20 Years of Racing: Celebrating Asphalt’s Legacy!

Man, can you believe Asphalt’s been tearing up the tracks for, like, 20 years now? Seriously, who knew a game about racing cars would end up having this kind of staying power? And yeah, this year’s all about celebrating with a big ol’ season full of—I dunno—surprises, I guess?

So back in 2005, we got Asphalt GT, and it’s wild how it stayed at the front of arcade racing — through nine main games and like, a bajillion spin-offs. Fans must’ve blown through over 1,000 cars by now. It’s nuts.

Right, so this year’s the big deal: 20 years of racing along with our fans. Asphalt Legends and, oh yeah, Asphalt 8: Airborne too, are getting some festivities. Asphalt Legends is starting off with its own season of throwbacks and, uh, brand-new meat on the track. Nostalgia mixed with what’s new? Sounds chaotic but kinda thrilling, honestly.

Now, speaking of tracks — and here we are, time travel style: Our first new track of the year is a mash-up of faves. San Diego Harbor’s back from Asphalt 8, all gloomy and cinematic. Sort of like a, “hey, remember this?” trip with a modern twist.

And then we’re plunging down the LA river — remember Asphalt 6 & 7? It’s back, shinier and splashier. And how could they not throw Cairo into the mix again? Fans loved it in Asphalt Legends, so they’ve messed with the time of day to, I dunno, give it a different “vibe”?

Real talk: Building these tracks was apparently a headache but now, you get to teleport through different worlds mid-race. It’s a nostalgia buffet.

And the bash continues… like, forever. The season is packed with mind-blowing events, starring the all-new Drive Syndicate. Basically, a juicy new chapter with speed demons like the Arash Imperium. This year’s lineup’s got 20 cars to snag, from newbies to golden oldies. Plus, you better hop into those community battles and nab those redeemable goodies while they last!

Oh, and Game Pass holders, you’re in for a treat. Link up your account, and you’re rolling in rewards: Acura NSX GT3 Evo’s yours free, along with some card packs and credits. Tie your Asphalt account to your Xbox and boom, you’re set.

So yeah, don’t sleep on these celebrations. Asphalt Legends is throwing a party, and honestly? It’d be a shame to miss it. Go, race, and soak up the chaotic joy of the racetrack.