A NetEase developer known as Dahua Studios has just announced that it's working on an upcoming racing game for mobile in conjunction with Codemasters, and it will enter into open beta this month. The game is called Racing Master. It's a real-time simulation racer that's utilizing the Unreal 4 engine as well as some proprietary Codemasters tech, who just so happens to be a developer with a slew of famous racers under its belt, such as DiRT, GRID, and F1.

Above, you can watch the official trailer for Racing Master. While the majority is a cinematic, there appear to be a few quick glimpses of gameplay. More or less, the title looks a lot like Codemasters' GRID series, which makes sense since the game is utilizing the developer's proprietary EGO technology.

Details are still light, but we already know the game will offer multi-platform play, with Android and iOS versions already announced. Further platforms will be revealed at a later date. A regional open beta will start this month for those who live in the US and Canada, though the specific date is still unknown. The game will feature real-world tracks, races will take place in real-time, and there will be a multiplayer focus. There's no word yet how the game will be monetized, but since this is a NetEase title, it's probably a safe bet to expect a free-to-play release that will be stuffed with in-app purchases.

Racing Master isn't yet listed on the Play Store, though eager fans can pre-register on the official website.

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UPDATE: 2021/03/24 8:17am PDT BY MATTHEW SHOLTZ

Racing Master speeds its way onto the Play Store as an open beta

Codemasters and NetEase have finally provided an exact date for the first open beta for their upcoming mobile racer Racing Master. This open beta will start today at 07:30 pm (PDT), and access will end at 07:30 pm (PDT) on April 24, so this beta will last for a month for gamers in the US and Canada.

The following game modes are available in this test:

1. Track Trial: Drive your favorite car on different tracks.

2. Quick Race: No scores or ranks. Just enjoy the thrill of racing.

3. Qualifier: Compete and see who’s the better driver.

4. Casual Race: Only Solo Chase is available in this test.

The new Play Store listing offers a quick rundown of what players can expect from the open beta in the What's New section, and as you can see, more than a few racing modes will be on offer, including a casual solo mode for those that prefer to race alone. Like most beta tests, bugs and other issues may crop up, and so far, the number of supported devices appears to be limited.

As it stands, Racing Master is a beefy title, clocking in at a little over 4 GB, so you may want to preload the racer before the servers go live this evening. So if this sounds like something you'd like to do, you can install the title through the new Play Store listing linked below for your convenience.