Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 looks to jump back into the spotlight – Hands-on impressions

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The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship circuit has gained a lot of steam and popularity in the United States over the past few years. And, it’s also trying to make gains in the gaming industry. Publisher Milestone has released an annual Monster Energy Supercross game since 2018. The first title of that franchise made significant headway in the world of sports and racing games, but there have been some slips — or crashes, to be more exact — in the franchise. Now, Milestone has a chance to get back on track with Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6.

Monster Energy Supercross 6 makes use of the Unreal Engine, a system that can yield some pretty mixed results, particularly with regard to racing games. NASCAR 21: Ignition, which dealt with a series of turning and crash bugs, among others, is a good example of just that.

For Supercross 6, Milestone touted that this year’s game would feature a refined racing experience. This includes improved AI, a tweaked physics system, and different animations that will activate depending on the terrain of the track. One major issue that I had with Supercross 5 was that the AI and physics systems didn’t feel in tune, and that would lead to some pretty wacky pile-ups and crashes.

That doesn’t seem to be the case this year, as the AI does look more consistent — sure, the computer will take bad routes at times and fall of course. But, at least the AI doesn’t trip over itself on regular cadence regardless of difficulty, a pleasant change from 2022.

Aside from the gameplay changes, Milestone has added a series of other features to Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6. Crossplay has been introduced into the title, as has a new