After taking a year away from the spotlight, the official MXGP video game is making its return. Publisher Nacon and developer Artefacts Studio have confirmed that MXGP 26: The Official Game will release in October 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, marking a complete reboot of the franchise following the disappointing reception of MXGP 24. 

A rebuilt game from the ground up

Rather than iterating on its predecessor, the development team has overhauled nearly every major aspect of the game. One of the biggest changes is the move to Unreal Engine 5, replacing the older KT Engine used in MXGP 24. The new technology promises improved lighting, more detailed environments, higher-quality rider animations, and significantly better terrain deformation. 

According to the developers, the handling model has also been redesigned from scratch. Bike physics, rider movement, whips, scrubs, and airborne control have all been reworked to deliver a more realistic riding experience than previous entries. 

Official 2026 championship content

MXGP 26 will feature the complete 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship, including licensed riders, teams, motorcycles, and circuits from both the MXGP and MX2 categories. Players can expect faithfully recreated tracks that evolve throughout a race as the surface develops deeper ruts and bumps, forcing riders to adapt their racing lines over time. 

Learning from MXGP 24

The previous installment received heavy criticism for its graphics, physics, and overall polish. Nacon later acknowledged that the game failed to meet expectations, leading the publisher to pause annual releases and rebuild the series instead of rushing out another sequel. 

That extra development time appears to have been invested in creating a more polished experience, with Artefacts Studio now leading development independently.

October release confirmed

While an exact launch date has yet to be announced, MXGP 26 is scheduled to arrive in October 2026 on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. More gameplay details, feature reveals, and developer updates are expected in the weeks leading up to release. 

Are you willing to give the MXGP series another chance, or did MXGP 24 leave too much damage to recover from? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

The third Festival Playlist for Forza Horizon 6 is almost here, introducing eleven additional vehicles, fresh seasonal events, and a celebration of Italy’s most iconic performance brands. While most of the additions return from previous Horizon titles, three cars make their debut in the franchise, headlined by Lamborghini’s latest hybrid supercar. 

Series 3, titled Italian Exotics, launches on July 16 and runs until August 13, offering players a new set of Festival Playlist rewards to unlock simply by completing seasonal activities. 

Lamborghini Temerario leads the newcomers

The biggest attraction of the update is undoubtedly the 2024 Lamborghini Temerario. As the successor to the Huracán, Lamborghini’s newest hybrid supercar arrives in Forza Horizon for the first time and serves as the headline reward of the new season.

Joining it are two additional franchise debuts:

• 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB
• 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

Alongside these are eight returning favorites from previous Horizon games, giving collectors plenty of reasons to complete every week’s Playlist. 

All reward cars in Series 3

Players will be able to unlock the following vehicles throughout the four-week Festival Playlist:

• 2024 Lamborghini Temerario
• 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB
• 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5
• Eight returning cars from previous Forza Horizon titles

Each week introduces a different selection of rewards, encouraging players to complete seasonal championships, PR Stunts, Horizon Arcade events, and other Playlist challenges. 

More than just new cars

Series 3 also includes several gameplay improvements alongside the vehicle additions.

Playground Games has continued refining AI driver behavior, making opponents less aggressive when braking into corners. The update also introduces separate volume controls for GPS navigation and voice audio, while EventLab once again supports the rewind feature during free roam creation.

Several exploits affecting progression and in-game economy have also been addressed. Because of these fixes, the Rivals leaderboards have been reset to ensure a fair competitive environment, although previously earned Rivals rewards remain available to players. 

Italian Car Passion Pack released alongside the update

Coinciding with Series 3 is the launch of the Italian Car Passion Pack DLC, which adds four more Italian performance machines for players who own the expansion or purchase it separately. The pack includes the highly anticipated Ferrari F80 and expands the game’s already impressive Italian lineup. 

A strong update for car enthusiasts

Although the majority of Series 3’s reward cars are returning favorites, the arrival of the Lamborghini Temerario, Ferrari 296 GTB and De Tomaso Pantera GT5 gives collectors three compelling new additions. Combined with quality-of-life improvements and ongoing gameplay refinements, the Italian Exotics update continues Playground Games’ steady post-launch support for Forza Horizon 6. 

What do you think about the Series 3 update? Which new car are you planning to unlock first? Let us know in the comments below.

No new cars or tracks — the update focuses on fixes and stability.

Fixed pit box creation and assignment for AI cars
Fixed Start Assist freeze of car and dashboard during countdown
Fixed crash when recording dynamic track after session restart
Fixed crash when refreshing the multiplayer browser
Fixed incorrect entry numbers on servers with 1000+ lifetime users
Clearer missing-car messages and improved client–server data exchange
Reduced tree popping; fixed Kyalami palm impostor texture
Fixed thumbnail generation (including free camera)
Garage cars no longer force-save on performance index recalculation
Modding: cars load from Saved Games/ACE-Server; external liveries fixed; livery linker added in customization
Ideal line assist init made async (possible main-thread freeze fix)
Windows server: Documents folder support

Wreckreation 2 has been announced by When Tides Turn — the studio founded by Criterion Games co-founder Fiona Sperry (Burnout, Need for Speed Unbound). It is a sequel to last year’s Wreckreation. 

The developers have released the debut trailer. The game is coming to PC (Steam), with PS5 and Xbox Series also expected.

Wreckreation 2 is an open-world arcade racer where every collision, shortcut, and takedown can change the race. The focus is on immersion on the road: reading traffic, reacting to rivals, taking risks, and making split-second decisions.

Players will race across Heartbreak City and its varied districts. The game pushes exploration and using every opening to win — through races, chases, challenges, and survival mode.