Roundup: All the New Racing Games Showcased at E3 2017

Roundup: All the New Racing Games Showcased at E3 2017

There is a lot to look forward to if you’re a fan of driving games.

Whether you’re looking for a realistic driving simulator or want to pretend you’re in a  movie, there’s an upcoming video game for you. This year’s E3 was packed with plenty of announcements and trailers, as games become more realistic with 4K resolution.

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Check out all the racing games you can look forward to below.

Forza Motorsport 7

Microsoft unveiled the most powerful console in the world at E3 2017, called the Xbox One X. The Xbox One X aims to deliver true, native 4K gaming and to show off its capabilities, Microsoft shared a new trailer for the upcoming , set to release on September 28, 2017. It will also be available on Windows 10 PCs and it looks absolutely stunning. To celebrate the upcoming launch of the game, Microsoft actually hosted the global debut of the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS on its press conference stage. The supercar will also be the cover car for the upcoming title.


Gran Turismo Sport

In recent years, some could argue the series has missed a step compared to  and even . But Sony isn’t one to fall behind for a long period of time and  is shaping up to be one of the best driving simulators of this generation. Players are already enjoying a closed beta of the game in stunning 4K resolution, with some of the most realistic graphics they’ve ever seen. PlayStation also poked a little fun at other games in the genre with its latest trailer, putting a focus back on competition rather than collecting virtual cars. Unfortunately, the game still doesn’t have a release date, but it is scheduled for 2017.


Project Cars 2

The first game surprised many, with its realistic gameplay and and stunning visuals. Now it’s back for a sequel, promising to deliver the largest track roster ever seen on console when it arrives on September 22, 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Last year,  secured itself as the top Racing Esport and it looks to keep that tradition alive with the next game.


The Crew 2

Ubisoft’s  will won’t just have cars this time around. The sequel will introduce other methods of transportation, allowing gamers to speed on the water and in the air. Heading to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in early 2018, expect more details to come on  in the coming months. If you’ve got friends to play with,  will likely be your preferred racing game with plenty of multiplayer gameplay options available.


Need for Speed Payback

Electronic Arts is back with another  title, and this one seemingly plants you straight into a  movie. In fact, it’s not sheer coincidence the trailer shown at EA Play 2017 seems like it’s a scene right out of the popular movie series. There’s high-speed driving that leads to hijacking a trailer to driving off in a Koenigsegg. It is probably the least realistic of all the titles shown at E3 2017, but if you’re looking for pure entertainment,  will definitely provide you plenty of that. Look for the game to head to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on November 10, 2017.

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