Hot Wheels Unleashed cover art

Hot Wheels Unleashed

2021MilestoneXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Collect the best vehicles in the Hot Wheels universe, build spectacular tracks and dive into breathtaking races. The most iconic and sought after Hot Wheels vehicles are waiting for you. Get ready to make them race at full speed!

What it feels like

High-speed arcade racing with breathtaking velocity and flow captures the kinetic rush of play. The lighthearted, mischievous tone of Hot Wheels invites experimentation and fun with vehicles and tracks. Winning races and progressing through championships carries a swelling sense of hard-won victory.

Exhilarating78%
Playful68%
Triumphant55%

What it's about

Racing competition and athletic achievement form the primary subject and goal structure.

Sports72%

How it plays

Racing and driving vehicles is the definitional core mechanic of the entire game. Players collect and customize Hot Wheels vehicles before entering races, selecting their preferred car for competition. Building spectacular custom tracks is explicitly mentioned as a core feature alongside racing.

Vehicular Control95%
Loadout Customization62%
Level Editor & UGC52%
Loot & Drops48%

How it looks and sounds

Hot Wheels is iconic for bright, saturated colors defining the visual identity of the franchise. The arcade, family-friendly aesthetic leans toward playful, approachable character and vehicle design.

Vibrant Color74%
Cute35%

How it's structured

The game features a bounded story arc with racing progression through various championships and tournaments. Online and local PvP racing is explicitly highlighted as a central feature with multiple multiplayer modes. While multiplayer is present, single-player racing campaigns and progression form a substantial core mode.

Campaign72%
Competitive PvP68%
Single-Player65%
Local Co-op58%
Handcrafted World55%

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Ride 372% match

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