Nacon and Artefacts Studio have released the first gameplay trailer for MXGP 26, the upcoming official video game for the FIM Motocross World Championship, showing off some of the tracks, riders, and more.
MXGP 26 takes the motocross franchise to Unreal Engine 5, and the visual upgrades from that alone are impressive. Between realistic shots of the tracks and environments to the details on the machines themselves, the sim is more immersive than ever.
The new first-person helmet view adds to this immersion, in addition to the new rider animations and motorcycle physics. In MXGP 26, riders react more realistically to the terrain they’re racing on, especially on jumps and turns. Plus, the rider’s gear and bike will get dirtier as the race goes on, which will depend on the weather and conditions of the track (for example, whether it’s dirt, sand, or mud).
The tracks themselves have also been upgraded. With the new dynamic deformation technology, the tracks will change as riders race, just like it does in real life. Racing lines cut deep ruts in the tracks, and players will need to adapt to these every lap.
Some of the tracks that will be included in MXGP 26 are Briloche in Argentina (which has volcanic soil), Riola Sardo in Sardinia (which has sand), Pietramurata in Italy (which has compact dirt), and Loket in the Czech Republic (which has hard-packed dirt).
There are also elite riders from MXGP and MX2 who players can race as, including Romain Febvre, Maxime Renaux, Kay de Wolf, and Calvin Vlaanderen.
Players will also be able to create their own rider and customize their bikes from championship manufacturers, like Kawasaki, Husqvarna, Yamaha, KTM, and Honda. They’ll also be able to pick gear from brands like Fox Racing, Alpinestars, Scott, Airoh, and more.
MXGP 26 will include online races with up to 10 players, a Grand Prix mode, a Championship mode, and Time Attack options. Players will also be able to explore the training grounds of The Compound.
Players can watch the MXGP 26 gameplay trailer below:
MXGP 26 – The Official Game is set to release on October 26, 2026, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. For more news on racing titles, check out IndyCar Racing The Game and the latest free update for Project Motor Racing.
