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Closed Playtest Incoming
Hey everyone!🚗🚙 From June 26 to June 28, we're running a closed playtest of a brand new WheelMates location: the Backyard. You’ll get an early look at the new map, help us test the gameplay, and share feedback directl…
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The updated WheelMates demo is LIVE! 🎉
Hey everyone! The updated WheelMates demo is now live as part of Steam Next Fest! This is a quality update built directly from your feedback. Here are the key changes: Car Handling and Camera Settings Before jumping int…
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WheelMates updated demo goes live on June 15
Hey everyone! WheelMates is joining Steam Next Fest on June 15 with an updated demo. What’s New? Car Handling and Camera Options Prefer the follow camera or want more freedom with a free camera? Like car controls are sn…
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WheelMates Launches September 7 with Friend’s Pass!
Hey everyone! We’re finally ready to answer two of your biggest questions: When is WheelMates coming out? WheelMates launches on Steam on September 7, 2026. Will there be a Friend’s Pass? Yes! Friend’s Pass will be avai…
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WheelMates at the Future Games Show!
Hey everyone! WheelMates is coming to the Future Games Show on June 6th with a new trailer and a few exciting updates we can’t wait to share. Join us at the show on Saturday, June 6, 12 noon PT (3pm ET, 8pm BST, 9pm CES…
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New Car Handling and Physics
Hey everyone! We've carefully studied your feedback and prepared a big patch for the demo version that touches on several key mechanics at once. Car Handling and Physics We've reworked the car's behavior to make driving…
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Demo Patch Notes: Improved Car Controls and More
Hey everyone! We’ve released a demo update. Here’s what’s fixed: Improved car controls and handling: less sudden acceleration, reduced drifting, more linear wheel turning, and light braking after releasing the gas. Adde…
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The WheelMates Demo is live!
Hey everyone! The day is finally here. We're excited to announce that the very first WheelMates demo is now live on Steam. This is a huge step for us, and none of it would be possible without your support along the way.…
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The very first WheelMates demo goes live May 6th!
Hey everyone! The day is almost here. Mark your calendars for May 6th, the day when you and your wheelmate finally get to jump into the very first WheelMates demo. Here's a little reminder of what's actually in the demo…
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The WheelMates Demo is Coming Soon! What to Expect
Hey everyone! First, thank you for being here. Whether you played the playtest, just found us, or have been following along for a while. We appreciate you. 💙 We've been working hard on WheelMates, and today we wanted t…
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Devlog #1 – Drifting, New Physics, and Air Stunts
Hey everyone! WheelMates team here! We’re kicking off a series of regular dev updates, and this is the very first one. After the last playtest, we got a lot of useful feedback, we’ve been hard at work on improvements, a…
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Playtest Complete: Thank You for Playing
Hey everyone, Our first playtest has officially ended. Thank you to everyone who took part, shared feedback, and reported bugs. Over 105,000 players jumped in, an incredible milestone for us. WheelMates Your input is al…
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Playtest Extended Until March 1
Hey everyone! Huge thanks for all the feedback so far! You’ve already helped us identify key areas to improve. Seeing the response, we’ve decided to extend the current playtest until March 1 so even more players can jum…
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WheelMates Playtest Starts Now
Friends! The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here: the first public WheelMates playtest is now live! The test will run until February 22, 23:59 GMT (3:00 pm PST). Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to dri…
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WheelMates Playtest coming February 16!
We know many of you have been waiting, and we’re excited to announce that the Playtest will start next week February 16 (15:00 GMT, 7:00 am PST) and will run through February 22 (23:59 GMT, 3:00 pm PST). This will be th…
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50,000 Wishlists in a Week - Thank You!
We have reached 50,000 wishlists for WheelMates on Steam: a huge milestone for our first game! Thank you for the support and for spreading the word. We can’t wait to see you in the game and hear your feedback. WheelMate…
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