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[Grand Theft Scratchy]

Milestone has released a new trailer and screenshots for Hot Wheels Unleashed unveiling the “Skyscraper” gameplay environment.

In contrast to the first environment, the rusty and dark “Garage,” Skyscraper is based in a construction site where verticality takes center stage, and includes tracks set on three different floors of the building under construction.

The trailer also unveiled six new vehicles out of the over 60 available in the game at launch. The new cars are Bump Around, Mountain Mauler, Sandivore, Boom Car, Buns of Steel, Fast Gassin, and Motosaurus.

Hot Wheels Unleashed is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on September 30.

Watch the trailer below. View the screenshots at the gallery.

Hot Wheels Unleashed ‘Skyscraper’ trailer, screenshots

Milestone has released a new trailer and screenshots for Hot Wheels Unleashed unveiling the “Skyscraper” gameplay environment.

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Not gonna lie, the boosting made me think of MotorStorm. It looks pretty decent.

 

[Cravis]

I am just not feeling this one at all. Seems it’s getting pushed harder than it would in any other year just due to the drought we’re having.

 

[CamHostage]

They should let you replace the motor sounds with just different kids going, "Vrrrrrrroooooooooommmmmmmm...."

Looks fun. Sort of basic racing mechanics (and there's big draw-in at 1:15 that I hope is eliminated in the final,) just sort of line driving with a powerslide system and some boosts and a few shortcut systems, but it's cute and it's fast. I'm interested in seeing how the Track Builder functions.

 

[IbizaPocholo]

1 school + infinite tracks + tons of cars = endless fun! Discover the College Campus and build your tracks among the classroom, the lab, and the library.

 

[Raphael]

Suprisingly looks like it could be fun.

 

[GuinGuin]

I think it looks really cool. Reminds me of that live action Speed Racer movie.

 

[Zannegan]

The mid-air steering on that boost jump made me think of Excite-trucks, which is one of the most criminally underrated arcade racers, IMO.

I have no nostalgia for the cars themselves, but the game looks fun so far.

 

[stranno]

I think it looks really cool. Reminds me of that live action Speed Racer movie.

The Speed Racer games were really cool as well, including the Java and DS versions.

 

[Excess]

So this is basically the Forza Hot-Wheels DLC as a full game. Looks like a wholesome game for kids. Neat.

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[GuinGuin]

So this is basically the Forza Hot-Wheels DLC as a full game. Looks like a wholesome game for kids. Neat.

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Do kids even play with these anymore? I think it's solidly aimed at middle aged men.

 

[Hustler]

Do kids even play with these anymore? I think it's solidly aimed at middle aged men.

Do kids still play with Hotwheels? Of course they do, maybe just younger than you think. My son played with them a ton up until he turned 6 or so.

 

[Enjay]

That is an excellent cg trailer which will look nothing like the actual game they sell.

 

[GuinGuin]

That is an excellent cg trailer which will look nothing like the actual game they sell.

It's real tho

 

[Enjay]

It's real tho

"pre alpha" and probably running off of some computer.

 

[Lupin3]

Tracks look way too wide. Lacks intensity. But hey... "pre-alpha".

Could still be fun to play with the kids.

 

[ReBurn]

"pre alpha" and probably running off of some computer.

All video games run off of some computer.

 

[Grand Theft Scratchy]

That is an excellent cg trailer which will look nothing like the actual game they sell.

Of all the games you could accuse of having CG trailers masquerading as gameplay, you choose Hot Wheels?

What about its graphics looks unbelievable to you?

 

[RoadHazard]

Doesn't look terrible. I'm fucking aching for a decent arcade racer.

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

I've been collecting Hot Wheels recently and now I really want to play it. Hopefully a demo is on they way!

 

[GuinGuin]

I've been collecting Hot Wheels recently and now I really want to play it. Hopefully a demo is on they way!

Made by Milestone the folks behind MotoGP.

