It’s gearing up to be time to put the pedal to the metal with Disney Speedstorm‘s next free update, “Piston Cup”! Releasing on all platforms on February 12, “Piston Cup” will add brand-new characters and crew members from Disney and Pixar’s Cars films, the Radiator Springs racing environment, additional Supercharged Racers, Vault additions, Grand Prix limited-time event, and the launch of the Ranked ladder system.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming to the game in “Piston Cup”:
● Lightning McQueen – This iconic Speedster is ready to leave the competition in the dust thanks to his unique abilities and skills! His passive “King of Turns” abilities ensure that he loses minimal speed while drifting, while his “Pit Stop” ability has Guido give Lightning a quick tire change and big speed boost while tossing the old tires behind him as obstacles for opponents. If players charge “Pit Stop,” Lightning strikes a pose for the cameras, blinding any nearby opponents caught in the dazzling display.
● Tow Mater – Lightning’s loyal best friend, Tow Mater excels as a Defender. Using his tow hook, Tow Mater can snag an opponent ahead of him and pull them backwards while also propelling himself forward. If Tow Mater passes his opponent during the maneuver, he also benefits from a short speed boost. His charged ability litters the track with tractors, slowing any opponents who collide with them.
● Cruz Ramirez – Ever cheerful and positive, Cruz Ramirez is another Speedster looking to take first place. Her uncharged ability has Cruz hop on a virtual treadmill straight from the film Cars 3, giving her a speed boost and a temporary increase in her max speed. If allies drive into the ability they also receive a speed boost. Her charged ability causes Cruz to spin like a tornado, creating a thick fog that slows and stuns any opponent unlucky enough to drive into it.
● New Crew Members – Guido, Holley Shiftwell, Sterling, Flo, Finn McMissile, Francesco Bernoulli, Red, Sheriff, Cal Weathers.
● Mid-Season Racers – Mabel, from Disney and Pixars’s upcoming animated feature film Hoppers and Go-Go Tomago from Disney‘ Big Hero 6.
● New Supercharged Racers and Vault – Six new supercharged Racers enter the fray with boosted stats and progression: Captain Gantu from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, Dr. Finkelstein from Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Dash from Disney’s The Incredibles, Ralph from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, Mrs. Incredible from Disney’s The Incredibles, and Daisy Duck from Disney’s Mickey & Friends.
● New Vault additions include Lotso, Forky, Emperor Zurg from the “No Toys Left Behind!” season.
● Ranked Leagues – Show the world just how skilled your driving skills are across 7 different leagues – Rookie → Expert → Master → Grandmaster → Challenger → Legend → Unstoppable. Each league requires a certain number of points that must be earned and then maintained in order to secure your position within it. The top league, Unstoppable, will feature the creme de la creme of racers and only a limited number at that! During a season race through your leagues and the better you perform the better your rewards will be. At the end of the season rankings are reset and players will begin the next season in the league tier they were currently in during the previous season. But, don’t rest on your laurels! Inactivity will gradually cause you to lose league points and you could slip down into a lower league!
