The Super Mario Bros. Movie may be dominating the conversation right now, but Disney has probably found the perfect time to launch their Mario Kart clone Disney Speedstorm.
The game launches on PC and all major consoles today, and we have a new launch trailer to commemorate the release. Check this out:
Welcome to Disney Speedstorm! Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience from the creators of the Asphalt series!
While fans expect other Disney IP characters to join the game, like Marvel and Star Wars heroes, the launch for Speedstorm is filled with Disney originals, including characters from Hercules, Monsters Inc., The Jungle Book, and Mulan. Of course, we shouldn’t forget the OG Disney mascots like Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse.
I’m guessing Disney could be expecting some cross-promotion with the game regarding releasing films. With the game promising multiple seasons, we should expect more characters and cosmetics to release over time. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ariel becomes playable in May, around the premiere of the live-action Little Mermaid.
So far, the game has been getting good reviews. Kart-racing games may not be hard to pull off, but with Disney’s rich bank of characters, I can imagine Speedstorm running for a long time.
Disney Speedstorm is free-to-play for PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
