Why are so many racing games 'unfinished'?

EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 46 MIN

Why are so many racing games 'unfinished'?

from The Traxion Control Sim Racing Podcast · host Traxion.GG

On this week's Traxion Control racing video game and sim racing podcast, the team discuss the recent spate of 'unfinished' racing games released.Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunten to discuss Formula Legends, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, Old School Rally, Project Motor Racing and Rennsport as title launched with good ideas, but a lack of polish.Then, they discuss if early access is a good programme or not, should Wreckfest 2 or Assetto Corsa Rally be part of that system, whether Nacon Racing is on the rise, will Screamer sell well and answer a community question.As ever, let us know your opinions in the comments below!News stories mentioned in this episode:Old School Rally testing wheel support: https://traxion.gg/old-school-rally-testing-wheel-support/Carmageddon: Rogue Shift working on overhauled vehicle handling: https://traxion.gg/carmageddon-rogue-shift-working-on-overhauled-vehicle-handling/Formula Legends update adds new collision system, PC wheel support: https://traxion.gg/formula-legends-update-adds-new-collision-system-pc-wheel-support/Revosim confirms 5Nm Initiale direct drive sim racing wheel for PS5 and Xbox: https://traxion.gg/revosim-5nm-initiale-direct-drive-wheel-ps5-xbox/Confirmed: Official MXGP video game series returns in 2026: https://traxion.gg/confirmed-official-mxgp-video-game-series-returns-in-2026/Endurance Motorsport Series clarifies ‘sim‑lite’ physics goal alongside new gameplay: https://traxion.gg/endurance-motorsport-series-clarifies-sim-lite-physics-goal/This is the Porsche 911 GT1 ’98 in Rennsport: https://traxion.gg/this-is-the-porsche-911-gt1-98-in-rennsport/RaceRoom to run test special event following changes: https://traxion.gg/raceroom-to-run-test-special-event-following-changes/Project Motor Racing update targets LMDh and multiplayer performance: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racing-update-targets-lmdh-and-multiplayer-performance/Gear.Club Unlimited 3 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLxM-pJsZQc Sign up for the Traxion email newsletter: https://traxion.gg/newsletter/ Join our Discord: https://traxion.gg/discordVisit the website for daily news: https://traxion.gg/Email [email protected] with your questions for the team! Follow Traxion.GG:https://traxion.gghttps://twitter.com/TraxionGGhttps://www.instagram.com/traxiongg/https://www.youtube.com/traxiongghttps://www.facebook.com/TraxionGG/https://traxion.gg/discord Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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