From Press Release:
April 23, 2026 – MicroProse is proud to announce Throttle Trace, a fresh and innovative racing title that reimagines the genre by combining the immediacy of slot car racing with the depth and authenticity of a full simulation.
Developed by Unordered Games, Throttle Trace distills racing down to its most essential decisions. Players control their car using only throttle and brake, transforming every corner into a test of timing, precision, and control. Beneath this elegant input system lies a deeply simulated racing model, where tire wear, heat, aerodynamics, and race strategy all play a critical role.
The result is a racing experience that is instantly accessible, yet rich with depth, where shaving off tenths of a second demands focus, discipline, and mastery.
A New Way to Race
Throttle Trace challenges traditional racing conventions by removing steering inputs and focusing entirely on speed management. Players must read the track, balance grip, and commit to every corner with confidence. Mistakes are immediate and meaningful, while clean execution feels precise and rewarding.
Simulation Depth Meets Pure Control
Every race unfolds within a fully featured simulation system. Tire degradation, temperature management, fuel load, slipstream effects, and track evolution all influence performance. Success comes from understanding how these systems interact, and knowing when to push and when to hold back.
Dynamic, Personality-Driven AI
Opponents in Throttle Trace behave like real drivers, not scripted entities. Each AI competitor has distinct traits, from aggressive overtakers to consistent performers, all governed by the same physics as the player. Races are unpredictable, competitive, and often chaotic in the best possible way.
Build Your Racing Legacy
Throttle Trace features a robust single-player career mode where players progress through the ranks, earning opportunities with top teams and shaping their reputation over time. Performance on track and driving discipline both matter, creating meaningful consequences across each season. A persistent world tracks results, rivalries, and history, allowing players to build a lasting legacy.
Designed for Both Newcomers and Enthusiasts
With its streamlined controls and deep simulation systems, Throttle Trace bridges the gap between accessibility and authenticity. It delivers the strategic and mechanical depth of sim racing without requiring specialized hardware, making it ideal for both experienced players and those new to the genre.
Key Features
- Innovative Control System – Experience racing through a unique two-input model focused on throttle and brake, where precision timing defines performance
- Full Simulation Systems – Tire wear and heat, fuel load, aerodynamics, slipstream, track evolution, and more shape every race
- Readable, Skill-Based Racing – Clear cause-and-effect gameplay where every mistake and every gain feels earned
- Dynamic AI Drivers – Opponents with distinct personalities, behaviors, and decision-making, all governed by the same physics as the player
- Intense Wheel-to-Wheel Action – Tight pack racing with constant pressure, overtakes, and on-the-edge driving
- Deep Career Mode – Progress through a living racing world with reputation systems, team progression, and persistent history
- Detailed Race Data & Analysis – Comprehensive post-race statistics, lap breakdowns, and performance insights
- Time Trial & Leaderboards – Compete for the fastest laps and climb online rankings
- Driving School & Onboarding – Learn the fundamentals and master advanced techniques through structured lessons
- Planned Post-Launch Support – Additional content including new tracks, expanded career systems, mod support, and more
