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5 New Racing Games for 2022 You Can Buy Right Now

  • <p>The introduction of next-gen consoles has sparked the racing video game world into a frenzy. Many companies are rushing to put their best games out to bridge the gap to the more powerful, faster generation. In that respect, we're lucky. There are tons of great racing games available now and for 2022, and it was tough picking out just five for this list. </p><p>So as the <a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/best-gifts-for-car-lovers/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:holidays;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">holidays</a> roll around, bringing their chilly weather, snag one of these speed-sculpted games and settle in for hours of driving enjoyment. Pair it up with a <a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/g36595966/experts-recommend-these-racing-wheels-for-gaming/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:wheel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">wheel</a>, pedals, and a <a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/g36968167/expert-recommended-sim-racing-rigs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:nice rig;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">nice rig</a> for a bigger challenge—and you'll be hitting those apexes in no time.</p><p><a class="link " href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/g36715550/ranked-every-forza-game/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ranked: Every 'Forza' Game for Xbox;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">Ranked: Every 'Forza' Game for Xbox</a></p><hr>
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    5 New Racing Games for 2022 You Can Buy Right Now

    The introduction of next-gen consoles has sparked the racing video game world into a frenzy. Many companies are rushing to put their best games out to bridge the gap to the more powerful, faster generation. In that respect, we're lucky. There are tons of great racing games available now and for 2022, and it was tough picking out just five for this list.

    So as the holidays roll around, bringing their chilly weather, snag one of these speed-sculpted games and settle in for hours of driving enjoyment. Pair it up with a wheel, pedals, and a nice rig for a bigger challenge—and you'll be hitting those apexes in no time.

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  • <p><strong>Microsoft</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$54.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097MGZ7MY?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Boasting the biggest launch for any Xbox game ever with 10 million players in the first week, <em>Forza Horizon 5 </em>has a clear path to legendary status. Offering a vast open world located in Mexico, you'll be able to drive hundreds of cars through jungles, towns, and up a volcano. Get it now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows.</p>
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    1) Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox)

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    $54.99

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    Boasting the biggest launch for any Xbox game ever with 10 million players in the first week, Forza Horizon 5 has a clear path to legendary status. Offering a vast open world located in Mexico, you'll be able to drive hundreds of cars through jungles, towns, and up a volcano. Get it now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows.

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  • <p><strong>Maximum Games</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$23.20</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0833XB257?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>For a more slow-paced (but just as challenging) game, check out <em>SnowRunner</em>, which pits you against untamed roads and wild environments. Haul loads with the truck of your choice or just explore the back roads with your buddies. <em>SnowRunner</em> is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.</p>
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    2) SnowRunner (PS4)

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    $23.20

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    For a more slow-paced (but just as challenging) game, check out SnowRunner, which pits you against untamed roads and wild environments. Haul loads with the truck of your choice or just explore the back roads with your buddies. SnowRunner is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

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  • <p><strong>Electronic Arts</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$27.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092NG685M?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Codemasters earned a ton of praise for <em>F1 2021</em>, and it's well deserved. This is one of the best <em>F1</em> games in recent memory. Featuring a fantastic story progression mode called Braking Point, the game has you work through the Formula 1 ranks until you're driving with the big boys. Get it on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.</p>
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    3) F1 2021 (Xbox)

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    $27.99

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    Codemasters earned a ton of praise for F1 2021, and it's well deserved. This is one of the best F1 games in recent memory. Featuring a fantastic story progression mode called Braking Point, the game has you work through the Formula 1 ranks until you're driving with the big boys. Get it on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.

