For whatever reason, racing titles have yet to really hit the MMO mainstream. Sure there's
Need for Speed World,
Test Drive Unlimited 2,
iRacing, and the late, great
Motor City Online. None of them has broken away from the pack, though, which leaves room for a new entry.
Auto Club Revolution has just entered its open beta phase, and
Eutechnyx hopes to carve out a foothold for itself thanks to over 40 licensed car manufacturers, 150-plus upgrade parts, and a selection of accurately modeled real-life race tracks that are all completely free.
ACR is free-to-play, and players can unlock new vehicles at no cost via the game's progression mechanics. There's a dual currency system in place that mixes earned credits with E-Bucks, and both may be used to purchase upgrades, and customization options.
The game also features single-player challenges and a variety of racing modes. If that sounds like something you'd like to check out for free, head to the official site to join the open beta.
[Source: Eutechnyx press release]
