RENNSPORT | RENNSPORT's first update of 2026 delayed again due to publisher change

In 2026, RENNSPORT was supposed to turn the page after a bumpy start the previous year, with a series of free and paid updates planned to add new cars, tracks, and gameplay improvements throughout the year.

The first of these updates was originally planned as a free update for March, adding the Hyundai N Vision 74 along with three tracks: the Kuala Lumpur Street Circuit and shortened versions of Road Atlanta and Fuji Speedway.

In addition, the first paid DLC for RENNSPORT was planned for April: The “Endurance Classics Part 1” DLC was set to expand the selection of cars and tracks with the Porsche 911 GT1, Mercedes-Benz CLK LM, Porsche 956, Peugeot 9X9 EVO, and Circuit de la Sarthe.

However, these plans were significantly affected when Nacon, the publisher of the physical versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, filed for bankruptcy in February, resulting in the free update and paid DLC being delayed to April.

In light of the company's financial difficulties, RENNSPORT's publishing agreement with Nacon was “terminated amicably.” As a result, Competition Company will now publish the racing simulation independently on all platforms.

RENNSPORT's next update planned for May

In a statement released today, Competition Company confirmed that the next update for RENNSPORT is planned for May, as the company is focusing on completing “the logistical handover” of its storefronts in order to “ensure a smooth transition.”

“By bringing our digital infrastructure in-house, we gain the necessary freedom to set our own schedules and optimize our backend infrastructure for the racing years ahead,” the company explained.

“This step was also accelerated by external circumstances,” it added. “Following the bankruptcy of our former publishing partner Nacon, we were forced to take over operation of the platforms ourselves.”

“The transfer of these systems generally takes between six and eight weeks and directly contributed to our originally planned release window at the end of March now shifting to May.”

“We are currently working to optimize the ‘wiring’ of our backend to ensure that platform stability takes priority over rushing a release to meet a deadline.”

Going forward, the studio announced that it would no longer disclose specific release dates for DLC or updates “until the build is verified and ready for deployment.”

“We have learned that optimistic schedules represent a form of technical debt,” Competition Company explained. “When we name a date based on a ‘best-case scenario,’ we borrow trust on credit that we were not always able to repay.”

In addition, the studio said it would report less frequently on upcoming updates, as it is prioritizing “the quality of the release over the speed of the announcement” in order to “ensure that you can rely on the information when we speak.”

“We are not interested in corporate apologies. We are interested in building a long-term relationship with our sim-racing community and our ecosystem,” Competition Company reaffirmed.

“This shift to self-publishing is the first step toward ensuring that RENNSPORT remains a stable, people-led project in the future.”

The content for RENNSPORT's May DLC is complete

Although a specific release date for RENNSPORT's next DLC has not yet been set, Competition Company confirms that the “content is complete” and “the code is stable.” At the beginning of the year, participants were able to try out the “Endurance Classics” DLC at a preview event, where the cars and Circuit de la Sarthe were playable.

In the meantime, “the studio is completing the logistical handover” of its storefronts in order to “ensure a smooth transition.”

As the next update is delayed until May, the release windows for future content listed in the current 2026 roadmap are expected to change. A free update was originally planned to add the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4, Laguna Seca, and Sebring International Raceway in May.

A reworked AI, considered one of RENNSPORT's most prominent issues, was also planned for later this year.

“The last AI we released probably should never have seen the light of day,” explained Rikard Häggström, Lead Gameplay Programmer.

“It had to be developed in a relatively short amount of time. I would say it is more or less a prototype. When you proceed in that way, it is easy to end up in a situation where you make decisions that may not be optimal for sustainability.

“We are now at a point where we need to redesign it so that it works properly.”

RENNSPORT – content expected for May

Free update

• Hyundai N Vision 74
• Kuala Lumpur Street Circuit
• Road Atlanta (short course)
• Fuji Speedway (shortened layout)
• Updated championships
• New single-player championships
• Improved gameplay experience

Endurance Classics Part 1 DLC

• 1998 Porsche 911 GT1
• Mercedes-Benz CLK LM
• Porsche 956
• Peugeot 9X9 EVO
• Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans

Planned for later

Free update (originally planned for May)

• Porsche 718 Cayman GT4
• Laguna Seca
• Sebring International Raceway
• Reworked online multiplayer championships
• New single-player championships
• Custom online competitions

“Touring Classics Part 1” DLC (originally planned for June)

• Alfa Romeo 155 V8 TI
• Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II
• BMW M3 E30
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class V8
• Hockenheimring Classic