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Esports Driver Brings NASCAR to Nintendo

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2 Comments| October 15, 2021

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(Image via Motorsport Games Inc.)

The pre-sale and release dates for NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ on Nintendo Switch were unveiled on Friday.

It is developed and published by Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM), an esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world. This is the first ever NASCAR title to come to Nintendo Ltd. (OTC: NTDOY) Switch consoles and will launch on Friday, November 19th, 2021.

NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ is the official video game of the 2020 NASCAR season. Players will get behind the wheel to seek glory and become the NASCAR Cup Series champion and includes everything found in the NASCAR Heat 5 Ultimate Edition, plus the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series cars, roster and primary paint schemes. The previous 2020 official teams, drivers, cars and schedule from the three NASCAR National Series and Xtreme Dirt Tour races, featuring 39 authentic tracks, remain in the game as well. Further featured content includes 2020 Throwback and Playoff paint schemes, Tony Stewart is also a playable character.

The game also includes 39 official authentic race tracks across the various series, including Daytona International Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and Talladega Superspeedway, plus nine dirt tracks.

Dmitry Kozko, CEO of Motorsport Games said that dedicated racing fans have been vocal in wanting to get a Nintendo Switch version of NASCAR and with this new launch they are now finally able to take the sport with them no matter where they go.

“NASCAR Heat Ultimate Edition+ furthers Motorsport Games’ commitment to optionality, improves the game in many areas that our players will appreciate and brings everything that makes our NASCAR games truly authentic over to this new console.”

Motorsport Games is also responsible for other racing series, including NASCAR, INDYCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans, KartKraft, rFactor 2 and the British Touring Car Championship, across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, the Nintendo Switch and mobile.

For a first look at the trailer and to pre-order, click here.



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