Motorsport Games and the British Touring Car Championship have resolved their previous licensing disagreement and will bring back the BTCC cars.
Motorsport Games and the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) have buried the hatchet on a previous licensing disagreement, coming to an amicable resolution and signing a new deal that will bring BTCC content back to the popular rFactor 2 racing simulation.
The new non-exclusive licensing agreement kicks in immediately and runs through the end of 2026, reinstating and updating BTCC cars, teams and tracks in the highly-acclaimed rFactor 2 title. This renews the partnership between the two organizations to deliver premier virtual BTCC racing experiences to fans across the globe.
“We are delighted to have reached an agreement with the BTCC, resolving our dispute while simultaneously establishing a new licensing agreement,” said Stephen Hood, CEO of Motorsport Games. “This collaboration not only enables us to enhance our current offerings with BTCC content in rFactor 2 but also lays the foundations for an exciting future collaboration.”
Hood expressed his admiration for the BTCC series, noting that introducing it to rFactor 2 was a standout moment. “We anticipate a strong relationship with the BTCC in the years ahead,” he stated.
BTCC Chief Executive Alan Gow reciprocated the positive sentiments, saying “The BTCC content within rFactor 2 was incredibly well received by our fans and the sim racing fraternity – so this new agreement provides for our BTCC content to continue to be updated and rolled out through to the end of 2026. I’ve no doubt this news will be very welcomed by sim racers everywhere.”
Under the terms of the deal, rFactor 2 will feature eight BTCC cars including fan favorites like the BMW 330e M Sport and Ford Focus. The game will also include a number of classic British race circuits such as Brands Hatch, Donington Park and Thruxton.
The resolution allows both parties to move forward collaboratively to serve the passionate sim racing community with an authentic and immersive BTCC gaming experience.
Sim racers can purchase rFactor 2 through the Steam store and access the BTCC content via the game’s item store and on Steam.
