CarX Street Announced For PC – Arriving This Month
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After years of anticipationCarX Street for PC will release on August 29providing the opportunity to drift Sunset City’s urban streets and challenging touge roads.
TL;DR – Everything We Know So Far
- PC version confirmed with an official release date of August 292024
- Full game launchbypassing early access
- Open-world drifting/racing game set in the fictional “Sunset City”
- Features unlicensed cars that closely resemble real-world counterparts
- Extensive modding and tuning options confirmedtrue to CarX form
- Two DLC packs on launch
- Console versions will follow at a later date
- Mobile game available since 2022
CarX Streetthe highly anticipated open-world racing game from the creators of the hugely popular CarX Drift Racing Onlineis finally preparing to launch on PC.
After years of development and a successful mobile launchthe game will be available for PC gamers on August 292024without the early access that was previously speculated.
It feels as though CarX Street has been in development for PC gamers for an eternityleaving some fans to joke that GTA 6 might hit the streets first.
The mobile version was released in 2022 after Street’s initial reveal over three years ago. Since thenthe PC community has eagerly awaited their turnbecoming increasingly frustratedleaving comments on the official YouTube videos such as “Can’t wait for this game to come out in 2028.”
But nowthe wait is finally over after the CarX team dropped this Shift 2-inspired official announcement trailer!

Later followed on the day before release with this epic gameplay trailer:

What To Expect
Although details are limitedthe game will provide an immersive open-world racing experience set in the fictional Sunset Cityas seen in the mobile gameoffering a diverse landscapeas described in the official description on the CarX Street Steam page:
“Conquer mountain roadshighwaysand city streets. Build your dream car with detailed tuning that unleashes the potential of “CarX Technology”© physics. Take part in thrilling racesenjoying realistic gameplay and dynamic driving.”
True to the CarX legacyplayers can expect a huge selection of customization options. Like the original CarX Drift Racing gamesyou can easily create your ultimate drift machine from a huge selection of in-game mods and fine-tuned performance upgrades.
While the cars (as always) won’t have official licensingthey’re unmistakably inspired by real-world favoritesallowing you to build your dream garage without licensing restrictions.
The game will also provide a variety of modeswhether you want to drift or race:
- Point-scoring challenges in parking lotsrewarding precision drifting
- Race scenarios to test your speed and skill
- Online leaderboards to prove your worth against global competition
- Multiplayer battlesincluding head-to-head tandems and intense chase modes
With urban streets intertwining with twisty touge mountain passesSunset City will provide the perfect backdrop for technical drifting and high-intensity racing.
While it’s initially PC-exclusiveXbox and PlayStation versions are expected to follow shortly. For nowyou can add the game to your Steam wishlist and prepare to shred your tires through Sunset City.
Confirmed details for the game are still thinbut as we approach the August 29 release datewe’ll keep you updated on the latest information.
CarX Street DLC Packs
For fans looking for the ultimate experiencethere are two optional upgrade packs available:
Deluxe Cars DLC Pack
CarX Street’s “Deluxe Cars” DLC provides a diverse range of six high-performance machines.
The pack includes:
- 30ZC – Drop-top Nissan 300ZX
- S90C – Drop-top Toyota GR Supra
- M92C: Drop-top BMW M3* (Labeled S92C in the image above)
- M39: BMW 5-Series Touring
- S65: Ford Mustang GTD*
- Z40: Nissan Z*
*The M92CS65and Z40 will automatically unlock in the car showroom once players reach level 21.
Sunset Speedway DLC Pack
The Sunset Speedway DLC pack offers an exclusive track with stunning views and challenging turns alongside three unique new supercars.
The pack includes:
- The Sunset Speedway racetrack
- The following cars:
- P92
- MLN
- LMH
- B19 Special Edition
CarX Street System Requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or higher | Windows 10 or higher |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 2600 @ 3.4 GHz / Intel® Core™ I5-8400 @ 2.5 GHz | Ryzen 7 5800x @ 3.8 GHz / Intel® Core™ i5-10600 @ 4.1 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia Geforce GTX 1050 TI 4 Gb / Radeon RX 570 8 Gb | Nvidia Geforce RTX 2060 Super 8 Gb / Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 Gb |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| Sound Card | Sound card compatible with DirectX® 9.0с | Sound card compatible with DirectX® 9.0с |
| Additional Notes | SSD required | SSD required |
With the recent arrival of JDM: Rise of the Scorpion and the JDM: Japanese Drift Master game coming soonit will be an incredible year for drifting fans.
Check out these early teaser videos if you’re eager for more CarX Street content as we prepare for the release.
The first one shocked fans when it was unveiled six months ago:

Followed up by the most recent teaser just two weeks ago.
Despite the momentum buildingmany fans still had their doubts that the release would be anytime soon given how long it’s taken since the initial confirmation:

While you waitwhy not check out the Drifted exclusive gameswhich are free to play in your browser – Drift Hunters MAX and Touge Drift & Racing?
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