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CarX Drift Racing Online 2

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CarX Drift Racing Online 2
Platform
PC
Release Date
File Size
13.94 GB
Views
2,053
Patch Notes
3
Comments
1
Languages
Russian, English
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Play modes & compatibility

Play modes

  • Single-player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-op

Compatibility

  • Controller support
Download Game v0.21.4

Version Status

Current Version
v0.21.4
Current Build
26482570
Latest Build
26482570
Last Steam Update

Screenshots

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Description

CarX Drift Racing Online 2 brings a new level of authenticity to the drifting genre with its authentic competition format and a judging system inspired by modern drift championships. Developed and published by CarX Technologies, LLC for release in 2026, this racing simulation game is currently in Early Access on Steam. You start your journey in drift school, learning the basics and mastering advanced car control. From there, you rise through the ranks, competing in local street contests, and eventually aiming for elite world championships. The game features a real career mode where you secure sponsorships, fine‑tune your vehicles to meet regulations, and prepare for the ultimate challenge of online drifting.

The latest version of the game introduces a comprehensive damage system where bumpers tear off and body panels crumple during close calls, adding a thrilling layer of realism. The physics and tire model have been enhanced in collaboration with the CarX Motorsport team, making it a perfect fit for steering wheel setups, gear shifters, and standard controllers. You can enjoy several game modes, including single‑player career, free ride, tandem drift training, and ranked online duels. With 6 maps available in Early Access and more planned, you can download the game today and get immediate access, helping shape the final release with your feedback.

Key Features

  • Early Access Available Purchase now and play the latest build with active development, available on Steam
  • Realistic Drift Physics Enhanced tire model and vehicle dynamics developed with the CarX Motorsport team
  • Laser Scanned Tracks Authentically recreated locations including Ebisu Circuit, Fuji Speedway, and Nürburgring Nordschleife
  • Full Damage System Realistic visual damage with detachable body parts, crumpling panels, and scratches
  • Deep Customization Upgrade suspension, gearbox, ECU, and other components with a detailed tuning system
  • Competitive Multiplayer Participate in ranked duels, TOP 32 events, and free ride in online rooms with skill‑based matchmaking
  • Career Mode Progress from drift school to professional championships, secure sponsors, and meet competition regulations

System Requirements

Minimum

OS:
Windows 10 and Windows 11
Processor:
Intel® Core™ i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
RAM:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580 or similar at least 6 GB
Storage:
14 GB available space
DirectX:
Version 11
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Sound Card:
Sound card compatible with DirectX® 9.0с

Recommended

OS:
Windows 10 and Windows 11
Processor:
Intel® Core™ i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
RAM:
32 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia RTX 3060 / Radeon RX 6700 or similar at least 8 GB
Storage:
14 GB available space
DirectX:
Version 11
Network:
Broadband Internet connection
Sound Card:
Sound card compatible with DirectX® 9.0с

Installation Guide

Step-by-step setup process for P2P

  1. The game is distributed already pre-installed — you will not find an installer here, and none is needed.

  2. Unpack the RAR/ZIP archive with WinRAR or 7-Zip, for example to C:\Games\GameName.

  3. Launch the game via Run Me!.bat or the main .exe inside the extracted folder.

Game Info

Platform
PC
Release Date
File Size
13.94 GB
Status
Pre-installed (Portable)

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v0.21.4 13.94 GB Updated 5 hours ago

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Patch Notes

Official changelists for the builds of this game

Update 0.21.4 + Alpha - test branch update!

Current Build 26482570

Main Branch 1


VR SUPPORT 2

  • VR support has been added! This is the first version, and we'll keep improving it.

New Stickers 2

  • New community stickers have been added to the livery editor
  • [carousel][/carousel]

Cars 2

  • Added an alternative clean version of the Original Fake body kit - without canards and splitters - for the Kyoto TM-28
  • [carousel][/carousel]

In-Game Bug Reports 3

  • You can now send a bug report directly from the game
  • *The button isn't clickable here - only in the game

Improvements 11

  • Added quick force feedback (FFB) strength adjustment with the «+ / –» buttons, with the current percentage shown on screen; available when the "Wheel" control scheme is selected

  • Adjusted XDS judging: the leader's mistakes no longer prevent the chaser from being penalized for distance, and penalties for angle, line and synchronization are now calculated proportionally to the distance

  • Reworked the XDS rule system so that rules can be disabled correctly without false penalties and disqualifications

  • Added the option to bind a key to hide the interface (including the DP score counter)

  • Clipping zones that have already been passed or are more than two zones ahead are now dimmed

  • Improved the algorithm for placing a car on sloped track surfaces

  • Added universal fonts with extended language support (Chinese, Japanese) and special characters

  • Tires in excellent condition (less than 10% wear) are now returned to storage with 100% durability when replaced

  • Semi-slicks have been removed from used cars on the Car Market (used cars are now available only on Soft and Sport tires)

  • Improved car paint visuals


Bug Fixes 28

  • Fixed an issue that allowed selling newly installed tires while keeping them on the car

  • Fixed tires being lost due to auto-replacement during a test drive of a car from the Car Market

  • Fixed the parameters panel moving off-screen when setting extreme wheel positions on the stand

