Gameloft announced that it’s delaying the release ofDisney Speedstormto 2023. This unfortunate news comes as the free-to-play racing game was slated to release for various consoles in 2022.
First revealed during a Nintendo Direct back in February,Disney Speedstormis a kart racer featuring beloved Disney and Pixar characters, each with special abilities to help players finish in first place. The gameplay trailers show colorful go-carts zipping across themed maps based on movies likeMonsters Inc.andPirates of the Caribbean.
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Theinitial reaction toDisney Speedstormwas that it could rivalMario Kart, and gamers seemed excited to try it out. However, they will have to wait until 2023 for its release. In an announcement onDisney Speedstorm’s official website, Gameloft made the decision to delay the game’s worldwide release to ensure that it meets expectations. The video game developer noted that it wants to provide players with an immersive racing experience, customization options, and various game modes, among others. It also stated that theDisney Speedstormteam had been working diligently to finish the game, making sure that it captures the magic of players' favorite Disney and Pixar characters.
Video game delays are common, especially if developers are working to perfect certain features. In the case ofDisney Speedstorm, Gameloft made it different from similar kart racing games by adding Racer Classes to cater to different play styles. This includes the Speedster, Brawler, Defender, and Trickster—all of them have unique skills and will get specific stat bonuses. Plus, considering Gameloft’s work withDisney Dreamlight Valley,Disney Speedstormmight have car and character customizationsas well, which might require more effort from the developers.
Players could also expect more Disney and Pixar characters to appear inDisney Speedstorm.The game has an interesting roster so far with the likes of Mulan, Hercules, andBaloo the Bear. It would be interesting to see some Marvel andStar Warsracers and their special abilities in the future as well. Only time will tell if these characters will really show up inDisney Speedstorm, and whether they will be exclusive DLCs.
Disney Speedstormis in development.
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