Hot Wheels Unleashed is a racing game played from a third-person perspective.

In the game, the player assumes control of vehicles from the Hot Wheels franchise, and races against other opponents in miniature tracks set in various everyday locations and environments, such as a garage, kitchen, and bedroom.

[2] The game also features a career mode, a time trial, and a track editor.

[7] According to Cardini, the development team desired to accurately replicate Hot Wheels vehicles to a "1:1 ratio" in the game.

[6] Cardini described the in-game garage as the "inspiration to the entire game", noting its many characteristics.

[9] The game was released on September 30 the same year for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Series S.[10] Milestone also had plans to support the game extensively with downloadable content upon launch.

[28] Hot Wheels Unleashed was the fourth best selling title in United Kingdom behind FIFA 22, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Sonic Colors: Ultimate.