MotoGP™ is much more than a sport, it’s passion, adrenaline, sweat and training. It’s a ritual, for which each rider has his own gestures and ways to honour it. Over the years, we have given you a cohesive experience that has taken you into the world of MotoGP™, but this year we are going take it to the next level, making you the centre of the paddock. The Tower of Champions is going to have a new plaque attached, and there might be your name on it.
The full MotoGP™ 2026 season is here, and with the totally renewed physics system, you will have more control over your bike, especially in tricky situations such as banking and turn exits. Thanks to the improvements of the riders’ movements and animations, as well as a new weight management, you will be able to feel even more connected with your bike. The new physics will also give you a better handling through corners, allowing you to make micro corrections to the trajectory, even during the exit, just like in real life.
The new ratings will show the strengths and weaknesses of each rider, and they will be updated along with the progress of the real MotoGP™ championship. Plus, the more you race, the more you will unlock the new collectible card packs. The collection contains cards of different levels of rarity, including some exclusive artworks made by the famous Japanese MotoGP™ specialised artist Ranka Fujiwara.
Last year you got to race among the Tuscan hills and the Alps whenever you wanted to take a break from the adrenaline of the championship. This year you can come back to those idyllic sceneries, but there’s more. You will get to race in a new location in England, Canterbury Park, with motard, flat track and minibikes. And the news doesn’t end here, as you will be able to improve your skills and learn every MotoGP™ track’s secret by racing with Production Bikes. As well as the other Race Off vehicles, these new powerful bikes have been carefully reproduced in every single detail, with dedicated physics and balance which will make each manufacturer unique.
At the heart of MotoGP™26 there is the paddock, a special place seen in every MotoGP™ real race. There you will navigate through the menus and gain access to the revised career mode. A classic race weekend is not just about the races, there are also press duties to cover. So, at the new press conference, you will be the one stating your objectives. Whether you want to publicly challenge your rival or instil trust in your team for better bike development, the choice will be yours. How you act and what you say will affect the objectives, so you better think carefully to build your path to glory. Also, the Rider’s Market is more cohesive than ever as you will have the chance to confront yourself with your manager and decide together your future steps, pushing your career in your desired direction.
Once again, the Arcade and Pro experiences will help players of all skill levels to master the bikes. The Arcade experience, revised from the previous chapter, is perfect for the newcomers and those who are looking for a simplified gameplay; on the other hand, the Pro one, together with the new physics, is set to be the peak of simulation offering the most realistic bike feeling ever, and all the tools to reach the perfect set up.
We know you can’t wait to test your abilities against players from all over the world. That’s why with cross-play, improved matchmaking and the full-size grid up to 22 players*, everything is set for epic battles. As per tradition, the powerful editors will give you the chance to express your creativity, share your masterpieces** with the rest of the community and go on track with style.
The lights are about to go out, and everything is ready for a new and thrilling season. Silence is falling on the grid. You, the track and your bike are all that’s there. Take a deep breath and follow your heartbeat, your path to become the next MotoGP™ legend starts here!
MotoGP™26 will be available from April 29 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™2, Nintendo Switch™, ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X, and on PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store.
*On Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 cross-play not available, and the grid is composed of 12 riders
** Cross-sharing is not available on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2
