REVIEW: MXGP 26 - The Official Game (2026 Video Game) - on PlayStation 5

MXGP 26 - The Official Game has some strong ideas, particularly its dynamic track deformation, which sees ruts develop throughout races and forces players to adapt their lines. The move to Unreal Engine 5 also delivers a significant visual upgrade, while the revised physics give the bikes a satisfying sense of weight once the demanding handling begins to click. The official 2026 championship is well represented, with licensed riders, bikes, teams and all 19 tracks across MXGP and MX2.

Unfortunately, the game lacks the depth needed to make those improvements part of a truly complete experience. There is no proper career mode, no progression from MX2 into MXGP, and no team or bike development. Limited tutorials make the demanding handling harder to learn, while inconsistent physics and unpredictable AI can cause frustration. MXGP 26 has the foundations of an enjoyable motocross game, but it feels like it needed more development and refinement before release.

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REVIEW: Stunt X Mania (SXM) a 2026 VR Video Game on MetaQuest

Stunt X Mania (SXM) is a VR motocross game that puts the focus on learning to ride, mastering tricks and pushing your bike to its limits. The controls are one of its strongest aspects, with intuitive shifting and braking, convincing motorcycle handling and the choice between manual gears or a simplified automatic system. Free Roam is particularly enjoyable for simply riding around and practising, while Career Mode and Challenges provide more structured goals. The stunt system offers 12 authentic FMX tricks, including Superman, Tsunami, Cliff Hanger and MC Metz, with the more advanced manoeuvres requiring plenty of practice.

Unfortunately, motion sickness was a major problem for me, with tracks featuring bumps and grooves becoming particularly uncomfortable and limiting my play sessions to around 20 minutes. The learning curve can also be steep when attempting the more complicated stunts, while the graphics are functional rather than spectacular. There is currently no multiplayer either, although co-op and competitive modes are planned. Stunt X Mania is therefore a decent VR motorcycle game with enjoyable riding and plenty to master, but its motion sickness issues and lack of multiplayer hold it back.

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