MotoGP 25 Review

In a week when Alex Márquez claimed his first-ever MotoGP Grand Prix victory at the Dutch TT and the championship returned to European circuits, MotoGP 25 arrives as a familiar yet refined experience for racing enthusiasts. You'll recognize the signature blend of authentic MotoGP racing and detailed simulation.

The game released this year is not your typical remake either; it is an improvement over the game released the previous year because it includes new disciplines, extra career options, and user-friendly settings for both experienced and rookie sim racers.

The MotoGP 25 championship is a complete demonstration of the dedication to improvement on every track and bike. Although it is possible that this enhancement may not immediately change the genre, it does set the series in a favorable position.

In MotoGP 25, there are three brand-new types of racing: minibike, motard, and flat track. These types of racing fit right in with the main job experience. These additions aren't just for looks; they were carefully thought out to help you get better and give you something new to do between Grand Prix games.

Alongside these modes, incremental physics tweaks and a more granular manufacturer upgrade system give you unprecedented control over bike development. You'll also find an all-new arcade mode for those moments when you crave unbridled speed without the fear of crashing, proving that MotoGP 25 knows how to balance tension and fun.

One of MotoGP 25's biggest draws lies in the new secondary disciplines. When you mount a minibike, the handling mimics its full-size counterparts but with noticeable understeer, challenging you to rethink braking points and corner entry. Asphalt meets motocross-style bikes in motard events, rewarding sliding control without punishing you with extreme slip angles.

In flat track races, the battleground is moved to dirt tracks, where handling high-angle slides and changing the throttle feels like racing a sprint car. Even though these modes don't add anything new, they make the game better overall by ensuring you're constantly improving skills that will help you win in the top leagues.

In MotoGP 25's career experience, which has evolved into a strategic campaign, you can now choose your rival matches. Instead of using covert opponent assignments, you can openly challenge colleagues or start rivalries with riders from different manufacturers.

With this choice-based structure, you can choose whether to focus on team leadership, go after championship contenders, or improve your image in the paddock. You'll feel strong as you make choices that change your path, make each season memorable, and fit your goals.

In MotoGP 25, each factory and satellite team carries a letter-based rating from A to D, reflecting realistic development limits. You can unlock a bespoke upgrading interface by participating in testing sessions, such as the preseason outing at Chang Circuit.

You can change out the engine's components, adjust the frame's rigidity, or favor maneuverability over top-end power here. Instead of accepting predetermined upgrade packages, you customize your machine evolution in line with your riding style, ensuring your bike improves in the areas that matter most to you.

MotoGP 25 offers advanced telemetry streams that graph braking and cornering differences across laps. While it doesn't directly compare lap times within the telemetry overlay, you can see precisely where you braked later or carried more throttle, allowing you to assess performance and refine lines manually. Though the system stops short of integrated lap-time analysis, the raw data gives you a deeper understanding of your riding patterns and highlights where incremental gains can be found.

After each race in MotoGP 25, you'll sit down with your race engineer for a debrief. You describe sensations—whether the rear end feels unstable under acceleration, the front end lacks bite mid-corner, or you're experiencing chatter in high-speed turns—and they propose setup changes.

Building bicycles transforms into an entertaining discourse through its conversational mechanics, much like the conversations in real-life teams. If you experiment with different settings or put suggestions into action, you may experience the collaborative nature of working with a team.

Under MotoGP 25's refined physics, you'll notice the notorious "death wobble" under off-throttle corner entry is largely tamed, and aggressive braking no longer lifts the rear wheel as often. Bikes feel more stable through mid-corner transitions, though wheelspin on exit remains part of the challenge. These changes keep the learning curve steep on pro-mode difficulty while easing more brutal punishments from the previous version.

The inclusion of a dedicated arcade mode in MotoGP 25 is surprisingly effective. Instead of punishing mistakes with crashes, the game prevents you from laying the bike down. You still need precise throttle and brake control, but crashes become a non-factor.

In arcade mode, tire wear and fuel use are turned off, so learning racing lines and apex speeds is the only thing that matters. This setting can be changed for each race so that you can use it for low-stress practice and complete simulation tasks.

MotoGP 25 broadens its audience with expanded accessibility settings: slow down race speeds for training, enable one-handed control schemes, or customize UI contrast for better visibility. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and delivers crisp visuals, dynamic lighting, and authentic sound samples recorded from real MotoGP bikes. The new central theme, initially divisive, quickly becomes an adrenaline-fueled anthem as you navigate each high-octane lap.

MotoGP 25 has had cross-play for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms since the beginning; the Nintendo Switch is the only one that doesn't.  With ranked ladders, live GPS data streams, and custom lobby choices, you can test your skills against riders worldwide. With regular online events and official championships, the game fosters a vibrant, competitive community that extends beyond solo career ambitions.

All 2025 season riders and machines make an appearance in MotoGP 25. You'll appreciate the approachable nature of Moto2 bikes and the raw, wheelspin-heavy rush of Moto3 machines. New circuits include Balaton Park in Hungary—complete with tight chicanes—and speculative layouts like So-Cal in Kazakhstan and Kim Ring in Finland. Classic venues, such as Berno and the scenic twists of Phillip Island, return with minor quirks (like obstructed ocean views) that remind you there's always room for further polish.

Weather changes in MotoGP 25 make each race weekend even less predictable. You might start with clear skies, but it might rain quickly, making you pit for wet tires. The game's wet-weather model differs slightly from full simulation games because it focuses on maintaining steady grip levels to keep the race moving smoothly. However, it tests your ability to manage your tires and think strategically.  You'll learn to read changing conditions, balancing risk and reward when deciding whether to stay out on slicks or dive into the pits.

MotoGP 25 cements its presence in the eSports arena with official online tournaments, weekly time trial challenges, and bracketed knockout events. With live streaming integration, you can show your races on Twitch and YouTube, and viewers can handle the cameras. Community hubs let you share custom liveries, race videos, and telemetry data files. This makes it easier for riders to work together and compete in a friendly way.

MotoGP 25's improved photo mode has fine-grained camera controls, depth-of-field effects, and a set of filters that let you record the excitement of fast racing. You can make highlight reels or look at your best overtakes with the help of a powerful replay editor that enables you to combine multiple camera views, change playback speeds, and add timing information on top of the video. To transform your on-track accomplishments into professional videos, you do not require additional software because these artistic tools are available.

Looking beyond launch, MotoGP 25 promises a roadmap of live service content, including historic bike packs, new circuits, and rider gear expansions. Developer Milestone has outlined seasonal updates introducing community-voted challenges and commemorative events tied to real-world MotoGP milestones. With dedicated post-launch support, MotoGP 25 aims to remain the definitive digital home for motorcycle racing fans.

You'll find MotoGP 25 to be the culmination of incremental yet meaningful improvements. No single feature obliterates expectations, but the sum of expanded disciplines, strategic career choices, physics refinements, and accessible modes crafts the complete entry in the series.

Whether you're chasing world championship glory in career mode, perfecting a flat track slide, or streaming online races against friends, MotoGP 25 delivers a polished and passionate experience—one you won't want to ride away from anytime soon.