CarX Street – PlayStation, Xbox, & Switch Release Dates

Following CarX Street’s sudden PC release, consoles are next. Here’s when PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch owners will get to shred their tires in Sunset City.

CarX Technologies finally released the long-awaited CarX Street on Steam for PC gamers on August 29, 2024, after initially teasing it in 2022 alongside the launch of the mobile version.

After two years of waiting, frustrated fans began jokingly speculating that GTA 6 might launch first, quipping, “I can’t wait for this game to come out in 2028.”

However, following the long wait, the shock PC announcement came out of nowhere just a couple of weeks before the official launch.

It silenced skeptics with an impressive gameplay trailer and a bargain price of just $19.99 (£14.99 in the UK).

CarX Street Console Release Dates

Although it’s great to see the PC release finally emerge, drifting fans who want to enjoy CarX Street on consoles have had to wait a little longer.

Thankfully, there is finally some good news for Xbox gamers, though. On May 23, 2025, the team dropped the following announcement:

This is it.

CarX Street is coming to Xbox.
Pre-Order starts June 4, 2025. https://t.co/qg1Xlh263k

— CarX Technologies (@carx_technology) May 23, 2025

This confirms that Xbox pre-orders will begin on June 4, 2025. They still haven’t given us an actual release date, but at least it’s a step in the right direction – hopefully!

Along with the announcement came a short teaser:

As for a PlayStation release, there’s still no news whatsoever. As expected, this hasn’t gone down too well with the PlayStation fanboys. The same story applies to the Nintendo Switch for now as well.

PlayStation fans were initially hopeful of an announcement on March 21, 2025, following numerous hints from the team.

However, as they prepared for fresh news, the CarX team instead delivered a huge surprise by announcing another new PC (and eventually console) game – CarX Drift Racing Online 2, based on the mobile game CarX Drift Racing 3.

Since the Street PC launch eventually came as a major surprise, fans remain (somewhat) hopeful for a similarly paced rollout.

However, the lack of updates appears to be dampening their spirits, and they’ve been open to sharing their thoughts with CarX Tech on social media. (As always!)

With the imminent release of CarX Street for Xbox and CarX Drift Racing Online 2 for PC, the team appears to be busy for the time being. Hopefully, there will be good news for PlayStation fans soon.

Leaked Images Show CarX Street On Xbox

Eagle-eyed fans initially spotted Xbox button prompts in the PC trailer’s ‘Photo mode,’ proving that the team was working on it behind the scenes.

What To Expect From CarX Street On Consoles

CarX Street already provides an incredible street racing and drifting experience for PC gamers, having undergone a significant overhaul from the current CarX Drift Racing Online game, which can also be purchased for Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch.

Compared to the track-focused CarX Online, Street delivers a diverse open-world experience populated with heavy (and currently somewhat crazy) traffic, from everyday vehicles to construction equipment. It showcases awesome details and the usual fantastic physics you’d expect from the CarX Tech team.

It’ll come as no surprise that you can look forward to the return of the comprehensive customization system, which is now better than ever, featuring a huge selection of mods and upgrades.

There’s also an impressive lineup of vehicles inspired by real-world classics and modern performance cars, including JDM-“style” legends, such as the “Hakosuka” Skyline, Nissan S15, and Lexus LFA, alongside recent additions like the Toyota GR86.

While the PC version requires a decent gaming setup and may require upgrades to enjoy its full potential, console gamers benefit from the convenience of knowing the game will be tailored to the exact specifications of their Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch console.

CarX Tech will likely target the latest Xbox Series X|S and PS5 consoles for the release of CarX Street, as previous-generation hardware gradually phases out.

A Nintendo Switch version is also possible. However, they may choose to wait for the upcoming Switch 2 release.

CarX Street is $19.99/£15 on Steam for PC gamers, but console gamers will likely pay a higher price.

Despite being an older game, CarX Drift Racing Online is $29.99/£24.99 on Xbox, $29.99/£18.99 on PlayStation, and $29.90/£21.99 on the Nintendo Store at the time of writing.

A positive aspect of waiting for the console release is that the initial PC reviews reveal mixed feedback and numerous bugs, given the major overhaul from the Mobile version. However, the development team is working hard to resolve these issues and has already rolled out several updates.

Hopefully, they’ll have all (or at least most) of the issues resolved by the time CarX Street hits consoles, providing a more refined experience straight out of the box.

Other Games To Play In The Meantime

While awaiting the console debut of CarX Street, drifting fans have several other options.

CarX Drift Racing Online is the most similar experience for PlayStation 4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch owners. This offers the signature CarX physics and drifting mechanics that fans have come to love, along with cross-platform multiplayer support.

For Xbox gamers seeking an open-world street drifting experience, Forza Horizon 5 offers a vast and diverse Mexican landscape. If Mexico doesn’t sound too tempting, many fans prefer the previous Forza Horizon 4 game, set in the UK. However, if the rumors are true, it appears that we might get to see Forza Horizon 6 announced soon.

If you have a lower-spec laptop or Chromebook, you can also enjoy Drift Hunters MAX, a Drifted-exclusive game that’s completely free to play in your browser. This free online drifting game offers plenty of awesome drifting action, completely free, without requiring high-end hardware.

Lastly, mobile gamers can consider playing CarX Street on their smartphones until the console version is released. While it may not have all the features of its PC and console counterparts, it provides a glimpse into the game’s core mechanics and open-world experience.

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