The World of Outlaws video game series began with World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars in 2000 and 2002, developed by Ratbag Games. After a 2010 release of World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars by Big Ant Studios, the franchise was revived by Monster Games and iRacing. This revival led to the releases of World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing in 2022, World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 2023, and World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24.
These officially licensed racing simulations capture the high-speed, sideways action of dirt track racing. Early entries like
World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars (2000) and its 2002 sequel established the franchise's reputation for realistic physics, challenging players to master weight transfer and throttle control on dynamic dirt surfaces. The 2010 release of
World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars brought the series into the high-definition era on seventh-generation consoles, featuring online multiplayer and real-world venues like Eldora Speedway and Knoxville Raceway.
The modern era, beginning with
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing (2022), benefited from iRacing's physics engine, introducing highly sophisticated track-state transitions where the racing line dries out and alters grip levels over time. This title and its successors,
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 2023 and
World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24, expanded the gameplay depth beyond sprint cars. Players can pilot various vehicle classes, including Super Late Models, Street Stocks, and Midgets. A robust career mode allows players to manage finances, upgrade equipment, and progress from local short tracks to the national tour, while competitive online multiplayer modes support full fields of drivers competing in heat races and main features.