Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged announced: Release date, system requirements, and more

Modified May 31, 2023 18:18 GMT

Milestone S.r.l. announces their upcoming arcade racer, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged (Image via Milestone S.r.l.) — Milestone S.r.l. announces its upcoming arcade racer, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged (Image via Milestone S.r.l.)

Milestone S.r.l., the team behind games like the MotoGP and Ride series, recently announced its upcoming racing game, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged. The previous title in the Hot Wheels Unleashed series was one of the most underrated arcade racing games of all time, although the newly announced sequel will come with a host of key additions.

The announcement of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged arrived with a bombastic trailer showcasing the game's various new features and the vastly expanded roster of Hot Wheels cars, trucks, and other newly added vehicle types. The trailer also shows players the outdoor tracks, a new addition to the game.

Here's everything you need to know about Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged, from its official release date to the PC system requirements.

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What is the release date for Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged?

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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged is scheduled to release on October 19, 2023, as a cross-gen title, i.e., available on current-gen (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S) as well as previous-gen consoles (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One), alongside PC. Like the previous title, the sequel gets a dedicated Nintendo Switch release.

The announcement trailer showed several additions to the sequel, including outdoor tracks, which are significantly larger than any from the previous game, and new vehicle types, such as bikes, monster trucks, and ATVs, to name a few. The trailer also hinted at multiple surface types, boost jumping, and sideshifting.

What are the PC system requirements for Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged?

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Milestone S.r.l. has revealed the game's PC system requirements, which is not a huge step up from its previous titles. Listed below are the complete PC system requirements for the upcoming sequel to Hot Wheels Unleashed:

Minimum system requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 8.1 64-Bit or later
Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6350
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 / GeForce GTX 1050
DirectX: Version 11

Recommended system requirements

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 8.1 64-Bit or later
Processor: Intel Core i7-5820K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580
DirectX: Version 11

What are the different editions of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged?

Much like any other modern release, Milestone S.r.l.'s upcoming arcade racing title is offered in three distinct editions, i.e., a Standard Edition, a Deluxe Edition, and a Legendary Edition. Here's a breakdown of all the different editions of Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged:

Standard Edition ($49.99)