NASCAR Heat 5 is the definitive NASCAR video game experience, building on the foundations of the previous games with a host of gameplay additions and enhancements. The immersive Career Mode, now with improved statistics, lets you either work your way through the various series until you reach the NASCAR Cup Series, or start at the top for your favorite team. Meanwhile, the new Testing Mode allows you to perfect your car set-up for every track and hone your racing line.

Race at 34 authentic tracks from across North America in single player, two-player split screen multiplayer, and online multiplayer for up to 40 players, making NASCAR Heat 5 perfect for esports.

The official eNASCAR Heat Pro League will race with NASCAR Heat 5 later this year.

NASCAR Heat 5’s debut trailer has been released. Entitled "Refuse to Lose," it is narrated by legendary NASCAR sportscaster Ken Squier and features the cars currently driven by the game’s cover star, Chase Elliott, 2019 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch, and 2014 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick.

Motorsport Games has also announced that the Gold Edition of NASCAR Heat 5, available to pre-order now, will sport exclusive content featuring Tony Stewart, including the ability to have the NASCAR Hall of Famer as your in-game spotter, an exclusive Career contract offer from Stewart-Haas Racing, classic Tony Stewart paint schemes, the NASCAR Heat 5 Season Pass (containing four DLC packs) and in-game cash to kick-start your own team.

The Gold Edition of NASCAR Heat 5 will launch on July 7, 2020 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam), with the Standard Edition launching on July 10, 2020.