MotoGP26 has just been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, on ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. While we cannot wait to see all of you follow your own path to becoming a legend of the sport, here are five reasons why this is the most complete and realistic chapter of the franchise:
1. A completely new physics system
With MotoGP26, we have decided to rebuild the physics system to give you the best control and bike feedback ever. That’s why we have implemented a new, innovative rider-based handling. This enables you to make precise trajectory corrections and manage the bike through difficult situations such as banking and turn exits. Thanks also to improved animations and revised weight management, both the rider and the bike will now behave more realistically than ever, mirroring movements and actions seen on TV during race day.
While we aimed for realism, we also ensured the game remains accessible with a manageable difficulty level. With the Arcade and Pro experiences, you can rise to champion level, regardless of your abilities and background with simulation games.
2. Discover the new riders’ ratings and live the full 2026 season with the new rookies and Brazil’s great come back
Thanks to MotoGP26, you can experience the full official 2026 MotoGP Championship, including Moto3 and Moto2. You can race on all the tracks of the season, including the new Brazilian GP, which returns to the calendar after more than twenty years, and compete against the full roster of riders, featuring rookie Diogo Moreira and WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. Have you ever wondered which rider has the best race pace? Or who is stronger in the head-to-head? Thanks to the new ratings, you can finally find out. These will be available in the rider selection menu and will be updated throughout the 2026 championship, faithfully reflecting real performance in the virtual space.
You will not only be able to view the riders’ stats but also collect them with the exclusive cards. As you play, you will receive dedicated card packs, and with more than a hundred to discover, hunting for the rarest one will keep you glued to the saddle. Each card celebrates riders and tracks, with special artwork, including illustrations created by legendary MotoGP
Japanese artist Ranka Fujiwara.
3. Take control of your journey with a deeper managerial career
The revamped career mode immerses you in the heart of the MotoGP universe: the paddock. In this new 3D environment, you can choose to start your journey to glory in the junior categories, such as Moto3 and Moto2, or jump straight onto the saddle of a powerful MotoGP bike.
In response to community feedback, we added a new highly requested feature: you can finally play the career in the boots of great riders such as Francesco Bagnaia, Marco Bezzecchi, and Pedro Acosta, deciding their future one race at a time. Starting with the Thursday press conference, each reply to the journalists will help you take the path you want to pursue. Want to start a new rivalry? You can target a specific rider and throw them the gauntlet managing your answers and your track behaviour. Alternatively, if you want to join a better team, you can show your interest by targeting the weakest rider of that team to demonstrate to their managers that you have what it takes. And if you want to bring your current team to the next level, you can drive the development of your bike through your statements and the revised debriefing system.
Throughout your career, your personal manager will be there to support you in every crucial moment. During dedicated appointments, they will help you analyse your position and decide what to do next. Based on your choices, your manager will organise a direct conversation with manufacturers’ managers to begin negotiations. We are proud to see the improvement we make every year to the career mode. Our goal is to bring the players as close as possible to reality, and we think that with MotoGP26, we really nailed the sense of immersion.
4. Train and improve your skills with the expanded Race Off modes
Training is a fundamental part of a rider’s routine. Just like in real life, in MotoGP26 you have to train between official races to improve your skills. A new English environment, called Canterbury Park, has been added to the two previous ones, and there you will find two brand-new tracks perfect for racing with Motards, Flat Tracks, and Minibikes. But that’s not all, since riders cannot use their racing bikes for training due to championship regulations, you can learn all the secrets of the official tracks thanks to manufacturer-dedicated events. Using production bikes, which have been faithfully reproduced, you can train along with your manufacturer mates from all categories.
5. Challenge riders from all over the world and show off your style
Thanks to the improved multiplayer mode, you can now compete against up to 22 players with full grid implementation, allowing intense battles, while still creating balanced lobbies based on your skills and those of your opponents. And to showcase your style, the powerful editors allow you to design and customize your accessories such as helmets, stickers, and butt patches. Once finished with the creation process, you can share your work with the community and use it during online matches. Finally, we have a surprise for you. You have the chance to design Toprak Razgatlıoğlu’s helmet and see your work on track during a real race with the MotoGP26 Helmet Design Contest. The contest is about to begin, are you ready to unleash your creativity?
The starting grid is set, and the lights are about to go out. Take your place on the grid and begin your new adventure in MotoGP, you could be the next legend! MotoGP26 is out now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X.
MotoGP26
Milestone S.r.l.
26 and get the Full Game, together with the MotoGP26 – Scorpion Helmet Pack and the MotoGP26 – HJC Helmet Pack.
The Official 2026 Championship
Experience the full intensity of the 2026 MotoGP Championship with all the official riders, teams, bikes and tracks in a more authentic way: for the first time, the real-world results dynamically update Riders Ratings, directly influencing in-game performance throughout the season. Step into the spotlight and track your journey with dazzling Collectible Cards celebrating your progress.
Renewed Physics for Total Control
Jump straight into action with the Arcade Experience or dive into pure simulation with the Pro Experience, both supported by tutorials, adaptive difficulty and Neural Aids. Enjoy a renewed physics system built around a new rider-based handling model: your body movement on the bike matters more than ever, delivering greater control and a more authentic riding feel.
A Deeper Career
Build your legacy from Rookie to Legend with a custom rider or relive and reshape the career of an official MotoGP star. Your journey evolves season after season through contract negotiations, rider market dynamics and press conferences that shape your future. Your words to the media influence upcoming challenges, while your collaboration with teams drives bike development. Every decision becomes part of your story.
Train and Experiment
Step away from the paddock and explore new ways to ride. Train with the Motard, Flat Track and Minibike disciplines, or hit the circuit with Production Bikes, models featured in single-brand events with dedicated physics.
Race Together
Compete online with full cross-play* and race on a full grid of up to 22 riders in new online lobbies. Customize your look with advanced graphic editors and share your creations!
*Nintendo platforms excluded
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