  • Fixed engine display on the stand after leaving the workshop

  • Fixed the Nishimo 34R being generated on the Car Market with incompatible exhaust parts

  • Fixed incorrect wheel display when installing rims of different radius on the front and rear axles

  • Fixed overexposed car previews appearing on the Car Market when exiting while a preview snapshot was being generated

  • Fixed a crash when buying a car on the Car Market while preview snapshots were being generated

  • Fixed exiting a dyno test drive through the garage gates: you now always return to the dyno of the current car

  • Fixed the «Collapse list» button being shown when the catalog is already collapsed in the Car Dealer and Garage

  • Fixed the cursor jumping to the end of the layer list (900+) after finishing editing a layer in the vinyl editor

  • Fixed double highlighting of items in the radial menu when using a mouse in the vinyl editor

  • Fixed the cursor being unable to return to the «Cancel» zone in the radial menu on a gamepad in the vinyl editor

  • Fixed ghosting on some shapes in the livery editor

  • Fixed livery changes being lost when closing the game with Alt+F4 or bypassing the main menu

  • Fixed the car preview in the Garage not updating after changing a livery and quickly exiting the game

  • Fixed the input axis limit resetting when configuring with a keyboard or gamepad

  • Fixed the delay in positioning the TV camera after an XDS run ends

  • Fixed an interface error when quickly exiting the XDS run results window

  • Restored the backfire effect on the a4eg engine

  • Fixed heavy flickering and SSR artifacts on car paint

  • Fixed dark bars appearing at the screen edges when entering the workshop in triple-monitor mode

  • Optimized loading of player avatars

  • Fixed an unintended switch to the RTMP room list after canceling a connection

  • Fixed the drone camera's horizontal axis inverting on its own when opening settings

  • Fixed the game freezing when quickly switching cars and choosing a spawn point in Freeride

  • Fixed a crash when colliding with barrels on the Fuji Speedway track


Alpha-test Branch 1


Synchronized TOP-32 3

  • A new mode many players have been waiting for! Compete with other players online in a real-time tournament bracket.
  • 4 championships will be held on November 6, 7 and 8 in the evening (2 championships with assists and 2 without assists)

Collision Physics 4

  • Cars now bounce off obstacles more softly on impact. This lets you drive closer to your opponent without being disqualified for a light touch, and collision impulses now have realistic values. This is the first iteration. Please note that this change is not related to the plastic parts collision feature, which is currently in active development.
  • Before
  • After

Feedback 1



Source: Steam announcement SteamDB

Alpha - test branch update!

MOD TRACKS 4

  • Added support for mod tracks from mod.io: for the first time, players can try out mod maps in the game.
  • If you`re map creator
  • CarXTechnologies/dro-map-uploader at feature/2.0/3.0

VR SUPPORT 4

  • Added VR support! This is the first version, and we will keep improving it.

  • You can find the rest of the changes in our previous news: Update 0.21.3

Feedback 1



Source: Steam announcement SteamDB

Update 0.21.3

XDS Judging 4

  • Fixed the chaser's "Synchronous transition" penalty not being applied

  • Fixed false transitions caused by angle fluctuations, skipped leader transitions and misaligned leader/chaser transition pairs

  • Fixed false disqualifications for low speed and the minimum speed check after initiation


Multiplayer 4

  • The room creation screen no longer hangs if the saved track is unavailable - the default track is selected instead

  • Fixed the server cluster not being assigned when creating a room with auto cluster selection

  • Music no longer gets muted when opening the pause menu in an online room


Controls 3

  • Fixed force feedback (FFB) not working with Moza Universal HUB connected

  • The music track can no longer be scrubbed with the gamepad's right stick from any settings section


Graphics 2

  • Increased environment draw distance


Sound 4

  • Fixed sounds after repairs and at the finish: wind no longer disappears, and scraping no longer keeps playing

  • The car impact sound no longer repeats when unpausing in freeride

  • Added a sound when confirming car selection with the mouse in the garage


UI and Settings 4

  • The resolution and fullscreen confirmation window now appears every time, and settings are no longer applied without confirmation

  • The DLSS settings highlight now hides when scrolling the menu

  • Fixed the "Detailed info" button in the car selection menu before races


Fixes 5

  • Fixed rim motion blur

  • Fixed some races failing to load

  • The car no longer bounces after switching cars before a race

  • Career: wheels no longer sink into the body after switching cars in practice


Feedback 1



Source: Steam announcement SteamDB

Reviews and comments

Ratings

4.3 out of 5 19 ratings

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  1. Skigameco



    CarX Drift Racing Online 2 has officially launched in Early Access! 
    This launch is the result of a long journey that we’ve shared with you.We want to say a huge thank you to:
    Our Community. To everyone who waited, asked questions, and believed in the project. Your support is the driving force behind our development!
    Closed Beta Test and Technical Test Participants. Your reports and feedback helped us identify and fix hundreds of bugs. Thanks to you, we were able to get the project ready for its Early Access debut!
    We understand there is still a lot of work ahead. Early Access is just the beginning; We will continue to add new content and refine game mechanics based on your feedback. Ultimately, your feedback will define what CarX Drift Racing Online 2 becomes at its full release.


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