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Hot Wheels Unleashed is a new racing game coming out in 2021 from developer Milestone and Embracer Group publisher Koch Media, who have a history of working on big racing franchises like MotoGP, WRC2 and Monster Energy Supercross.
The newest adaptation of the world-famous Hot Wheels™ toy franchise will include crossover DLC content with several well known brands, including big pop culture names like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Snoopy and DC Comics’ Batman and big car culture names like Chevy, Dodge and Aston Martin.
How to get Hot Wheels Unleashed Early Access
If you want to get Hot Wheels Unleashed Early Access, you’ll need to buy the Ultimate Stunt Edition. It’s a digital only version that includes the Early Access bonus on all platforms, and will let you play on September 27, 2021.
Early Access Launch Times for Hot Wheels Unleashed
- PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5 — 00:00 BST / 16:00 PST / 18:00 CST
- Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S — 14:00 BST / 06:00 PST / 08:00 CST
- Nintendo Switch — 00:00 BST / 16:00 PST / 18:00 CST
What is the Hot Wheels Unleashed Release Date?
Hot Wheels Unleashed releases on September 30, 2021. If you get the Ultimate Stunt Edition then you can play it three days before people who bought the cheaper versions of the game.
This seems to be becoming an industry trend, as SEGA also made this move on Sonic Colors Ultimate, Lost Judgment and Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania.
Pre Order Bonuses in Hot Wheels Unleashed Standard Edition
- Full Game (Digital Edition)
- Sports Cars Pack
Pre Order Bonuses in Hot Wheels Unleashed Challenge Accepted Edition in the US
- Full Game (Physical Edition)
- Bone Shaker™ Diecast with Exclusive Livery
- Steelbook Case
- Hot Wheels™ Street Beasts™ Pack
- Double-Sided Poster
Pre Order Bonuses in Hot Wheels Unleashed Challenge Accepted Edition in Europe and the rest of the world
- Full Game (Physical Edition)
- Bone Shaker™ Diecast with Exclusive Livery
- Steelbook Case
- Double-Sided Poster
- Hot Wheels™ Pass Vol. 1
Pre Order Bonuses in Hot Wheels Unleashed Collector’s Edition
- Full Game (Digital Edition)
- Sports Cars Pack
- Hot Wheels™ Pass Vol. 1
Pre Order Bonuses in Hot Wheels Unleashed Ultimate Stunt Edition
- Full Game (Digital Edition)
- Sports Cars Pack
- Hot Wheels™ Street Beasts™ Pack
- Hot Wheels™ Pass Vol. 1
- Hot Wheels™ Pass Vol. 2
- 3 Days Early Access
What platforms can I play Hot Wheels Unleashed on?
Hot Wheels Unleashed is available on every big platform other than mobile. That means you can play it on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Nintendo Switch.
Is Hot Wheels Unleashed on Xbox Game Pass?
Hot Wheels Unleashed is not currently set to arrive on game pass. It is being released on both Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S however, so things may change in the future. If they do, we’ll update this page.
Does Hot Wheels Unleashed have crossplay or cross progression?
Although you can play online, Hot Wheels Unleashed has no crossplay, or cross progression whatsoever. You’ll need to stick to whichever platform you started the game on and make sure you’re keeping a copy of your save in the cloud!
Where can I pre order Hot Wheels Unleashed?
The Ultimate Stunt Edition of Hot Wheels Unleashed can be bought here:
The Collector’s Edition of Hot Wheels Unleashed is on sale here:
The Standard Edition of Hot Wheels Unleashed can be grabbed here:
If you want a physical copy, then these are the links for you:
Purchase Hot Wheels Unleashed at Amazon US
Purchase Hot Wheels Unleashed at Amazon UK
Do you know the release time on Steam?
Steam games can release at different times, but the majority of Steam games are released at 10:00 PST / 18:00 BST. I reckon it’ll be then.