Disney Speedstorm is a free-to-play kart racing game developed by Gameloft Barcelona and published by Gameloft. In the game, players can race with various Disney and Pixar characters using themed vehicles on tracks inspired by the worlds of their respective films and franchises.
The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, offering a variety of race types and challenges. Players can enjoy kart racing while utilizing character-specific abilities, and the game's free-to-play progression system allows for unlocking new characters, car parts, and skills over time. Plus the game also offers offline playable, via local play where you can setup races with friends, which is perfect for those looking for a party Kart game to play on mobile.
I was impressed with the graphics, resembling the console versions but with slightly toned-down visuals and resolution. The visuals, especially the lighting effects, are remarkable, often looking like a pre-rendered Disney movie at times.
Disney Speedstorm aims to provide a fun and engaging experience for players who are fans of Disney and enjoy kart racing games. So far the lineup of Disney Characters includes Mickey Mouse and his friends, characters from Pirates of Caribbean, Hercules, Beauty and the Beast, The Jungle Book, Mulan, and Monsters Inc. While not extensive compared to the entire Disney lineup, more characters are anticipated, starting with the Toy Story franchise in Season 2 and Lilo and Stitch in Season 3.
Disney Speedstorm was released in stages on various platforms. It entered early access on April 18, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A soft launch occurred on August 1, 2023, for iOS and Android platforms. The game is planned to exit early access and have its full release on September 28, 2023.