Milestone - Racing Videogames

Over 20 years of passion for racing. We are more than 200 professionals who write the history of racing video games every day. Based in Milan, Italy.

milestone.it

 

[IbizaPocholo]

Tricks, jumps and crazy off-track races. This is the Skatepark, guys. Have a look at the new #HotWheelsUnleashed Environment!

 

[CamHostage]

OK, now that's more like it! All the trailers so far have just shown regular tracks with loops (which doesn't seem to matter much since your car defies gravity) and some jumps, but the wind machines and the track divider are nice obstacles that could really mix up a race.

Looking forward to what can be done with this game in the Track Builder mode...

 

[Ozzy Onya A2Z]

OK, now that's more like it! All the trailers so far have just shown regular tracks with loops (which doesn't seem to matter much since your car defies gravity) and some jumps, but the wind machines and the track divider are nice obstacles that could really mix up a race.

Looking forward to what can be done with this game in the Track Builder mode...

The track editor is the part that really interests me. I hope they have a share/matchmaking system with player generated content.

 

[CamHostage]

The track editor is the part that really interests me. I hope they have a share/matchmaking system with player generated content.

Sounds like it does have some of that.

CREATE THE SHAPE OF YOUR TRACK​

Waiting to host your races are enormous interactive environments with their own distinguishing features, where every object can become an integral part of the track.
Unleash your creativity with the most exciting track editor ever! Build your track by taking advantage of what surrounds you, and create amazing layouts inside and outside the race course. Bend and stretch the iconic "orange piece", add loops, special boosters, obstacles and special elements to make an incredible amusement park for your races.
Share your craziest creations online and try those of other players.

 

[Knightime_X]

That is an excellent cg trailer which will look nothing like the actual game they sell.

If you were talking about Nintendo Switch you're definitely not wrong.

 

[SegaManAU]

My Son & I are going to play the shit out of this game!

 

[Oddvintagechap]

I have no interest in this, but it looks nice.

 

[Reindeer]

Looks a bit dull, needs weapons and powerups to spice things up.

 

[Raphael]

Made by Milestone the folks behind MotoGP.

Milestone - Racing Videogames

Over 20 years of passion for racing. We are more than 200 professionals who write the history of racing video games every day. Based in Milan, Italy.

milestone.it

Oh God, i spent so much time with moto GP as a kid. Those guys still around?! This actually has me even more interested.

Edit: nevermind, sorry. I thought of stunt GP lol.

 

[Hulk_Smash]

Looks a bit dull, needs weapons and powerups to spice things up.

God no. We don’t need yet another car combat game. Especially one that would be tacked on like the sonic racing games.

The most fun this game will have will be couch MP. That’s what I think this game is made for. Online MP too but not as much.

I think it’s refreshing to finally have a racing game that is ABOUT. RACING.

Not open world bullshit like Forza Horizon and Need 4 Speed have become. And not car combat which most devs can’t seem to do well for some reason. Besides we’ve had a ton of those over the past 5-7 years.

 

[M.W.]

Preordered the Ultimate Edition.

(For my son's Birthday of course)

Game looks amaze.

 

[M.W.]

Oh and also

 

[00_Zer0]

Looking better and better! Getting this on Steam.

 

[BobbyColtrane]

this looks like a lot of fun.

if you could buy a hot wheels car in a store and enter a code to get that car in the game, they would really be on to something.

 

[LimanimaPT]

Reminds me of Wipeout.

this looks like a lot of fun.

if you could buy a hot wheels car in a store and enter a code to get that car in the game, they would really be on to something.

This is actually a very good idea. In game purchases but at least we would get something real...
But hey, why do that? People would buy the virtual cars for $10 anyway in exchange for nothing...

 

[buenoblue]

Milestone are trash. All the racing games they make have weird hitching and look terrible.

 

[Nozz-A-La]

I’m not sure why but I hadn’t paid any attention to this game, but now I’ve watched a few videos it actually looks really fun.

 

[carlosrox]

This game actually looks pretty damn cool!