Why are so many racing games 'unfinished'?

On this week's Traxion Control racing video game and sim racing podcast, the team discuss the recent spate of 'unfinished' racing games released.Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, John Munro and Tom Bunten to discuss Formula Legends, Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, Old School Rally, Project Motor Racing and Rennsport as title launched with good ideas, but a lack of polish.Then, they discuss if early access is a good programme or not, should Wreckfest 2 or Assetto Corsa Rally be part of that system, whether Nacon Racing is on the rise, will Screamer sell well and answer a community question.As ever, let us know your opinions in the comments below!News stories mentioned in this episode:Old School Rally testing wheel support: https://traxion.gg/old-school-rally-testing-wheel-support/Carmageddon: Rogue Shift working on overhauled vehicle handling: https://traxion.gg/carmageddon-rogue-shift-working-on-overhauled-vehicle-handling/Formula Legends update adds new collision system, PC wheel support: https://traxion.gg/formula-legends-update-adds-new-collision-system-pc-wheel-support/Revosim confirms 5Nm Initiale direct drive sim racing wheel for PS5 and Xbox: https://traxion.gg/revosim-5nm-initiale-direct-drive-wheel-ps5-xbox/Confirmed: Official MXGP video game series returns in 2026: https://traxion.gg/confirmed-official-mxgp-video-game-series-returns-in-2026/Endurance Motorsport Series clarifies ‘sim‑lite’ physics goal alongside new gameplay: https://traxion.gg/endurance-motorsport-series-clarifies-sim-lite-physics-goal/This is the Porsche 911 GT1 ’98 in Rennsport: https://traxion.gg/this-is-the-porsche-911-gt1-98-in-rennsport/RaceRoom to run test special event following changes: https://traxion.gg/raceroom-to-run-test-special-event-following-changes/Project Motor Racing update targets LMDh and multiplayer performance: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racing-update-targets-lmdh-and-multiplayer-performance/Gear.Club Unlimited 3 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLxM-pJsZQc Sign up for the Traxion email newsletter: https://traxion.gg/newsletter/ Join our Discord: https://traxion.gg/discordVisit the website for daily news: https://traxion.gg/Email [email protected] with your questions for the team! Follow Traxion.GG:https://traxion.gghttps://twitter.com/TraxionGGhttps://www.instagram.com/traxiongg/https://www.youtube.com/traxiongghttps://www.facebook.com/TraxionGG/https://traxion.gg/discord Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices