Racing Master is approaching a global launch at a time when mobile racing fans have been left with fewer serious simulation options. NetEase Games and Codemasters will release the game on May 8 for iOS and Android, with the rollout focused on Western markets including Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
That launch matters because the mobile racing segment has seen notable gaps in the simulation space. Real Racing 3 ended service in September 2023, and Asphalt Nitro has also shut down, leaving room for a new title that leans harder into realism than arcade-style play.
A sim-first approach for mobile racing
Racing Master has already shown that it is aiming at a different audience from many mobile racers. Early responses in Asia suggest it sits closer to console-style driving games than to the more casual side of the genre.
That positioning comes from a combination of technical and content choices. Codemasters handles the physics and vehicle handling, while the engine sound for each car was recorded from the real vehicle itself.
Over 120 licensed cars and real-world circuits
The garage is one of the game’s biggest draws. Racing Master includes more than 120 licensed vehicles from over 30 brands, with names such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Koenigsegg among them.
Track selection follows the same direction. The game features real circuits like Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Red Bull Ring, Yas Marina Circuit, and Shanghai International Circuit, alongside street routes in Chicago, San Francisco, Barcelona, Sicily, Amsterdam, and the Alps.
Dynamic weather is active across all tracks, and it can affect braking points as well as traction during a race. That detail adds another layer to a game that already focuses on simulation rather than pure speed spectacle.
Free-to-play access from day one
Racing Master is also being offered as a free-to-play title, so players can join at launch without paying upfront. Pre-registration is already available on the App Store and Google Play.
Players who took part in the closed beta have an extra incentive waiting for them. They will receive a 150% rebate in Gems for in-game purchases once the global version goes live.
Regional progress will not carry over
The global release does come with one important limitation. Players from Asia, Latin America, and Japan will not be able to transfer their old progress into the global version because each region runs on separate server infrastructure.
That separation makes the rollout a fresh start for many players, even for those who already spent time with the game in earlier regional releases. It also reflects how the global version is being launched as a distinct service rather than a simple account transfer.
A strong track record before the worldwide debut
Before reaching the wider market, Racing Master already built momentum in Asia. During its regional release, the game reached the top of the free chart on the App Store in several markets.
Its performance did not stop there. Racing Master was also named Game of the Year 2025 in several regions and stayed at number one on the iOS download chart for 10 consecutive days in major markets.
The game’s control options are designed to support that broader audience as well. Players can choose between virtual buttons, tilt steering, and a virtual wheel, giving them multiple ways to approach each race.