Starting September 15, Players Can Team Up, Master Clean Driving and Race for Distance in a New Arcade Take on Endurance Racing
PARIS, France – Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of games, today announced the launch of IMSA Endurance Mode Spotlight, a brand-new game mode coming to Asphalt Legends in partnership with the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), the leading sanctioning body for sports car racing in North America. Starting September 15, players can experience an arcade interpretation of endurance racing, putting teamwork, consistency and distance at the heart of every race.
Inspired by the team-based nature and long-distance challenge of real-world endurance racing, the IMSA Endurance Mode Spotlight event introduces a new way to compete in Asphalt Legends. Rather than simply racing to the finish line, players must work together to cover as much distance as possible, keeping their cars on track and racing as cleanly as they can — avoiding collisions with rival cars, barriers, and the environment along the way.
Each race features three teams of three racers, with players teamed up with two AI-controlled drivers to recreate the three-driver structure commonly found in endurance racing. The team’s final score is determined by combining the distance covered by all three cars, with the team travelling the furthest taking the win.
Endurance Mode also introduces several new gameplay mechanics designed to capture the spirit of endurance racing:
- Team-Based Racing: Players race as part of a three-car team, alongside two AI teammates, putting cooperation at the center of the experience.
- Two Car Classes: Players can compete using either a Prototype or GT race car, reflecting the different classes found in IMSA endurance racing.
- Distance-Based Scoring: Speed alone does not determine the winner. Teams earn points based on the total distance covered by their three cars.
- Clean Driving: A new mechanic rewards players for maintaining a continuous perfect run without hitting obstacles or crashing. The longer players maintain a clean run, the greater their bonus score.
- Longer Races: Endurance Mode extends the usual Asphalt Legends race length from around 30–90 seconds to 180 seconds, bringing a greater sense of endurance and consistency to each race.
Adding to the experience, players will also have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro, the hero car of the new event. The newly added vehicle will be available for all players to try as part of the Endurance Mode experience.
And as the cherry on top, there is a special reward for US residents: players who race the first four event stages and register on the official Asphalt Legends IMSA Endurance Mode web form will be eligible to win a VIP trip to the 24 Hours of DAYTONA, an opportunity open to both veteran drivers and new endurance racing fans!
Through its collaboration with IMSA, the new IMSA Endurance Mode Spotlight event brings elements of real-world endurance racing into Asphalt Legends while adapting them to the fast-paced and accessible arcade gameplay the series is known for.
About Asphalt Legends
Asphalt Legends represents a bold leap forward for the award-winning Asphalt franchise. Anchored around a core cross-play feature that unites players across all platforms, the game offers a fresh identity with co-op capabilities, an upgraded internal graphic engine, a modernized art direction tailored for console players, a reimagined garage that carries over game progress and previously unlocked vehicles, and a redesigned user interface.
Asphalt Legends is available on the App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store, Steam, Xbox, and for the first time on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5.
About Gameloft
Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat, and Dungeon Hunter, and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,400 people worldwide. Every month, 55 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.
About the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA)
The International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) was originally founded in 1969 and owns a long and rich history in sports car racing. Today, IMSA is the sanctioning body of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America. IMSA also sanctions the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge and Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR), as well as five one-make series: Ferrari Challenge North America, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin, Mustang Challenge North America and Porsche Carrera Cup North America. IMSA – a company within the NASCAR family – is the exclusive strategic partner in North America with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), which operates the 24 Hours of Le Mans as part of the FIA World Endurance Championship. This partnership enables selected IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competitors to earn automatic entries into the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. For more information, please visit IMSA.com, and follow IMSA on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.