It was released on November 1, 2011 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and Nintendo 3DS.

As with the previous two Wii NASCAR games, Kart Racing and The Game: 2011, the Wii version of Unleashed leverages the Wii Remote's versatility and motion controls to offer multiple control schemes, but unlike them, it does not support the GameCube controller.

Operation Sports rated it 4.5/10, praising the spin on the tracks, but criticizing the repetitiveness and lack of online multiplayer.

[3] PlayStation: The Official Magazine gave the game a 60/100 score: "It may not be a game for racing purists, but if you're looking to introduce stock car racing to a child, look no further".

Its drafting, rivalries, and car contact are certainly key aspects of the sport represented here – just not enough".