WheelMates launches September 7, 2026 on PC (Steam), with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions in development.
Release date and platforms
The confirmed launch date is September 7, 2026 on PC via Steam. Steam Deck is also supported. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are listed as in development — no separate release dates have been given for those platforms. No publisher has been announced; Firevolt is handling this independently.
A free demo has been available on Steam since May 6, 2026, with a demo update confirmed for June 15, 2026.
What is WheelMates?
WheelMates is a co-op driving adventure from developer Firevolt. You play as tiny RC cars navigating a scientist's laboratory, where everyday objects — desks, kitchens, living rooms — are scaled up to feel like massive obstacle courses. The scientist has hidden secrets throughout the lab, and you're uncovering them by completing driving puzzles with your crew.
The tone is comedic. The scale difference between RC car and household object is the whole visual gag, and Firevolt leans into it hard. If you liked the group chaos of Overcooked or Moving Out, this is in that neighborhood.
Gameplay
You and your friends drive RC cars through comically oversized environments, using teamwork to clear physics-based puzzle obstacles. A specific player count hasn't been published, but the game is explicitly built around co-op multiplayer. The demo gives you a taste of the laboratory setting and the puzzle structure before the full launch.
Is WheelMates on Game Pass or PS Plus?
Not announced. Neither Xbox Game Pass nor PS Plus availability has been confirmed.
Announcement timeline
- January 28, 2026: Official announcement with a 2026 release window
- May 6, 2026: Free demo launched on Steam
- June 6, 2026: Release date (September 7) announced at Future Games Show 2026
- June 10, 2026: June 15 demo update confirmed
We'll update this page with player count, stage count, and co-op mode specifics as Firevolt shares more.