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  • <p><strong>Milestone</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$51.13</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XL4RKYH?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>We've all wished our Hot Wheels cars would come to life as we drive them around the living room floor, right? Well in <em>Hot Wheels Unleashed,</em> they do. Create massive, insane custom tracks with as many loops and jumps as you can, and then pilot one of the iconic cars to post your fastest time. It's available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. </p>
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    4) Hot Wheels Unleashed (Nintendo Switch)

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    We've all wished our Hot Wheels cars would come to life as we drive them around the living room floor, right? Well in Hot Wheels Unleashed, they do. Create massive, insane custom tracks with as many loops and jumps as you can, and then pilot one of the iconic cars to post your fastest time. It's available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

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  • <p><strong>PlayStation</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$69.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GSP5GS7?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Okay, so <em>Gran Turismo 7</em> isn't out yet, but it's available for preorder. That is, if you can wait until March 2022. But we think it'll be worth it. The legendary <em>Gran Turismo</em> franchise always churns out great racing games, and this one looks to embrace the next-gen PlayStation 5. </p>
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    5) Gran Turismo 7 - Preorder (PS5)

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    Okay, so Gran Turismo 7 isn't out yet, but it's available for preorder. That is, if you can wait until March 2022. But we think it'll be worth it. The legendary Gran Turismo franchise always churns out great racing games, and this one looks to embrace the next-gen PlayStation 5.

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<p>The introduction of next-gen consoles has sparked the racing video game world into a frenzy. Many companies are rushing to put their best games out to bridge the gap to the more powerful, faster generation. In that respect, we're lucky. There are tons of great racing games available now and for 2022, and it was tough picking out just five for this list. </p><p>So as the <a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/best-gifts-for-car-lovers/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:holidays;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">holidays</a> roll around, bringing their chilly weather, snag one of these speed-sculpted games and settle in for hours of driving enjoyment. Pair it up with a <a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/g36595966/experts-recommend-these-racing-wheels-for-gaming/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:wheel;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">wheel</a>, pedals, and a <a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/g36968167/expert-recommended-sim-racing-rigs/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:nice rig;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">nice rig</a> for a bigger challenge—and you'll be hitting those apexes in no time.</p><p><a class="link " href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/car-accessories/g36715550/ranked-every-forza-game/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ranked: Every 'Forza' Game for Xbox;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas">Ranked: Every 'Forza' Game for Xbox</a></p><hr>
<p><strong>Microsoft</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$54.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097MGZ7MY?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Boasting the biggest launch for any Xbox game ever with 10 million players in the first week, <em>Forza Horizon 5 </em>has a clear path to legendary status. Offering a vast open world located in Mexico, you'll be able to drive hundreds of cars through jungles, towns, and up a volcano. Get it now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows.</p>
<p><strong>Maximum Games</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$23.20</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0833XB257?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>For a more slow-paced (but just as challenging) game, check out <em>SnowRunner</em>, which pits you against untamed roads and wild environments. Haul loads with the truck of your choice or just explore the back roads with your buddies. <em>SnowRunner</em> is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.</p>
<p><strong>Electronic Arts</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$27.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092NG685M?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Codemasters earned a ton of praise for <em>F1 2021</em>, and it's well deserved. This is one of the best <em>F1</em> games in recent memory. Featuring a fantastic story progression mode called Braking Point, the game has you work through the Formula 1 ranks until you're driving with the big boys. Get it on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.</p>
<p><strong>Milestone</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$51.13</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XL4RKYH?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>We've all wished our Hot Wheels cars would come to life as we drive them around the living room floor, right? Well in <em>Hot Wheels Unleashed,</em> they do. Create massive, insane custom tracks with as many loops and jumps as you can, and then pilot one of the iconic cars to post your fastest time. It's available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. </p>
<p><strong>PlayStation</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$69.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GSP5GS7?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C10064.g.38413648%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shop Now</a></p><p>Okay, so <em>Gran Turismo 7</em> isn't out yet, but it's available for preorder. That is, if you can wait until March 2022. But we think it'll be worth it. The legendary <em>Gran Turismo</em> franchise always churns out great racing games, and this one looks to embrace the next-gen PlayStation 5. </p>
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