Tour de France 2025

 
Tour de France 2025 is the latest installment in the official cycling simulation series, developed by Cyanide Studio. Released on June 5, 2025, this year’s edition marks a significant technological milestone as the franchise moves to Unreal Engine 5. This shift brings vastly improved visuals, realistic lighting, and more detailed environments to the iconic race. Alongside the graphical overhaul, the game introduces a new “Criterium” multiplayer mode, allowing players to create private lobbies and challenge friends directly for the first time.
Core Gameplay and Features

Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade: Experience the race like never before with completely reworked 3D assets, dynamic weather, and lifelike environments. The roads of the Grande Boucle, from the cobbles to the mountain peaks, look stunningly realistic.
New Multiplayer Mode: Create private lobbies in the new “Criterium” mode to race against friends. Customize stage types, lengths, and conditions to prove who is the best cyclist in your group.
Strategic Depth: Manage your rider’s stamina and energy with the new “Turbogel” mechanic, which provides a short burst of immunity to energy loss for decisive attacks.
Expanded Race Calendar: Tackle new challenges with the addition of the Flèche Wallonne and the Circuit Grand Est. Iconic climbs like the Mur de Huy and Mont Ventoux are faithfully recreated.
Unified Tech Base: The move to UE5 unifies the technology behind Tour de France and Pro Cycling Manager, ensuring consistent improvements and updates across both titles moving forward.

Key Details

Release Date: June 5, 2025
Developer: Cyanide Studio
Publisher: Nacon
Engine: Unreal Engine 5
Genre: Sports Simulation, Racing
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Tour de France 2025 vs Previous Titles

Vs. Tour de France 2024: The biggest change is the engine. Moving from the aging in-house engine to UE5 offers a generational leap in visual fidelity and physics. The addition of private multiplayer lobbies also addresses a long-standing community request absent in previous games.
Vs. Pro Cycling Manager: While Pro Cycling Manager focuses on team management and strategy from a director’s view, Tour de France 2025 puts you directly in the saddle, controlling the rider’s effort and tactics in real-time action.

Why It Matters
Tour de France 2025 is more than just a roster update; it’s a foundational reboot for the series. The switch to Unreal Engine 5 lays the groundwork for the future of cycling games, offering a level of immersion and visual polish that fans have been waiting for. Whether you’re a casual fan or a hardcore cyclist, this is the most beautiful and connected version of the Tour yet.