James Clarkson
The Outerhaven ProductionsNASCAR 25 Review (XSX) – A Strong Start Stuck in the Pits
Published 10/14/2025
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 10/14/2025
NASCAR 25
iRacing brings the ultimate thrill of racing superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega, short tracks like Martinsville and Bristol, and everything in between across the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series with a variety of racing modes including online multiplayer and a robust career mode.
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- Monster Games
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- iRacing
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Critic avg
70
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Total coverage
12
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Score range
60–80
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Critic landscape
The critic average is 70 across 12 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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70–797 reviews · 58%
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David Walters
CGMagazineNASCAR 25 (PS5) Review
Published 10/14/2025
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