Hotshot Racing

Released Sep 2020

Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.

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Evaluation

Hotshot Racing launched on September 10, 2020. The developers noted at launch that they had "plans for this game past launch," and delivered on that with the free Big Boss Bundle DLC on November 24, 2020, adding four new tracks, a new Grand Prix championship, and the Barrel Barrage game mode. This was the only major content release post-launch. The store description prominently features this DLC, describing it as the headline addition to the game. Since November 2020, there have been no further content announcements, no unreleased DLC on the store, and no developer communications specific to Hotshot Racing — the only post after that date (March 2024) was a publisher-wide sale announcement with no Hotshot Racing-specific content. With only one major post-launch content drop and no signals of anything further planned or in development, the game appears to have concluded its content cycle with the Big Boss Bundle in November 2020.

Evidence

Free Big Boss Bundle DLC released, adding four new tracks, a new Grand Prix championship, and the Barrel Barrage game mode. Developer notes continued listening to feedback but makes no further content commitments.

news post · Nov 24, 2020 source content shipped

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Store description highlights the Big Boss Bundle as the featured DLC addition with no mention of additional planned content.

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Hotshot Racing The Official Soundtrack

Sep 2020

Media

Details

Developer

Sumo Digital Ltd

Publisher

Curve Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Racing Indie Arcade Split Screen Local Multiplayer Action Driving Old School Retro Local Co-Op Pixel Graphics Stylized Abstract 1990's Vehicular Combat

About this game

Hotshot Racing Big Boss Bundle – Free new DLC!

The Big Boss Bundle brings thrilling DLC to Hotshot Racing for free! New mode Barrel Barrage delivers the most incendiary action yet, while the Boss Level Grand Prix introduces an expanded selection of rapid racetracks.

Hotshot Racing

Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.

Developed by racing game veterans SUMO Nottingham and Lucky Mountain Games, Hotshot Racing is an all-new driving experience which revives the classic arcade gameplay of the 90s and thrusts it into the modern era.

16 racing circuits provide the twists, turns and straights conducive to searingly quick racing. Take in coastal, jungle, alpine and Las Vegas desert environments, with each course modelled with the most vivid colours and blue skies for miles.

Time Trial and Grand Prix modes cater to those who like to compete in classic racing formats, while ‘Cops and Robbers’ and ‘Drive or Explode’ modes offer exhilarating new ways to play.

Each mode is available in single-player, four-player split-screen and eight-player online, while Time Trial is single-player only. Single-player modes run at a blistering 60FPS to deliver one of the fastest depictions of racing possible.

Smash lap records to rise-up the global online leaderboards or download ghost laps to match your racing lines against the very best.

MEET THE HOTSHOTS

Keiko, Xing, Mike, Alexa, Aston, Toshiro, Marcus and Viktor - eight speed addicts that have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of being the greatest racing driver in the world.

CATCH THE DRIFT

Drifting is crucial in Hotshot Racing. Boost charges as the player drifts so maintaining it for as long as possible is vital to preserving maximum speed throughout a race.

DRIVE OR EXPLODE

In this mode each car has a bomb attached to it. Drop below a certain speed and BOOM! The trigger speed gets faster and faster, forcing players to maintain impossibly high speeds.

COPS AND ROBBERS

Robbers evade the cops. Cops catch the robbers, and in doing so convert them to the police side, leading to an exciting test of skill for the surviving criminals.