CarX Street

CarX Street is a fun and engaging car racing title that can provide gamers not only with immersive and action-packed races on the streets of the beautiful city but also with a wide range of experiences around the race track.

Built as the latest in the long line of racing games from the talented team at CarX Technologies, LLC, this game takes many elements from the previous releases, such as Ultimate, Midnight, Street Tuners, and New Style, and introduces many new gameplay options that can provide gamers with hours of entertainment.



While the engaging and fast street racing represents the core of the experience that CarX Street offers, players can also immerse themselves in a wide range of activities that are accessible outside of race events.

The wide selection of available cars can not only be upgraded with a large array of upgrade parts but also repaired and brought to max performance after crucial parts of the car become degraded. Cars can be mounted with the additional aero package, new tires, Nitrous boosters, and much more.

Players who become immersed in this racing experience can expand their reach across the city by purchasing real estate. This transforms the game into a light simulation experience, but fear not, the racing itself will always remain the main feature of this title.

CAREER MODE

• Whether it's lightning-fast acceleration or expert drifting, tailor your driving style to your preference.
• Conquer clubs, topple bosses, and assert your dominance as the premier driver in the city.
• Unleash your vehicle's full potential by selecting and installing top-tier parts.
• Curate your automotive haven by purchasing homes for your prized rides and completing collections across all race modes.
• Ensure optimal performance by refueling with premium gasoline from city gas stations.
• Experience the dynamic transition between day and night, allowing for thrilling drives at any hour.

REAL-TIME MULTIPLAYER

• Engage in heart-pounding online battles against real opponents.
• Seize victory in all races across Sunset City, establishing your supremacy on the asphalt.
• Explore the limits of your vehicle's capabilities as you navigate narrow streets and high-speed highways.

ENHANCED CAR TUNING

• Immerse yourself in a comprehensive car customization system.
• Tailor your vehicle with precision, swapping parts to suit specific race requirements.
• Elevate performance with upgrades to the engine, transmission, body, suspension, and tires.
• Give your car a distinct identity by swapping out its engine for a unique powerhouse.

VISUAL CUSTOMIZATION

• Personalize every detail, from mirrors and headlights to skirts and bumpers.
• Forge a one-of-a-kind aesthetic for your vehicle with an array of customization options.

It features numerous racing modes that can be played not only offline, but also online with friends. Matchmaking is provided from the built-in interface, which will connect to the official servers and find currently available players. Playing together with friends is also easily achievable.

What’s New

• Leaderboard System Update: The ranking system has been reworked, temporarily disabling leaderboards while the new rating system is implemented. League placements may change under the updated system.
• Pursuit Mode Rebalance: Significant gameplay adjustments, including reduced EMP cooldown (90 → 70 sec), increased EMP range (20 → 25m), shorter road spike lifetime (45 → 20 sec), increased HP recovery at gas stations (25% → 30%), and major scoring tweaks in Zone activities.
• Stability & Bug Fixes: Fixed key binding issues in Pursuit Mode, resolved engine swap problem (A70), prevented crashes when passing gas stations with nitro enabled, and corrected car transfer issues in Pink Slip Races.
• New DLC – Build Your Car: A progression-focused content pack including 1,000,000 Credits, 1,000 Street Coins, 35 progression levels, and large tuning, styling, and wheel collections across multiple performance classes.

Due to its ambitious visuals, an expansive and detailed city that ranges from busy downtown to spiraling mountain roads on its edge, and a large number of cars on the track, CarX Street requires players to have a bit stronger PC configuration. Since playing with integrated GPUs that come inside Intel and AMD CPUs will not provide a good experience, developers strongly recommend playing with a standalone GPU card and at least a quad-core CPU.

CarX Street is a premium racing title that will push the long-running CarX franchise into a new generation of gameplay experience. The title is optimized for all modern versions of Windows OS (Windows 7 and newer), which includes the latest Windows 11.

How to Play

• Create Your Profile – Set up your in-game profile and customize your car.
• Explore the Open World – Drive freely across the city, highways, and streets.
• Join Races – Participate in street races to earn money and reputation.
• Upgrade and Tune Cars – Modify your vehicles with better engines, tires, and tuning options.
• Drift and Race Strategies – Master drifting and speed control to dominate races.
• Complete Missions – Finish challenges and tasks to unlock rewards.
• Avoid Police Chases – Be careful with high-speed driving to escape the cops.
• Join a Club – Team up with other players for bonuses and exclusive events.
• Climb the Leaderboards – Compete against other players to become the top racer.

FAQs

What is CarX Street about?
CarX Street is an open-world street racing game developed by CarX Technologies. It features free-roam city exploration, competitive street races, car customization, and realistic driving physics inspired by the CarX series.

Is CarX Street open-world?
Yes. The game offers a large open-world environment where players can freely drive, discover races, join clubs, and participate in various street racing events. Exploration and progression are key parts of the experience.

How realistic is CarX Street’s driving physics?
CarX Street is known for its physics-based handling model, especially its drifting mechanics. While not a full simulation racer, it provides more realistic car control compared to typical arcade racing games.

Is CarX Street worth playing in 2026?
Yes. In 2026, CarX Street remains relevant for players who enjoy street racing with deep car tuning and open-world driving. Its continued updates and active player base make it a solid choice within the street racing genre.

Pricing

CarX Street is available on Steam for €17.59, with pricing potentially varying depending on your region and local currency.

The CarX Street – Year One Edition is priced at €47.82 on Steam. Both editions may occasionally be featured in seasonal sales and promotional events with discounted offers.

Alternatives

Forza Horizon 5 – An open-world racing game set in Mexico featuring diverse environments, dynamic weather, and hundreds of licensed cars. It combines accessible arcade-style handling with realistic driving physics and extensive online events and customization options.

Assetto Corsa – A realistic racing simulator known for its accurate physics, laser-scanned tracks, and detailed car handling. It focuses on an authentic driving experience and is widely supported by a strong modding community.

System Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Windows 10 or higher
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 @ 3.4 GHz or Intel Core i5-8400 @ 2.5 GHz
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (8 GB)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 20 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
• Additional Notes: SSD required

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 10 or higher
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X @ 3.8 GHz or Intel Core i5-10600 @ 4.1 GHz
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB)
• DirectX: Version 11
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 20 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
• Additional Notes: SSD required

PROS

• Engaging in street racing
• Diverse gameplay options
• Real estate purchase option
• Extensive car customization
• Various racing modes

CONS

• High system requirements
• Limited compatibility with integrated GPUs