Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport
Games”), a leading racing game developer, publisher and
esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series
throughout the world, announced today a quarterly update and new
downloadable content to rFactor 2, one of the most authentic sim
racing platforms available to racers around the world.
This quarter’s update includes an exciting new
vehicle – the Honda Civic Type R, the introduction of the superb,
laser-scanned version of Long Beach, and a wealth of improvements
to enhance the player experience.
Following the partnership between the British
Touring Car Championship (BTCC), Motorsport Games and Studio 397, a
seventh real world car into the NGTC specification BTCC content
offering in rFactor 2 – the Honda Civic Type R – is available
today. The Honda Civic is a sensational performing vehicle that has
taken drivers championships in recent years, and now, in FK8 Type R
form, continues that long legacy of success for Honda machinery in
the BTCC.
The Long Beach Grand Prix Street Circuit is
available now as well. Built on the most recent highly detailed
laser scan data, with thousands of reference images captured on
site to ensure the most authentic of visual experiences possible,
this new circuit is set to raise the bar yet further in terms of
graphical quality within rFactor 2 and built completely in house at
Studio 397.
Several exciting updates to rFactor 2 will be
launching today as well, including:
- New GT3 tire model and physics
- BTCC hybrid boost for 2022
- Cinematics updates
- Race against unowned content
- New package management
A trailer for the Q1 2023 rFactor 2 quarterly update and content
can be viewed here.
The pricing breakdown for the newly released content is as
follows:
Honda Civic BTCC - €4.99
Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit - €8.99
About Motorsport
Games: Motorsport Games, a Motorsport
Network company, is a leading racing game developer, publisher and
esports ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series
throughout the world. Combining innovative and engaging video games
with exciting esports competitions and content for racing fans and
gamers, Motorsport Games strives to make the joy of racing
accessible to everyone. Motorsport Games is the officially licensed
video game developer and publisher for iconic motorsport racing
series across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile,
including NASCAR, INDYCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the British
Touring Car Championship (“BTCC”), as well as the industry leading
rFactor 2 and KartKraft simulations. rFactor 2 also serves as the
official sim racing platform of Formula E, while also powering F1
Arcade through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Motorsport
Games is an award-winning esports partner of choice for 24 Hours of
Le Mans, Formula E, BTCC, the FIA World Rallycross Championship and
the eNASCAR Heat Pro League, among others. Motorsport Games is
building a virtual racing ecosystem where each product drives
excitement, every esports event is an adventure and every story
inspires.
Forward-Looking
Statements:Certain statements in this press release which
are not historical facts are forward- looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and are provided pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements in
this press release that are not statements of historical fact may
be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as “continue,”
“will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,”
“intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,”
“potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the expected
benefits of the content updates to rFactor 2, related products and
features and the positive attributes of the platform, such as
Motorsport Games’s belief that rFactor 2 is one of the most
authentic sim racing platforms available to racers around the
world, whether the updates will improve the player experience and
whether the new Long Beach Grand Prix Street Circuit will raise the
bar further in terms of graphical quality within rFactor 2. All
forward-looking statements involve significant risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements,
many of which are generally outside the control of Motorsport Games
and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and
uncertainties include, without limitation: difficulties, delays in
or unanticipated events that may impact the timing and expected
benefits of the rFactor 2 updates and/or related products and
features, such as due to unexpected release delays. Factors other
than those referred to above could also cause Motorsport Games’
results to differ materially from expected results. Additional
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements can be
found in Motorsport Games’ filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, its Quarterly Reports
on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC during 2022, as well as in its
subsequent filings with the SEC. Motorsport Games anticipates that
subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions
and expectations to change. Motorsport Games assumes no obligation,
and it specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to
update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing
Motorsport Games’ plans and expectations as of any subsequent date.
Additionally, the business and financial materials and any other
statement or disclosure on, or made available through, Motorsport
Games’ website or other websites referenced or linked to this press
release shall not be incorporated by reference into this press
release.
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Disclosure:Investors and others should
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investors using our investor relations website
(ir.motorsportgames.com), SEC filings, press releases, public
conference calls and webcasts. We use these channels, as well as
social media and blogs, to communicate with our investors and the
public about our company and our products. It is possible that the
information we post on our websites, social media and blogs could
be deemed to be material information. Therefore, we encourage
investors, the media and others interested in our company to review
the information we post on the websites, social media channels and
blogs, including the following (which list we will update from time
to time on our investor relations website):
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Contacts:
Investors: investors@motorsportgames.com
Media: pr@motorsportgames.com
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