MXGP 26 (Game) alpha preview.

wow the terrain deformation looks great

The bike and rider movement looks surprisingly good (on the ground, at least).

Was expecting the worst, but honestly the graphics and animations look pretty solid. I still think MX Bikes is the clear #1 MX game currently, but this could be a decent option for console people who just want to rip.

Wow. This looks great. The bike is reacting to all the ruts and small dynamic bumps. They are finally getting track deformations in "larger" games to work like it supposed to. Being a Game Dev I released a game 10 plus years ago on Steam that had ground deform... but it sucked. The time is finally here. CPU's and GPU can finally handle it.

Pretty exciting.

10/1 is the release date!!! stoked because I just blew out my knee!!! PT and video games here I come!

The previous MXGP series games seemed very stiff nothing very special, but this makeover with Unreal Engine 5 seems a big improvement, especially with weather and terrain deformation! I have been burnt so many times with previews of MX games so I will still be wary, but it's looking much better this time!

Check out the rain and mud flicking up on the goggles/screen vision!

Just bought legends. I'd like my $50 back what a steaming pile of dog 💩. Hopefully this is better, has to be! 

I expect a lot more from a mx video game in 2026. Bikes looks like theyre on a stick. 

I have one question for this game.. Has anyone ever said 'oh awesome! It's raining and gonna be muddy'?

Started playing it lastnight it’s actually pretty fun. The physics settings matter a lot! The ruts are actually ruts and the tracks get GNARLY. The in air physics are solid too but not perfect. Big step up from their past games and wayyyy better than legends imo

From clips I've seen, riders doing 360's over every jump if you want.

Yeah you can adjust how “free” the air physics are 

What physics set up are you running? Cheers 

Game is very good. The best console game I've played and I pretty much have played them all since reflex . Still working on the bike settings which makes a huge difference. Played like 2 hrs last nite and its fun , can't wait to play online.

I just bought the fox holeshot edition of it and it said I get access to mxgp tv. I haven’t found how to activate it or use it, does somebody know how you that?

I’ll post a picture when I get home, very close to the same as troyjanns video on YouTube though 

Thanks m8 I’ll check the vid out…. Hopefully get a few hrs in this weekend. 

Currently downloading. I have been horrible at moto games ever since they introduced the double sticks. But I’ll always buy something new! 

Got one race done today after downloading, seems like it's going to be a fun game .

My boy TroyJan says pretty good things about it in his review...
 

After my 3rd day with it I’m totally sold. Mx bikes has been stale for awhile now to me and honestly it’s a bit too involved for a guy like me that just wants to kick back and run a few motos after work a few times a week.

This game is checking every box for me after about 9 hours total of play. It’s a game you really gotta learn because you can’t play it the same way you play any other mx game. Each bike actually feels different (dude the kawi 250 sucks so bad tho), the bike set ups actually make a difference and hitting lines correctly is so rewarding 

My favorite aspects are the terrain deformation/ ACTUAL RUTS, the overall pace and feel of the game and the rider customization 

Weak points are bike customization and complicated settings that really make or break the game, It was really frustrating to get it set up the way I like it. The lack of an actual career mode where you can ride for a team or yourself really sucks too but championship mode is alright. 

Middle ground is the in air physics, it’s definitely free but scrubs don’t really seem to do much as far as keeping you lower goes unless I’m just not noticing it and the whips are kinda unnatural feeling especially compared to mx bikes 

Over all I’d give it a 9/10

For reference my favorite “dual stick” console games were reflex, Mxgp 3, mxgp pro and MESX3  

Shock sag 95 hard stiffness fork sag 115 hard stiffness also helped a lot Jazza 

U da man Bobby B. I’ll report back after iv had a chance to play. 👊

I did 4 motos at Lommel on a 250. I had arm pump 4 laps in. 

Anyone else have an issue with the bike not shifting into gear and the throttle not working? I have the settings on auto ,before the gate even drops I can't get the engine to rev. Gate drops and I just sit there on the line unable to move.

Try turning speed regulation assist off, I had it on low and had the same problem as you. 

Does the online work for anyone else? I’m on an Xbox series x. Can’t connect to the servers. Keeps saying connection error