The holiday season always brings with it a new group of sim racers. Here are some great titles to try if you are new to sim racing.
Sim racing is a rapidly growing hobby, and the holiday season is among the the most popular times of year to try it for the first time. If you received a new wheel, a new computer, or a console for Christmas, or perhaps just have a bit more free time over this period to try a new hobby, here are some sim racing games to try if you are a beginner.
If you have questions about sim racing, the RaceDepartment Forums are a great place to ask, or find advice from replies to other, similar issues.
If you're an experienced sim racer, let us know which racing sim you would recommend to those starting out. If you're new to the hobby, let us know which title you might start with and why.
Sim racing is a rapidly growing hobby, and the holiday season is among the the most popular times of year to try it for the first time. If you received a new wheel, a new computer, or a console for Christmas, or perhaps just have a bit more free time over this period to try a new hobby, here are some sim racing games to try if you are a beginner.
- RaceRoom Racing Experience - RaceRoom is a great way to dip your toes into the sim racing world without spending any money. This title is well-loved by even hardcore sim racers, and has the bonus of being a free-to-play model with optional add-on content. You'll need a PC and a Steam account, and then you can download and play RaceRoom for free. There is a huge selection of cars and tracks that can be added later a la carte, but the free cars and tracks included with your download will be enough for you to try your hand at sim racing and have hours of fun for no cost.
- Gran Turismo Sport - If you own a PlayStation 4 or 5, GT Sport is a solid option for trying out sim racing. PS compatible wheels are supported by the title, and there is a license test mode that will train you in the fundamentals of performance driving.
- Assetto Corsa - Assetto Corsa is offered on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, and offers drivers a great selection of cars and tracks. The driving physics are very realistic, and when combined with a wheel and pedal set it offers an outstanding virtual driving experience with both road cars and race cars. Assetto Corsa is a huge value these days thanks to its age, making it a well-rounded starting point for new sim racers that doesn't break the bank.
- F1 2021 - The official game of the most popular motorsport series in the world is a logical starting point for sim racers. The 2021 edition of the F1 series has an immersive story mode, which allows you to drop into the life of a race driver making the jump from Formula 2 to Formula 1. The story is engaging and fun, and the game offers forgiving driving assists for those feeling overwhelmed while learning to drive racing simulators.
If you have questions about sim racing, the RaceDepartment Forums are a great place to ask, or find advice from replies to other, similar issues.
If you're an experienced sim racer, let us know which racing sim you would recommend to those starting out. If you're new to the hobby, let us know which title you might start with and why.
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