The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast

Le Mans Ultimate has arguably been Julys hot topic in sim racing, for both good and bad reasons. Motorsport Games changed its decision to place its new Joker feature behind a subscription paywall following community backlash, but with the V1.4 update and two new US tracks to play with, will all be forgiven and forgotten?

Other major news this week includes a CEO swap at Straight4 Studios (with the polarizing Ian Bell making way for former chief development officer Kevin Boland), and a massive move in the hardware space, as MOZA Racing becomes the official hardware partner and supplier for the Gran Turismo World Series, in place of Fanatec.

John Munro, Tom Bunten and Ross McGregor discuss it all, and as always, be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments section, or via our Discord server.

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LMU removes Joker paywall - https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-removes-joker-paywall-in-response-to-backlash/

LMU 1.4 update notes - https://traxion.gg/latest-le-mans-ultimate-update-to-improve-hypercar-cold-tyre-performance-patch-notes-released/

Garage 56 NASCAR "closer than ever" - https://traxion.gg/garage-56-nascar-in-le-mans-ultimate-closer-than-ever/

Latest Project Motor Racing news - https://traxion.gg/category/games/project-motor-racing/

NASCAR 26 new information - https://traxion.gg/nascar-26-game-launches-18th-september-with-ai-dnfs-dynamic-track-surface/

NASCAR 26 editions explained - https://traxion.gg/nascar-26-standard-and-gold-edition-explained/

Moza and Gran Turismo partnership - https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-world-series-partners-with-moza-racing/

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More cars and physics changes are coming to Assetto Corsa Rally! Le Mans Ultimate’s US DLC and Version 1.4 update are nearly here! Wreckreation 2 is a surprise sequel and we’ve driven it! We’ve also tested MXGP 26!

It’s all here, plus your feedback on IndyCar documentaries, AC Rally’s stages, co-drivers and if there’s a video game market crash on the way… eeek!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and suggest topics for future episodes.

Wreckreation 2 hands-on preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5LozxT192U&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1HQg%3D%3D

Le Mans Ultimate Version 1.4 details: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-update-includes-new-protest-netcode-and-practice-servers/

Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass pricing: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-us-tracks-dated-priced/

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Le Mans Ultimate and Motorsport Games CEO Stephen Hood provides a progress report on single-player modes (career, championships), safety cars, 24-hour events, Le Mans Virtual and PS5/Xbox Series X|S.

Plus, we run through the most-commonly asked LMU questions in the Traxion community.

From smaller game features to the Garage 56 NASCAR, DLC pricing and ‘Project 2’, here’s the full interview.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

5 key features in Le Mans Ultimate’s new Version 1.4 update: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-next-update-includes-new-protest-netcode-and-practice-servers/

Le Mans Ultimate’s US tracks dated, priced: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimates-us-tracks-dated-priced/

What to expect from the future of Le Mans Ultimate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXPY_uRjKGs&t=4s

Le Mans Ultimate - Beginners Tips & Tricks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVN5jOUCu5Y&t=635s

Latest Le Mans Ultimate news: https://traxion.gg/category/games/le-mans-ultimate/

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On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, the team discusses iRacing subscription price increase, its IndyCar game moving to 2027, Criterion Games leaving the racing game scene and your feedback on physical game media and Gran Turismo 8, plus a debate about the N64’s controller. Naturally…

Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten, Ross McGregor and Martin Bigg from the Traxion team.

iRacing subscription prices increase: https://traxion.gg/iracing-set-to-increase-subscription-costs/

IndyCar Racing The Game due in 2027: https://traxion.gg/indycar-game-moved-to-early-2027-as-first-images-surface/

Fanatec firmware issues: https://traxion.gg/fanatec-addresses-recent-firmware-foibles/

Fanatec and Nissan partnership:

https://traxion.gg/fanatec-and-nissan-working-on-licensed-sim-racing-steering-wheels/

PMR new circuit: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racings-expansive-test-centre-to-release-9th-july/

The Crew Motorfest on Switch 2

https://traxion.gg/the-crew-motorfest-will-be-released-on-switch-2/

Assetto Corsa EVO VR hands-on v0.8:

https://traxion.gg/hands-on-assetto-corsa-evos-vr-update-is-a-welcome-improvement/

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On this week’s Traxion Control Podcast, John Munro and Thomas Harrison-Lord cover your Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass feedback and what it could mean for the future of the title, plus if a Gran Turismo 7 survey is actually about Gran Turismo 8, or even 9?!

Then there’s the sad death of physical PlayStation game production, RaceRoom and Automobilista 2 new car news, and a Wreckfest 2 community question.

As ever, let us know your thoughts in the YouTube or Spotify comments.

Le Mans Ultimate US Track Pass: https://traxion.gg/le-mans-ultimate-confirms-us-track-pass-to-add-six-new-tracks/

Gran Turismo 7 survey: https://traxion.gg/gran-turismo-7-survey-focuses-on-player-progression/

RaceRoom DTM content coming in August: https://traxion.gg/racerooms-new-dtm-pack-and-gt3-cars-set-for-august-release/

Automobilista 2 classic DLC pack released: https://traxion.gg/classic-spyker-tvr-lister-and-saleen-gt-cars-set-to-headline-automobilista-2s-next-update/

PlayStation goes digital only: https://traxion.gg/playstation-goes-digital-only-in-2028-game-disc-production-to-end/

Simagic Zeus review: https://traxion.gg/simagic-zeus-series-review-bang-for-buck-is-worth-the-extra-work/

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