Hey SpeedStars!
Season 18 has arrived in Disney Speedstorm, and it’s time to race at full throttle! Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Cars films, this brand-new season brings the high-speed spirit of the Piston Cup to the circuit, complete with legendary racers, signature skills, and a crew straight out of Radiator Springs.
Start your engines and get ready to drift, boost, and battle your way through an action-packed season filled with new challenges, rewards, and iconic characters from the world of Cars. Check out everything coming in Season 18 below.
3 NEW CARS RACERS
Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, and Cruz Ramirez race into Disney Speedstorm, each bringing their own racing style and personality to the track. Lightning McQueen joins as a Speedster, Tow Mater rolls in as a Defender and Cruz Ramirez speeds ahead as a Speedster.
You can collect these racers via special time-limited events and unique offers.
THE CARS-INSPIRED RACERS’ UNIQUE SKILLS
LIGHTNING McQUEEN – KA-CHOW CONTROL (Speedster)
Trained by Doc Hudson himself, Lightning McQueen is the king of the turns. When drifting, he barely loses speed—allowing him to carve corners with unmatched precision.
Normal Activation: McQueen enters a lightning-fast pit stop without slowing down. Guido swaps his tires in record time, granting McQueen a top-speed boost while discarded tires roll onto the track as obstacles for rivals.
Charged Activation: Cameras surround McQueen as he strikes his iconic Ka-chow! poses. The flashing decals blind nearby rivals, slowing them and clearing McQueen’s path to victory.
TOW MATER – RISE AND SHINE (Defender)
Mater proves that charm and chaos can go a long way on the track.
Normal Activation: Mater tosses his hook forward like a lasso. If it hits a rival, he pulls himself forward while dragging them back. Passing the rival grants Mater a quick dash.
Charged Activation: Tractors spawn around the track as Mater honks and flashes his lights. Rivals who bump into tractors are slowed, while Mater enters an autopilot state, cruising backward in classic Mater style.
CRUZ RAMIREZ – POSITIVITY TRAINING (Speedster)
Cruz brings focus, motivation, and teamwork to the race.
Normal Activation: Cruz hops onto a treadmill, gaining a boost and top-speed increase. Allies inside the area receive smaller speed boosts of their own.
Charged Activation: Cruz spins into motion, leaving a thick fog trail behind her. Rivals who pass through it are slowed, giving Cruz and her team the advantage.
SPECIAL RACERS OF THE SEASON
Jump into the race to unlock a collection of beloved racers this season!
You can also unlock other beloved characters during the Season:
Moana (from Disney's Moana) – Unlockable via the Premium Tier of the Golden Pass Part 1* or the Diamond Pass Part 1**
Maui (from Disney's Moana) – Unlockable via the Premium Tier of the Golden Pass Part 2* or the Diamond Pass Part 2**
Anna (from Disney's Frozen) – Unlockable via the free tier of the Golden Pass Part 1
Olaf (from Disney's Frozen) – Unlockable via the free tier of the Golden Pass Part 2
* Requires a Golden Pass Credit or purchase of €9.99 (or euivalent in local currency).
** Requires a Golden Pass Credit or purchase of €13.99 (or equivalent in local currency).
NEW CREW MEMBERS
The Cars universe expands even further with a brand-new lineup of Crew Members ready to support racers on and off the track:
● Guido
● Holley Shiftwell
● Sterling
● Francesco Bernoulli
● Flo
● Finn McMissile
● Sheriff
● Red
● Cal Weathers
That’s a wrap on all the new gameplay content coming to Disney Speedstorm Season 18!
We’ll see you all out on the racetrack! Disney Speedstorm is available worldwide as a free-to-play title*.
*This game contains in-app purchases, including paid random items
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