Today, Milestone and MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group have revealed a first look at their highly anticipated upcmoing racing sim, MotoGP 26, showcasing gameplay in a newly released video.
The video showcases a good look at plenty of tracks, including two new tracks, updated animations, and the arrival of 1000cc production bikes.
Tracks like the Circuit of the Americas and the Portimão Circuit in sunny conditions, as well as Silverstone in the rain, are showcased, highlighting the franchise’s exceptional level of detail and realism. We also get to see a brand-new UK-based location for the Race Off game mode, featuring two new tracks where players can ride with Motard, Flat Track, and Minibikes disciplines.
Speaking of bikes, the video featured the debut of the 1000cc production bikes, which will be available in dedicated mono-brand events, bringing together riders from the same manufacturer across MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3, all competing on the championship’s official circuits.
Multiple camera angles further enhance the action, offering players a fully immersive experience and an up-close view of MotoGP 26’s revamped physics model. Movement is now built around a rider-based handling system, which significantly changes the overall gameplay feel, with new rider animations and more.
This is just the latest installment in a long, illustrious line of Grand Prix video games, which date back to the 1980s. The first MotoGP seies was published back in 2000 in Japan, eventually making its way over to North America in 2002.
MotoGP 26 will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X, and PC (Steam, Microsoft, and Epic Games Store) on April 29, 2026. For more info on this and other upcoming racing simulators, like iRacing and Project Motor Racing, be sure to check back to Simulation Daily for updates.
