NASCAR Heat 2 Now Available

NASCAR Heat 2, the newest NASCAR video game, is now available for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

The game, a sequel to 2016's NASCAR Heat Evolution, was developed by Monster Games and released by 704Games.  704Games, previously known as Dusenberry-Martin Racing, is the same studio that released the last game in 2016.

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The new game features all three national touring series, bringing the Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series back into a NASCAR video game for the first time since EA published NASCAR 09.  With the addition of these series, new tracks have been added, including the dirt track Eldora Speedway for the Truck Series.

This year, local split-screen multiplayer was included with the game.  Split-screen was a notable omission from last year's release, so it is a welcomed addition to this year's game.  Another addition that 704Games has included is the ability to customize your car in career mode.

As with last year's release, the player will have the option to complete 29 challenges, one for every track.  More challenges should be added in later via downloadable content.  Along with the single-player career mode, there will be an enhanced online multiplayer component, featuring 40-player lobbies.

The game is available now for $49.99 from most major retailers, as well as the Playstation Store, Xbox Live Marketplace and Steam.  Included with a physical copy of the game is a $50 coupon for race tickets at any SMI track in 2018.  A season pass will also be available for $29.99, which should be about half the price of all the DLC that will be released.

Check back in the coming weeks to see my review of NASCAR Heat 2.