Apex Point

Simulation· Open World· Racing· Automobile Sim

Early access since Mar 2023

Apex Point is an open world game that aims to immerge you into the Japanese car culture by providing a huge variety of customizations and race types so you can choose your own path

85% positive · 1,956 reviews

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In early access, content planned but development status unclear

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In early access, content planned but development status unclear

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Content Planned

Development Uncertain

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $18.99

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Evaluation

Apex Point has been in Early Access since March 4, 2023, built in Unity 3D. In October 2023, the developer announced a full remake of the game in Unreal Engine 5, promising that existing owners would not need to repurchase it. Since then, the studio has been primarily focused on the UE5 rebuild rather than the current Unity version. By February 2025, the original Unity developer (Moh) publicly stepped away from the Unreal team, noting he could not adapt to the new engine quickly enough. A separate post from another team member around the same time explained the studio was in a financially difficult situation, with most resources going toward the UE5 development. The team clarified that the Unity version would no longer receive new content — only occasional small updates from a former member working independently. In June 2025, the game was renamed to "Apex Point: Prologue" on Steam to make room for a new store page being prepared for the UE5 version. A small patch (V0.04) shipped on June 21, 2025, focused on graphics and bug fixes, but the developer noted explicitly this had nothing to do with the UE5 progress. In August 2025, the studio announced a partnership with Dynamic Map Platform (DMP), a Japanese precision mapping data provider, to bring real-world road data into the UE5 version. In October 2025, the studio also confirmed they were finishing a mobile game project (CRASHED!) intended to help fund Apex Point's ongoing development, and reiterated that the current Unity build would be removed from purchase by 2026, though existing owners would keep access and automatically receive the UE5 version. In December 2025, the team shared an early in-engine preview of Daikoku Futo (a real Tokyo location) built using DMP's laser-scan data — the first tangible visual progress on the UE5 version. On March 4, 2026, the studio published a public roadmap for Apex Point UE5, outlining the planned content for the first major release package. However, they deliberately withheld release dates to avoid pressure, and stated that the budget required to develop the UE5 version comfortably was still not secured. They noted the next immediate priority was finalizing CRASHED!, after which the full team would return to Apex Point development. The situation is one of clear ongoing intent and meaningful progress signals, but also genuine financial uncertainty. The studio has been transparent about its struggles, and the core promise — a full UE5 rebuild delivered to existing owners — remains unfulfilled and without a committed timeline.

Evidence

Public roadmap for Apex Point UE5 released, outlining planned content for the first package. Developer deliberately withheld dates and stated the budget needed to proceed comfortably is still missing. Studio plans to finish mobile project CRASHED! first, then return 100% to Apex Point.

news post · Mar 4, 2026 source content planned

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Studio confirms work on a mobile game to help fund Apex Point. The current Unity version will be removed from purchase by 2026, but existing owners will retain access and automatically receive the UE5 version. Internal roadmap being defined.

news post · Oct 29, 2025 source content planned

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Details

Developer

Apex Studio

Publisher

Apex Studio

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Racing Simulation Automobile Sim Open World Realistic First-Person Driving 3D Early Access Third Person Indie Choose Your Own Adventure Exploration

About this game

Apex Point is an open world racing simulator that takes place in Japan and is created in Unity 3D. Featuring detailed yet accessible first-person customization and tuning, players can modify their cars to suit any of the multiple available racing types, be it drag racing, drifting, street racing or fully legal track racing. In Apex Point, players can live their automotive dreams, swapping between disciplines at their will, building their career as both a racer and car enthusiast.

Important note:

Apex Point is an early access which means that it is unfinished and will lack content/might have some bugs that will be fixed ASAP

Current Features:

Open world gameplay with dynamic environment

First person mechanic mode

Intelligent traffic system

Simulator/Sim-Cade physics system with authentic characteristics for each car

Dynamic weather system with day/night cycles, dynamic seasons and celestial events

A plethora of performance and cosmetic parts for each car allowing for drift, drag and grip setups

Exterior and interior modification

Weight and aerodynamic simulation which responds to what is installed on the vehicle

Fine tuning for parts including tire pressure, ride height, camber, toe, steering angle, wastegate pressure, ECU and more

Dynamic exhaust sounds which respond to the modifications installed

Turbo flutter which occurs when running BOV delete setups. Additionally, each BOV has its own sound

Echo in tunnels and multi-level car parks

Gamepad and wheel + H-Shifter support with force feedback

A wide range of settings that allow all players to personalize their driving experience to their tastes, from visual wheel rotation settings to ABS, ESC and TCS

Realistic game economy that mirrors real world prices

Multiple methods of income generation, from racing to fixing cars and selling them on at a profit or parting unregistered cars out

Realistic dyno simulation system that calculates both horsepower and torque at the wheels (WHP & WTQ) based on RPM and engine load after drivetrain power loss

Realistic engine swaps and conversions for cars

Authentic part wear system that is based on the mileage of the car and other variables

Smart tire system that stretches the tire based on rim size so you can have different fitments for different styles

Paint booth system where you can paint part by part, including the engine and suspension system + more

Photo mode so you can take cool pictures of your awesome builds and make your friends jealous

Animated engine parts

Animated body parts

Working gauges, odometer, stall lights and more

Multiple camera settings for each car so you can enjoy driving from your preferred camera angle

Road legality check system whereby your car must be road legal if you want to avoid losing money upon selling the car/potential trouble if you are caught driving an illegal vehicle out on the streets.

Planned Content:

Adding more races with different types

Wide variety of cars from different nations

Expanding the map to cover the legendary Expressway and nearby cities, with the aim of linking them to tight and technical (Touge) mountain passes