{{short description|2019 racing video game}} {{Infobox video game | title = NASCAR Heat 4 | collapsible = | state = | image = File:NASCAR Heat 4 Box Art.jpg | caption = Cover art featuring [[Kevin Harvick]] and [[Tony Stewart]] | developer = [[Monster Games]] | publisher = [[704Games]] | series = [[NASCAR Heat (series)|NASCAR Heat]] | engine = | platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]]<br>[[PlayStation 4]]<br>[[Xbox One]] | released = September 13, 2019 | genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]] | modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] }} '''''NASCAR Heat 4''''' is a [[racing video game]] simulating the 2019 NASCAR season. It was developed by [[Monster Games]] and was published by [[704Games]] on September 13, 2019, for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Microsoft Windows]] via [[Steam (service)|Steam]]. [[Kevin Harvick]] is the cover athlete (for the first time since ''[[NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup]]'') for the regular release of the game along with [[Tony Stewart]], and [[Jeff Gordon]] is on the cover of the Gold Edition.<ref name="MT">{{cite web |last=Torres |first=Luis |date=July 6, 2019 |title=Harvick, Stewart and Gordon Represent NASCAR Heat 4 Cover |url=https://motorsportstribune.com/harvick-stewart-and-gordon-represent-nascar-heat-4-cover/ |website=Motorsports Tribune |accessdate=July 7, 2019 |archive-date=July 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707202830/https://motorsportstribune.com/harvick-stewart-and-gordon-represent-nascar-heat-4-cover/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The game was delisted from digital storefronts on December 31, 2024, and online servers were shut down on August 1, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Middler |first=Jordan |date=December 1, 2024 |title=All NASCAR video games are being delisted from digital stores next month |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/all-nascar-video-games-are-being-delisted-from-digital-stores-next-month/ |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=Video Games Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fields |first=Sarah |date=July 5, 2025 |title=NASCAR Heat Servers Are Shutting Down |url=https://gamerant.com/nascar-heat-servers-shutting-down-when-why/ |access-date=October 8, 2025 |website=Game Rant}}</ref>
==Gameplay== The Xtreme Dirt Tour returned to the game, and [[Tony Stewart]] is a driver and team owner in the series.<ref>{{cite web |last=Southers |first=Tim |date=July 6, 2019 |title=Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart kick off launch of NASCAR Heat 4 |url=https://www.motorsport.com/esports/news/kevin-harvick-tony-stewart-nascar-heat-4/4489962/ |website=Motorsport |accessdate=July 7, 2019 |archive-date=July 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706194852/https://www.motorsport.com/esports/news/kevin-harvick-tony-stewart-nascar-heat-4/4489962/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Players in career mode for the first time can start in any of the four series ([[NASCAR Cup Series|NASCAR Cup]], [[Xfinity Series|Xfinity]], [[Gander Outdoors Truck Series|Trucks]], and Xtreme Dirt).<ref>{{cite web |author=NASCAR staff |date=July 6, 2019 |title=Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart grace cover of NASCAR Heat 4 |url=https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/07/06/kevin-harvick-tony-stewart-cover-nascar-heat-4/ |website=[[NASCAR]] |accessdate=July 7, 2019 |archive-date=July 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707202830/https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/07/06/kevin-harvick-tony-stewart-cover-nascar-heat-4/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Additional updates to the game included different tire compounds for different track types<ref>{{cite web |last=Good |first=Owen S. |date=July 6, 2019 |title=NASCAR Heat 4 returns to answer more fans' requests in September |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/6/20684347/nascar-heat-4-release-dates-pc-xbox-one-ps4 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |accessdate=July 7, 2019 |archive-date=July 7, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707001132/https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/6/20684347/nascar-heat-4-release-dates-pc-xbox-one-ps4 |url-status=live }}</ref> and a track map.<ref name="MT" /> Also, custom cars now have an open number choice from 0-99 (including 00–09) for both quick race and career mode.
==Downloadable content== Paid [[downloadable content]] packages are available.<ref name="MT" /> The downloadable content for pre-ordering is the ability to race [[Martinsville Speedway]] at night.<ref name="MT" /> Although later on in 2019, the Martinsville night race would be a playable option in the game without the need for a download.
==Reception== {{Video game reviews | MC = (PS4) 70/100<ref name="mc-ps4">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-heat-4/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4 |title=NASCAR Heat 4 for PlayStation 4 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=February 15, 2022 |archive-date=February 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216042930/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/nascar-heat-4 |url-status=live }}</ref><br/>(XONE) 74/100<ref name="mc-xone">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-heat-4/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one |title=NASCAR Heat 4 for Xbox One Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=February 15, 2022 |archive-date=February 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216043025/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/nascar-heat-4 |url-status=live }}</ref> | GI = 7.25/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Kato |first1=Matthew |title=NASCAR Heat 4 Review – Pit Stop Adjustments |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nascar-heat-4/nascar-heat-4-review-pit-stop-adjustments |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916043522/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nascar-heat-4/nascar-heat-4-review-pit-stop-adjustments |url-status=live |archive-date=September 16, 2019 |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |date=10 September 2019 |access-date=13 February 2022}}</ref> | HCG = 4.5/5<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wells |first1=Cory |title=Review: NASCAR Heat 4 |url=https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-nascar-heat-4/357393/ |website=Hardcore Gamer |date=15 September 2019 |access-date=13 February 2022 |archive-date=16 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216042958/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-nascar-heat-4/357393/ |url-status=live }}</ref> }} ''NASCAR Heat 4'' received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator [[Metacritic]].
Matthew Kato of ''[[Game Informer]]'' called this iteration of ''NASCAR Heat'' the strongest, noting that its flaws made it more admirable than excellent. The online mode and [[Artificial intelligence in video games|AI]] were also criticized for being subpar and the career mode was deemed adequate.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Kato|first=Matthew|title=NASCAR Heat 4 Review - NASCAR Heat 4 Review – Pit Stop Adjustments|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nascar-heat-4/nascar-heat-4-review-pit-stop-adjustments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916043522/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nascar-heat-4/nascar-heat-4-review-pit-stop-adjustments|url-status=live|archive-date=September 16, 2019|access-date=2022-02-15|magazine=Game Informer|language=en}}</ref>
===Accolades=== The game was nominated for "Game, Franchise Racing" at the NAVGTR Awards.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 13, 2020 |title=2019 Nominees |url=https://navgtr.org/2019-nominees/ |website=National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers |accessdate=January 23, 2020 |archive-date=January 27, 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200127065024/https://navgtr.org/2019-nominees/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==References== {{Reflist}} {{Portal|Video games}}
==External links== * {{Official website|http://www.nascarheat.com/}}
{{NASCAR video games|state=autocollapse}} {{Monster Games}}
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