# NASCAR Heat 4 > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NASCAR_Heat_4 > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/NASCAR_Heat_4.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASCAR_Heat_4 > Source revision: 1344330889 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2019 racing video game 2019 video game NASCAR Heat 4 Cover art featuring Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart Developer Monster Games Publisher 704Games Series NASCAR Heat Platforms Microsoft Windows PlayStation 4 Xbox One Release September 13, 2019 Genre Racing Modes Single-player, multiplayer ***NASCAR Heat 4*** is a [racing video game](/source/Racing_video_game) simulating the 2019 NASCAR season. It was developed by [Monster Games](/source/Monster_Games) and was published by [704Games](/source/704Games) on September 13, 2019, for [PlayStation 4](/source/PlayStation_4), [Xbox One](/source/Xbox_One) and [Microsoft Windows](/source/Microsoft_Windows) via [Steam](/source/Steam_(service)). [Kevin Harvick](/source/Kevin_Harvick) is the cover athlete (for the first time since *[NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup](/source/NASCAR_2005%3A_Chase_for_the_Cup)*) for the regular release of the game along with [Tony Stewart](/source/Tony_Stewart), and [Jeff Gordon](/source/Jeff_Gordon) is on the cover of the Gold Edition.[1] The game was delisted from digital storefronts on December 31, 2024, and online servers were shut down on August 1, 2025.[2][3] ## Gameplay The Xtreme Dirt Tour returned to the game, and [Tony Stewart](/source/Tony_Stewart) is a driver and team owner in the series.[4] Players in career mode for the first time can start in any of the four series ([NASCAR Cup](/source/NASCAR_Cup_Series), [Xfinity](/source/Xfinity_Series), [Trucks](/source/Gander_Outdoors_Truck_Series), and Xtreme Dirt).[5] Additional updates to the game included different tire compounds for different track types[6] and a track map.[1] 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](/source/Downloadable_content) packages are available.[1] The downloadable content for pre-ordering is the ability to race [Martinsville Speedway](/source/Martinsville_Speedway) at night.[1] Although later on in 2019, the Martinsville night race would be a playable option in the game without the need for a download. ## Reception Reception Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic (PS4) 70/100[7] (XONE) 74/100[8] Review scores Publication Score Game Informer 7.25/10[9] Hardcore Gamer 4.5/5[10] *NASCAR Heat 4* received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic). Matthew Kato of *[Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer)* called this iteration of *NASCAR Heat* the strongest, noting that its flaws made it more admirable than excellent. The online mode and [AI](/source/Artificial_intelligence_in_video_games) were also criticized for being subpar and the career mode was deemed adequate.[11] ### Accolades The game was nominated for "Game, Franchise Racing" at the NAVGTR Awards.[12] ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-MT_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-MT_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-MT_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-MT_1-3) Torres, Luis (July 6, 2019). ["Harvick, Stewart and Gordon Represent NASCAR Heat 4 Cover"](https://motorsportstribune.com/harvick-stewart-and-gordon-represent-nascar-heat-4-cover/). *Motorsports Tribune*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190707202830/https://motorsportstribune.com/harvick-stewart-and-gordon-represent-nascar-heat-4-cover/) from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Middler, Jordan (December 1, 2024). ["All NASCAR video games are being delisted from digital stores next month"](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/all-nascar-video-games-are-being-delisted-from-digital-stores-next-month/). *Video Games Chronicle*. Retrieved October 8, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Fields, Sarah (July 5, 2025). ["NASCAR Heat Servers Are Shutting Down"](https://gamerant.com/nascar-heat-servers-shutting-down-when-why/). *Game Rant*. Retrieved October 8, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Southers, Tim (July 6, 2019). ["Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart kick off launch of NASCAR Heat 4"](https://www.motorsport.com/esports/news/kevin-harvick-tony-stewart-nascar-heat-4/4489962/). *Motorsport*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190706194852/https://www.motorsport.com/esports/news/kevin-harvick-tony-stewart-nascar-heat-4/4489962/) from the original on July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** NASCAR staff (July 6, 2019). ["Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart grace cover of NASCAR Heat 4"](https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/07/06/kevin-harvick-tony-stewart-cover-nascar-heat-4/). *[NASCAR](/source/NASCAR)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190707202830/https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2019/07/06/kevin-harvick-tony-stewart-cover-nascar-heat-4/) from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Good, Owen S. (July 6, 2019). ["NASCAR Heat 4 returns to answer more fans' requests in September"](https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/6/20684347/nascar-heat-4-release-dates-pc-xbox-one-ps4). *[Polygon](/source/Polygon_(website))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190707001132/https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/6/20684347/nascar-heat-4-release-dates-pc-xbox-one-ps4) from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-mc-ps4_7-0)** ["NASCAR Heat 4 for PlayStation 4 Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-heat-4/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220216042930/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/nascar-heat-4) from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-mc-xone_8-0)** ["NASCAR Heat 4 for Xbox One Reviews"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/nascar-heat-4/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one). *[Metacritic](/source/Metacritic)*. [CBS Interactive](/source/CBS_Interactive). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220216043025/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/nascar-heat-4) from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Kato, Matthew (10 September 2019). ["NASCAR Heat 4 Review – Pit Stop Adjustments"](https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nascar-heat-4/nascar-heat-4-review-pit-stop-adjustments). *[Game Informer](/source/Game_Informer)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190916043522/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nascar-heat-4/nascar-heat-4-review-pit-stop-adjustments) from the original on September 16, 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Wells, Cory (15 September 2019). ["Review: NASCAR Heat 4"](https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-nascar-heat-4/357393/). *Hardcore Gamer*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220216042958/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-nascar-heat-4/357393/) from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Kato, Matthew. ["NASCAR Heat 4 Review - NASCAR Heat 4 Review – Pit Stop Adjustments"](https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nascar-heat-4/nascar-heat-4-review-pit-stop-adjustments). *Game Informer*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190916043522/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/nascar-heat-4/nascar-heat-4-review-pit-stop-adjustments) from the original on September 16, 2019. Retrieved 2022-02-15. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["2019 Nominees"](https://navgtr.org/2019-nominees/). *National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers*. January 13, 2020. 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