It had been in the air for a few days, due to some leaks, and today May 31st Milestone officially announced Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged, followed by the title with the models of the vehicles of the Mattel brand. It will be available fromthe 19th of October are PC (Steam ed Epic Games Store)PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S e Nintendo Switch and will come with beyond 130 vehiclesincluding for the first time, too motorcycle and ATV. You can pre-order from the official website.
For the occasion, a announcement trailerwhich you can see at the bottom of the news.
This is the description of the game:
CATEGORIES OF VEHICLES, ENVIRONMENTS AND GAME MECHANICS
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged will launch with over 130 vehicles, including, for the first time, motorcycles and ATVs. Stock, Powered, and Ultimate vehicle categories will differentiate performance, while players can further customize their driving style by using skill points to purchase specific perks and assemble their ideal vehicle.
Five distinct environments await players in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged, each featuring unique racing surfaces that impact vehicle performance for a more dynamic racing experience. Vehicles will also interact with different objects both on and off the track, making racing even more unpredictable.
In addition to a greater variety of vehicles and environments that open up more action-packed and strategic racing scenarios, driving and maneuvering skills are put to the test with the addition of two new skills, dodging and jumping. Side running will allow for tactical impacts against opponents, dodging obstacles and daring flips to the finish line, while players can pull off spectacular jumps anytime, anywhere. At the push of a button, drivers will have new opportunities to overtake opponents, discover hidden shortcuts and new stretches of track.
These innovations, together with the drift and boost functions already present in the first game, ensure that each race can offer a unique and exciting experience, giving players greater control over their destiny.
NEW GAME MODES AND ONLINE FEATURES
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged will feature a number of new game modes that add a next level of fun and challenge both online and offline, including events that push riders’ skills to the limit or teach them to master the art drift and avoid accidents with speed and precision. The fan-favorite two-player split-screen mode returns to fuel exciting couch duels, while a host of improvements, including the ability to party with friends and the addition of cross-play*, will ignite the game. multiplayer experience.
AN IMPROVED, STORY FOCUSED CAMPAIGN
A story-driven career mode featuring four original characters is another major addition to Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged. The background and personality of each character will be presented through animated cutscenes that immerse players in a captivating narrative, making their journey through the world of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged truly unforgettable.
POWER TO THE PLAYERS!
Player-generated content has played a huge part in the success of Hot Wheels Unleashed™, boasting over 1 million liveries and 400,000 tracks designed by Hot Wheels fans, that’s why Hot Wheels Unleashed™ 2 – Turbocharged is the chance to unleash the creativity of the players are even more extensive. The enhanced Track Editor will introduce new modules and special features that will increase the diversity of player-generated tracks, while an update to the Livery Editor will introduce the Sticker Editor for creating, saving and sharing original templates and shapes. To ensure everyone can enjoy the creations of their fellow players, all user-generated content will be shareable across platforms on launch day 1 of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged.
He has declared Luisa BixioMilestone CEO:
“We are very happy with the enthusiasm shown by the press and players for the first title, a global success that has reached more than 8 million players worldwide. Starting from solid foundations that have guaranteed us unanimous approval, with Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – Turbocharged we have decided to create a brand new gaming experience to further raise the bar of arcade fun. Having a partner like Mattel by our side is a source of great pride and we are ready to run even faster towards new shared goals.”
Mike DeLaet, Global Head of Digital Gaming at Mattel said:
“Having recently celebrated its 55th anniversary, the iconic Hot Wheels brand continues to ignite the spirit of challenge in consumers around the world through a seemingly endless variety of media, especially gaming. Following the huge success of Hot Wheels Unleashed™, we are thrilled to once again join forces with our talented partners at Milestone to bring fans an entirely new game with world-class graphics and even greater thrills.”
You can see the announcement trailer below
