Valentino Rossi: The Game Announced for PS4, Xbox One and PC

Valentino Rossi: The Game

Those in love with virtual racing will receive the new MotoGP in the middle of June. Only this time, it comes with a twist, you will be able to drive rally cars along the motorcycles.

The Italian development team Milestone, and the publisher pQube have confirmed that this years official MotoGP will go on the market under the name Valentino Rossi: The Game, but it can still be referred to as MotoGP16. Thanks to this, the players will be able to receive content from the previous MotoGP games, with the addition of bonus elements associated with Valentino Rossi. It will be available from 17 June 2016 on PS4, Xbox One and Windows/Steam.


The new game will allow virtual racing fans to participate in the new season of MotoGP, and for the first time to sit behind the wheel of rally and drift cars in four-wheel races. The game will offer a so called "Flat Track" racing, which brings special races seated on Misano World Circuit on special motorcycles. All four modes are shown on the video bellow.


"Misano represents the Italian temple of speed and Valentino Rossi's birthplace." - explained the main designer Luca Simonotti. "Just like Valentino drove in different disciplines such as Fiat Track, R1M, drift and rally, we decided to expand our game so we could include these in."

This game is based off Valentino Rossis' carrier, and thanks to the licences this game uses, all of the authentic teams, sponsors, tracks and racers of 2016 season are included in the game.

In the carrier mode, you will be able to sign contracts, negotiate with sponsors and choose from all the motorcycles, riders and mechanics available. You can also create your own racer, name the racer and choose an appropriate face and appearance. There are also a variety of gadgets, such as shoes or gloves.