Mattel, Inc. and Milestone have announced their upcoming release of Hot Wheels Unleashed. The all-new, action-packed, arcade-style racing game is set to release on September 30. Players can pre-order today for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Racers can drift, boost, jump and crash on Hot Wheels’ iconic orange tracks, in various single player game modes. Both online and offline multiplayer race modes will also be available, with split screen mode.
“We continue to focus on engaging consumers with our brands through gaming platforms,” said Andrew Chan, Head of Digital Gaming, Mattel. “Hot Wheels is all about encouraging the challenger spirit and Hot Wheels Unleashed brings that mission to life for gamers of all ages. Milestone’s expertise in racing game development has enabled us to transform the Hot Wheels brand into a compelling console and PC gaming experience for both current Hot Wheels fans and gamers who may be rediscovering the iconic brand.”
“Like many other team members who worked on the game, I’ve been playing with Hot Wheels since I was a child, and today I’m still a hungry Hot Wheels fan and collector,” said Michele Caletti, Executive Producer, Milestone. “This is the reason why we’re all so committed in delivering the purest and most authentic Hot Wheels gameplay experience ever in a videogame. We owe it to the Hot Wheels community and to our inner children.”
Hot Wheels Unleashed offers players the opportunity to drive the cars as if they were playing with the die-cast toys. The gameplay includes an extended choice of Hot Wheels vehicles with different attributes and rarity levels. Players can customize with the vehicles with different skins. Jaw-dropping tracks will be set in everyday-life locations, with special track pieces and interactive items. The game also features a revolutionary Track Editor, enabling players to customize tracks in any game environment and share them with the community.
For more information and where to pre-order, visit the official website
Published: Feb 25, 2021 11:30 am