurance race. Many fans see this as a strong hint toward Road Atlanta and Petit Le Mans.

Another possibility is the addition of the Asian Le Mans Series, which would be a logical next step following the inclusion of ELMS content.

There’s also growing speculation about the return of the Le Mans Virtual Series. A 24-hour Le Mans event is already scheduled in LMU for October, which could serve as a test run ahead of a larger virtual championship.