Why Early Access?

“As part of Early Access, players will have the opportunity to be one of the first to race as Founders now, on circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds and receive exclusive rewards they will keep once the game fully launches in free-to-play.

Working with the community is vital to the Disney Speedstorm team. In listening to the feedback we received from our players during the Closed Beta, we realized we need a bit more time to deliver a polished competitive racing game our team will be proud of that will offer additional game elements we believe will excite and encourage fans to return to our racetracks over and over again. To aid us in our journey, we have decided to allow players to experience the game in Early Access now as Founders.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The game will be in Early Access until late 2023/beginning 2024; the exact date will depend on the feedback we collect from the community and our development speed before then.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to keep the core experience of Disney Speedstorm the same once the game launches in free-to-play for players to enjoy the same robust arcade combat racing gameplay they discovered during Early Access.

The Disney Speedstorm team has a plan for regular content updates bringing new Disney and Pixar content like racers, unique tracks and challenges. So, at the time of the free-to-play launch, a lot of content should already be available. The team is dedicated to creating a game that is reactive to the needs and wants of the players, constantly evolving their racing experience, while also providing balancing and quality-of-life updates to ensure the game is polished, fair, and fun.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game offers a robust arcade combat racing experience, including both single-player and multiplayer modes, leaderboards, friends’ invitations, and a shop where players can use in-game currency to purchase additional items.

The single-player experience will feature the Season Tour that has been designed to provide a guide, that introduces the narrative component and gives players a kickstart through the Season Story. Every Season will be dedicated to its own set of Disney and Pixar characters, karts, tracks, and more, always giving players something new to discover from season to season.

In the multiplayer experience, players will find modes like Local Freeplay and Private Track, both of which allow players to create custom races, and Ranked Multiplayer, which pits evenly matched players against each other based on the racer’s level. Lastly, the game also includes the Regulated Multiplayer mode – a race mode that allows players to compete head-to-head on an equal playing field with every racer at the same level.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“To participate in Early Access, you must first purchase a Founder’s Pack. By purchasing and as a Founder, you'll experience the game first and be rewarded with exclusive premium items that will not be available later after the Early Access period.

After Early Access, the game will be free-to-play. Disney Speedstorm will include an expanded in-game store filled with several items to customize your racers, karts and to progress faster.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to leverage the help of the community through a dedicated Discord channel, social networks, and surveys.

We will also use game data to help us better balance and polish Disney Speedstorm.

Please see further details in our General FAQ section on the Disney Speedstorm Customer Care Page.”