Frequently Asked Questions
Release Date, Editions & Cost
When does NASCAR 26 release?
September 18, 2026 for Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam.
What is the price of the Standard Edition?
$59.99
What is Gold Edition?
The Gold Edition includes the Standard Edition as well as the Season Pass, and if purchased during the pre-order window, will also include 3 days of Early Access, all for $79.99.
What is the price of the Gold Edition?
$79.99
Where can I purchase the game?
The game is available via digital download only from the PlayStation® Store, the Microsoft Store and Steam.
Is NASCAR 26 digital only?
NASCAR 26 is available digitally only, no physical disc will be available.
DLC Information
What DLC is announced?
DLC items will include 200+ paint schemes, extra firesuits, $10,000 career bonus dollars, 1,000 career bonus reputation, and career VIP employees.
The DLC will be released in 4 separate packs, with a new pack being released each month starting in September.
What is the 2026 Season Pass?
All 2026 DLC listed above is available in the Season Pass for a savings of $15 versus buying it individually, or you can also purchase the Gold Edition which gives you the Standard Edition of the game, plus the 2026 Season Pass, plus 3 days of early access (when you pre-order before September 18) for a savings of $20.
How much will the 2026 Season Pass cost?
The 2026 Season Pass will cost $24.99.
How do I access my NASCAR 26 DLC?
Xbox users who have purchased the Gold Edition or Season Pass will see NASCAR 26 DLC added to the game automatically after its launch. For those looking to purchase a DLC pack individually, users can head to the game’s storefront and explore its Add-ons to find the pack they want.
PlayStation® users will need to go to the Playstation® Store to add their DLC, regardless of how it was purchased. Users who have purchased the Gold Edition or Season Pass will see associated NASCAR 26 DLC listed as free of charge, while users looking to purchase a DLC pack individually will see it listed at full price.
Steam users who have purchased the Gold Edition or Season Pass will see NASCAR 25 DLC added to the game automatically after its launch. For those looking to purchase a DLC pack individually, users can head to the game’s storefront and explore its Add-ons under the Content for this Game section to find the pack they want.
Platforms
What consoles is NASCAR 26 available for?
Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation®5
Will the game have Cross Platform Play?
Yes. Cross Platform play is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation®5, and Steam. Console Only Cross Platform play is also an option on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation®5.
Is the game available on Steam?
Yes.
What are the recommended PC specs for NASCAR 26?
You can find recommended PC specs on our Steam store page here:
What platforms are not supported?
Although it is playable on Steam Deck, Steam Deck is not officially supported. Nintendo Switch / Switch2 are also not supported for NASCAR 26.
Game Information
Is VR supported?
The use of VR headsets is not support in NASCAR 26.
How can I change sponsors in Career Mode?
In Career mode, you can only have one sponsor for the driver/race series that was selected.
How can I report other drivers?
Please report the driver to Sony or Microsoft by using this option on your console. Info on how to do this is available at the links below.
Playstation
Xbox
To report a user on Steam, navigate to their profile, click the “…” button in the top-right corner, select “Report Player,” choose the appropriate category, and provide a description.
In addition, when playing in online multiplayer, you can report players by highlighting that player’s name in your race lobby, then selecting View Options, and selecting Report.
Private lobbies are missing on the PC version
Private lobbies are only available on Xbox and Playstation 5, however, password protected lobbies are available on all 3 platforms.
NASCAR 26 PC FAQs
My mouse doesn’t work?
NASCAR 26 does not support mouse input. Use your gamepad, wheel, or keyboard to navigate and play the game.
Why doesn’t my steering wheel work?
We ship with many wheels working “out of the box”, but due to the sheer number of different devices available on the PC we cannot have support for all of them. You can add mappings for any device that supports XInput, GameInput, or DirectInput. On the Press Start screen, tap the Y button to access the Input Mapping screen, or go to Options->Input Mapping to do so. The important keyboard bindings to get to the Input Mapping screen are:
Menus:
Up: Up arrow
Down: Down arrow
Left: Left arrow
Right: Right arrow
A Button: Enter
B Button: Escape
X Button: X
Y Button: Y
Left Shoulder (Tab left): [
Right Shoulder (Tab right): ]
How do I control the game with a keyboard?
The default key bindings for the game are:
Menus
Up: Up arrow
Down: Down arrow
Left: Left arrow
Right: Right arrow
A Button: Enter
B Button: Escape
X Button: X
Y Button: Y
Left Shoulder (Tab left): [
Right Shoulder (Tab right): ]
Menu: =
View: –
Driving
Steer Left: Left arrow
Steer Right: Right arrow
Throttle: Alt
Brake: Ctrl
Reset Car: Home
Look Left: A
Look Right: D
Look Back: S
Upshift: PageUp
Downshift: PageDown
Pause: Escape
HUD Up: Up arrow
HUD Down: Down arrow
HUD Left: Left arrow
HUD Right: Right arrow
Toggle Mirror: M
Toggle Camera: C
Toggle Race Info: I
Request Pit: Enter
Radio Confirm: Enter
Radio Deny: Backspace
Does NASCAR 26 work on the Steam Deck?
NASCAR 26 is playable on the Steam Deck, but it is not officially supported by iRacing.
How to enable triple monitor support in NASCAR 26.
For NVIDIA Users
- In the Nvidia control panel, under 3D Settings, select “Configure Surround, Physx”
- Check the box under Surround Configuration that says “Span displays with Surround.
- Select Configure
- On the Set Up Surround window
- Select the correct Topology, for example 1×3.
- Be sure to select all displays that will be used.
- Make sure that the displays are in the correct order by dragging the green boxes around.
- Verify that the Resolution and Refresh rate settings are correct.
- Click the “Enable Surround” Button.
- Launch NASCAR 26.
For AMD Users