Overview

• Wheel World launched July 23, 2025, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (via Game Pass day-one) and Windows PC.
• Developed by Messhof with support from Annapurna Interactive, the game casts players as Kat alongside the spirit Skully in a quest to reclaim stolen legendary bike parts across a Mediterranean-inspired island.
• Racing mechanics focus on drafting to fill a boost meter, fast resets after crashes and terrain-responsive handling through vineyards, forests and traffic-lined streets.
• Extensive bike customization lets players swap drivetrain components, wheels, frames and other parts to tune Power, Aero and Handling for varied challenges.
• Reviewers praised its fluid core gameplay loop, vibrant visuals and synth-pop soundtrack by Italians Do It Better while noting performance hiccups and a generally light difficulty curve.