iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- iRacing is launching support for Apple Vision Pro with the visionOS 26.4 update, promising an unprecedented level of immersion and realism in sim racing, according to iRacing president Tony Gardner.
- The new experience uses Apple’s ARKit to blend virtual racing environments with real-world elements such as the user’s hands and physical racing hardware, enhancing visual connection during gameplay.
- VisionOS 26.4 introduces “foveated streaming” powered by Nvidia’s CloudXR technology, allowing sharp rendering focused on the driver’s direct line of sight, with physics and graphics processed on a PC and streamed wirelessly to the headset.
- Alongside iRacing, Apple Vision Pro will also support X-Plane for the first time, expanding its simulation offerings.
- Nvidia highlighted additional visionOS 26.4 applications in manufacturing, design, and healthcare, with the official software release expected shortly after the recent release candidate.
