NASCAR 25 will launch on October 14 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the PC Steam edition following on November 11. The console release goes live at midnight local time with staggered start windows around the world. The game is expanding its content compared with previous entries, adding the ARCA series for the first time, publishing the full roster for the NASCAR Cup Series, and shipping with a stacked soundtrack that includes Jelly Roll and System Of A Down.
PC players were initially facing a console-exclusive title, but the game will now arrive on Steam later in November. More background on the platform decision is available in the piece about how the title was initially planned as a console exclusive. The release will follow a staggered, midnight local time rollout, with the United States aligning the launch to midnight Eastern Time and equivalent local times in Central and Pacific zones. PlayStation’s store listings confirm the timing of the console update via the PlayStation Store.
| Time Zone | NASCAR 25 Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 9 PM 6 Oct. 13 |
| Central Time (CT) | 11 PM 6 Oct. 13 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 12 AM 6 Oct. 14 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 12 AM 6 Oct. 14 |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | 12 AM 6 Oct. 14 |
PC players and console racers both have something to look forward to, and the staggered launch should help reduce initial server pressure though minor issues are still possible. Share your preorder status and thoughts in the comments, and follow us on X and Bluesky.
