--- title: "Tokyo Xtreme Racer Is Headed to PS5 at Last" date: "2025-09-25" modified: "2025-09-25" authors: - name: "Adam Ismail" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/adam-ismail" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tokyo-xtreme-racer-is-headed-to-ps5-at-last" categories: - "Culture" - "News" - "Video Games" --- # Tokyo Xtreme Racer Is Headed to PS5 at Last ![A Mazda RX-7 driving in Tokyo Xtreme Racer]() *\Adam Ismail\* The last 24 hours have been very exciting for [racing games](). A big update was announced for *Gran Turismo 7* late yesterday afternoon, which I couldn't even write about because I was already busy writing about [*Forza Horizon's* long-awaited journey to Japan](). The [*GT*7 news]() is well covered at this point, so what I'll focus on instead is *Tokyo Xtreme Racer*. I reviewed the new entry in Genki's cult-classic series when it hit Steam Early Access back at the start of the year, [and I loved it](). In fact, one of the only complaints I had was that you needed a PC—and a decently powerful one, at that—to run it. Well, Genki is finally addressing that shortcoming with the announcement of a PlayStation 5 port. Hallelujah. This is great news, and I'm especially happy for our own Andrew Collins, who loves these games as much as I do but prefers to do his street racing on a console. *TXR* left Early Access today on Steam; with this, the game now costs $50 instead of $30, but comes with a lot more content and plenty of quality-of-life improvements that it lacked at launch. Better yet, if you already bought the game in Early Access, Version 1.0 is simply a free update for you. Generous as ever, Genki. ![]() *The graphic at the end of the Lexus LFA reveal video announcing the game's PS5 release. They definitely know how to grab your attention. *[Genki via YouTube]()** The PS5 reveal took the form of a stinger at the end of one of *TXR's* typical car reveal videos—this time, [for the Lexus LFA](). Genki hasn't yet said when the game should land on Sony's console, but hopefully it won't be too long a wait. Meanwhile, those of you who already own the game on PC should like what you find after today's update. There are a bunch of new cars, including Honda and Lexus models; new enemies, aero parts, and wheels; an optional alternate perk tree that makes it easier and less grindy to progress, purchase, and upgrade vehicles; engine swaps; and 30 frames-per-second support for less powerful hardware, like the Steam Deck. That's just the tip of the iceberg, and I didn't get this update in advance, so I'm looking forward to exploring it in the coming days. *Got tips? Send ’em to tips@thedrive.com*[]() ## Author Adam is a Senior Editor at The Drive, concentrating on curating and developing the site's slate of daily journalism, from initial pitch to final copy edit. When he's not at his desk researching leads and working with writers, he's testing vehicles or reviewing racing games, new and old. He joined The Drive in 2023, following seven years of covering consumer technology and cars. A car lover and gamer since his earliest memories, Adam came to know the automotive world through video games. First it was Daytona USA, Sega Rally, and Ridge Racer; then came Need For Speed, which inspired an encyclopedic knowledge of '90s supercars, and, of course, Gran Turismo. If not for them, he'd assuredly be doing something else right now. Adam is based in the suburbs outside Philly, where there are ample roads for his hot hatch to stretch its legs. In his car, he's probably listening to indie rock, drum and bass, or Yankees baseball. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()