Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media today announced details about “Cars 3: Driven to Win,” the world-class competitive racing game that features beloved characters from the upcoming Disney Pixar “Cars 3” film in an entirely new interactive experience. “Cars 3: Driven to Win” is being developed by Avalanche Software, newly re-opened under Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, and will be available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch and Wii U beginning on June 13, 2017.
“It’s been an amazing experience to work with the team at Pixar once again for this new game for the beloved ‘Cars’ franchise,” John Blackburn, Vice President and Studio Head, Avalanche Software commented “With ‘Cars 3: Driven to Win,’ we wanted to create a game that allows fans to extend their experience with this great film, and also feel the thrill of speeding through the tracks, participating in races, and mastering tricks and techniques for fun with the whole family.”

Mr. Blackburn explained that “Cars 3: Driven to Win” extends the storyline of “Cars 3” with all-new action packed adventures and takes players through a high-speed competition that is filled with both familiar and new faces. Players will be able to join Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez as they prepare to take on rival racer Jackson Storm. The game features more than 20 customizable playable characters including popular heroes from the “Cars” franchise and next generation racers. Players can also select their favorite race environments from a series of iconic settings from the film, such as Radiator Springs and Florida International Speedway, with over 20 unique tracks to choose from across 13 different locations. Blackburn added that players will be able to experience “Cars 3: Driven to Win” with their friends or on their own to perfect the various racing styles and modes available to them. Available for pre-order now, the game will include local split-screen cooperative play, allowing players to compete or team up and play at home together, making it easy for friends and family members to join the race – and the fun – at any time.