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RENNSPORT

RENNSPORT

Teyon, Competition Company · released Nov 10, 2025

RacingSimulationSportsPCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X

RENNSPORT is the future of racing simulation, competition, and digital car culture. Live the thrill of driving high-performance race cars on laser-scanned circuits from around the world and breathtaking roads imagined by the community.

51
VGC Score
·No trend datamedium confidence

anchored at patch: “The Community Debrief #2” (7d ago)

n/a
At launch
46%
Steam all-time
56%
Press
98%
Recent sentiment

PC 51 · PlayStation 67 · Xbox 70

Screenshots & trailers

Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)5634
All-time Steam reviews46%49741
Metacritic user ratings0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)98%948
Calibration prior (typical game)7250

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 25, 2026) · 8 reviews sampled · 3 total reviews in window · weighted 1.9 up / 0 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (20)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 50
    trust 69Nov 13, 2025

    Quote not yet available

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  • 50
    trust 69Jan 5, 2026

    This game is a tough sell. On one hand, I like it with all its flaws, but it feels more like a missed opportunity. It’s not a cheap game; you need to pay for extra liveries; the tracks and cars are limited. It’s not racing out of the box. You will need a steering wheel to play this game. You can’t just sit down with a controller and have fun.

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  • 90
    trust 68Jan 12, 2026

    Rennsport is very much a racer’s racing game and clearly aims to be an eSports staple - the game demands time and focus, though it does reward you in the long run.

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  • 30
    trust 68Feb 16, 2026

    Rennsport wanted a complete overhaul from the beta, which was attempted, but the end result is back to square one

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  • 40
    trust 67Nov 18, 2025

    RENNSPORT promises much but delivers very little. A competent driving experience is ultimately ruined by several technical problems and general lack of passion towards racing.

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  • 50
    trust 66Dec 4, 2025

    Rennsport shows signs of a solid sim core, but its launch state holds it back ' bugs, weak AI, and very little content for a full-price release. Crossplay and Hypercars are appealing, but not enough to offset the rough overall package.

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  • 70
    trust 63Nov 18, 2025

    Rennsport is a pro-focused racer that shows promise but falls short of Gran Turismo's heights, remaining enjoyable yet held back by notable caveats.

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  • 70
    trust 62Dec 20, 2025

    If you are looking for a racing simulator with a high level of realism in gameplay, Rennsport is suitable for you. However, you will have to deal with some of the game's visual issues. But if you have no experience in this genre, this game is not a good place to start with a simulator.

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  • 50
    trust 61Nov 11, 2025

    A credible foundation, but lacking magic. Rennsport comes across as a practical exercise rather than a passion. A game that exudes precision, but not speed.

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  • 60
    trust 60Nov 13, 2025

    There's a solid racing sim experience at the heart of Rennsport, but at the moment it fails to truly impress as a package due to a lack of content and a rather sterile single-player campaign.

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  • 60
    trust 56Nov 21, 2025

    Rennsport is a young, ambitious simulator with great potential, but it is still far from fully mature. It offers good sensations on the track, a solid multiplayer mode and an adequate technical base, but it needs to grow in terms of content, performance and overall refinement. This title is recommended for those who enjoy following the evolution of a project and want to invest in its future; it is less suitable for those looking for a complete and in-depth experience right away.

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  • 40
    trust 56Nov 25, 2025

    Rennsport doesn't leave a positive impression at all by overcharging players for a flimsy racing game package that's clearly unfinished. Yes, the car handling is nuanced, the featured track selection is nice, and while the car selections come up short, they are hulking and sound as impressive as they look; however, Rennsport falls very short in just about every way and will not hold racing game aficionados' attention for very long until they drop off and find a better and fairer alternative to spend their time with.

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…and 8 more tracked reviews.

Patch history

  1. The Community Debrief #2
    Aug 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  2. Patch Notes - Touring Classics Part 1 DLC
    Jun 24, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  3. Coming Tomorrow: The Free Coast to Coast Update
    Jun 10, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  4. Endurance Classics Part 1 - Hotfix 2
    Jun 4, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  5. Endurance Classics Part 1 – Hotfix 1
    May 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  6. Endurance Classics 1 - Patch Notes Update 1.2.4
    May 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  7. Wishlist Now: Endurance Classics Part 1
    May 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  8. A Higher Standard for Content and Value
    May 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  9. Listening, Evolving, and Moving Forward
    Apr 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
  10. Game Update (Patch Notes 1.1.7)
    Dec 11, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  11. RADIO CHECK #07 + PATCH PREVIEW 1.1.7
    Dec 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  12. Game Update (Patch Notes 1.1.6)
    Dec 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  13. Game Update (Patch Notes 1.1.5)
    Dec 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  14. Game Update (Patch Notes 1.1.4)
    Nov 21, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  15. Game Update (Patch Notes Early Access 1.13.2)
    Jul 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  16. Game Update (Patch Notes Early Access 1.13.0)
    Jun 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  17. Game Update (Patch Notes Early Access 1.12.12)
    Mar 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
  18. Early Access Update (Patch Notes 1.12.0)
    Dec 16, 2024significant · resets scoring window
  19. Game Update (Patch Notes Beta 1.11.0)
    Oct 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window