SBK 22 speeds onto consoles and PC this September

Published: 09 Jun 2022 11:35 AM +00:00 Updated: 09 Jun 2022 11:50 AM +00:00

After a ten year absence, the official Superbike World Championship game series is returning.

Table of Contents

SBK 22 speeds onto PC and consoles this September
SBK 22 announcement trailer
SBK 22 release date

Developed by Milestone, the Italian studio behind the officially licensed MotoGP, Monster Energy Supercross, and MXGP motorcycle games, SBK 22 is speeding onto PC and consoles this September.

SBK 22 speeds onto PC and consoles this September

All tracks and riders from the official 2022 WorldSBK Championship will feature in SBK 22.

SBK 22 game Estroil Circuit — This will be the first official Superbike World Championship game in ten years.

The career mode will see you hiring and managing staff such as a Personal Manager, Chief Engineer, and Data Analyst to conquer the Superbike World Championship.

Development trees from the MotoGP games will also feature, allowing you to research and build new bike components to keep ahead of the competition.

Like the MotoGP games, SBK 22 will also use Milestone’s A.N.N.A machine-learning artificial intelligence system, which uses data to replicate the real rider’s personalities and riding styles.

Rider customisation options will include a sticker, helmet number, and butt patch editor or you can create your own fictional team with a custom livery.

SBK 22 game Estoril Circuit — The announcement trailer showcases Portugal's Estoril Circuit

Online multiplayer will support up to 12 players with the option for Tissot-Superpole sessions before races for the full SBK experience.

SBK 22 announcement trailer

The SBK 22 announcement trailer mixes live-action WorldSBK Championship footage with the SBK 22 game engine.

The game footage provides a first look at Portugal’s Estoril Circuit recreated for SBK 22, but no in-game bike models are shown.

SBK 22’s announcement comes after Koch announced Milestone acquired rights to the Superbike World Championship license back in February.

Like MotoGP, Superbikes are regulated by the FIM. Since they are based on production road bikes modified for racing, Superbikes are less powerful than MotoGP bikes, but they will still be thrilling to ride in SBK 22.

SBK 22 release date

SBK 22 will be released on 15 September on PlayStation 5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam via PC.

Apart from the SBK mobile series, the last officially-licensed SBK game was SBK Generations released in 2012 on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360; also developed by Milestone.

This Article's Topics

Explore new topics and discover content that's right for you!

Arcade Racing Aficionado

Martin is the Editor in Chief who plays any racing game he can get his hands on, from Gran Turismo 7 to indie titles. He can usually be found causing carnage in Wreckfest and is still pining for new Driver and Burnout games.

More From Martin Bigg

RacingGames.GG has always been a platform for sharing a love of virtual racing with the world. Be it arcade racing, F1, or rally our team is passionate about racing. All our content stems from this enthusiasm and a desire to see the genre of racing games grow.

At Gfinity Digital Media, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of editorial conduct, ensuring the integrity and quality of our content. Editorial independence is fundamental to our mission, allowing us to deliver unbiased verdicts on products and companies while avoiding conflicts of interest. Our editorial staff adheres to a stringent editorial policy to uphold this principle.