Press Kit

About the Game

The Undercut is a deep motorsport management simulation with a retro 90s pixel art style — inspired by the golden era of racing games and the depth of Football Manager. You're not the driver. You're the one who decides when to pit, which tires to run, and whether to push a failing engine to the finish.

Races play out in real time on a physics-driven 2D engine. Dirty air, drafting, tire temperatures, and mechanical failures all emerge from the simulation — nothing is scripted. Circuits are procedurally generated with unique layouts each season. The world evolves around you: sponsors react to results, suppliers rise or decline, and driver reputations shift with performance.

Key Features

• Physics-driven 2D race engine — dirty air, drafting, tire temperature, mechanical failures
• Procedurally generated circuits — no two seasons share the same calendar
• A living world — circuits, sponsors, suppliers, and driver reputations all evolve
• 500+ randomly generated drivers shaped by world economics
• Deep team management — budgets, staff, car development, contract negotiations
• Real-time race strategy — setup, tire compounds, pit timing, tactical calls
• Car development system — balance speed vs reliability across the season
• Retro 90s desktop UI — dense information, fast navigation, no cinematics