Tokyo Xtreme Racer will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on January 23, developer Genki announced. It is expected to remain in Early Access for approximately four months.
The Early Access version of the game will feature the story playable up until roughly the halfway mark, with a focus on “Spirit Point Battle” and car tuning features, and over 200 rival characters each with their own unique storylines, 50 playable cars, and over 180 kilometers of the Shuto Expressway to race upon. Player skill gains, a new feature for the franchise, is also included in the Early Access release.
The full release will include additional storylines, vehicles, and rival characters, as well as other improvements and fixes to various potential issues that appear throughout the course of Early Access.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Tokyo Xtreme Racer is a racing game set in a sealed-off future Tokyo, where you compete for the fastest speed in your customized cars on the highways that weave through the city, aiming to reach the top.
Drive real cars on meticulously recreated courses, compete against powerful rivals, slip through other cars, and engage in spirit-wracking battles.
This is a series with unparalleled appeal.
Key Features
- SP Battle (Spirit Point Battle) – Unlike regular racing games, the SP Battle is a unique battle feature based Spirit Points, a numeric value that quantifies the willpower of drivers. Not only is your speed tested, master the mind games and break your opponent’s resolve.
- Blaze Through the Midnight Shuto Expressway – With the Tokyo Expressway faithfully reproduced, the complex twists and dramatic elevation changes deliver an adrenaline-pumping racing experience that’s as close to the real thing as it gets.
- Countless Rivals with Mysterious Charm – The race begins with a headlight flash as you face off against rivals with distinctive cars and bold driving styles.
And here are the recommended and minimum specifications:
Recommended Specifications
*64-bit processor and operating system required.
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel CoreTM i7-13700
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX3060 (VRAM 8GB) or NVIDIA GeForce RTX4060 (VRAM 8GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 12GB
- Notes: SSD (recommended), graphics setting “High.” For the “Ultra” graphics setting, RTX4060 or higher is recommended.
Minimum Specifications
*64-bit processor and operating system required.
- Operating System: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel CoreTM i7-7700
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti (VRAM 4GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 12GB
- Notes: SSD (recommended), graphics setting “Low,” resolution: 1920×1080 (recommended).
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