Hey everyone! 🚗🚙 We're back with another hotfix, and once again, your reports made it happen. Thanks for being patient and for helping us catch these issues. Here's what's new in this update: · Fixed a startup crash affecting some Intel systems with AI Boost. · Improved Steam launch, online login, and lobby startup reliability. · Fixed the host's Play button sometimes disappearing after a pla…
Hey everyone! We've just released a new hotfix to address some of the issues you've been reporting. Thank you for your patience and for helping us track them down so quickly. Here's what's fixed: · Progression issues in the Backyard and Shed. You will be able to continue the game from the point where you got stuck. · A NeuroVoids collision issue that could block quest progress. · The Rope Swing…
Hey everyone! We've just released a hotfix that solves the issue where some players couldn't log into the game. Everything should be working correctly now. If you still have trouble, please restart Steam and make sure the game is up to date. If the problem continues, let us know in our Discord or here in the discussions. Thanks for your patience and for helping us catch this so quickly! The Fir…
Hey everyone! Today is a big day for our team. WheelMates is OUT on Steam! Grab your Player Two and jump into a 2-player co-op adventure through Professor Bloom’s house. With Friend’s Pass, your partner joins for free! Watch the Launch Trailer How to invite a friend with Friend’s Pass Supporter Pack Want even more ways to customize your ride? The Supporter Pack adds an exclusive new car model a…
Hey everyone! 🚗🚙 The wait is almost over! WheelMates launches tomorrow on Steam! We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported us along the way. It's been a long ride, and we're so excited to finally open the doors to the professor's house. Before launch, we wanted to share a few important things to help you prepare for the adventure. Q: What time will WheelMates be available to b…
Hey everyone! Yesterday, we held a Q&A session about WheelMates on our Discord . Thanks to everyone who attended, asked questions, and supported us. We're sharing the key points from the session with you! Technical & Platforms ❓Will Steam Deck be supported? Yes, Steam Deck is supported. ❓Will there be Steam achievements? Yes, there will be Steam achievements. ❓Is there in-game voice chat? There…
Hey everyone! Two big announcements in this update. First, WheelMates is coming earlier! We've moved the release date to September 1st! And second, meet the brand new WheelMates gameplay overview trailer. It's the biggest look at the game we've ever put together. Watch and enjoy! Wishlist WheelMates so you don't miss the release, and join us on Discord to share your thoughts. We'd love to hear…
Hey everyone! The main characters of WheelMates are two RC cars heading off on an exciting and slightly dangerous adventure through a house packed with oversized science gadgets. And today, we're talking about customization so you feel like the cars are truly yours. The base color you pick before you start. The rest is scattered all over the house, waiting to be found as you play. Keep an eye o…
Hey everyone! The WheelMates demo has been out for a while now, and we’ve loved seeing you drive through the house and hearing your honest thoughts. Thank you! As launch gets closer, the team is shifting its full focus to the release version. There’s still time for one more run through the house with your co-op buddy. And if you’ve already played, we’d really appreciate your feedback in the sur…
Hey everyone! In WheelMates, you can drive straight to the next location: nothing forces you to stop and examine every object. But if you slow down and look around, the house begins to tell a much bigger story. You may already know Professor Everett Bloom as the mysterious scientist who created the RC cars and sent the call for help. But that is only the beginning of the story. · Who else lived…
Hey everyone, We’ve released a demo update based on your feedback: - Added fixes aimed at improving connection stability. - Resolved a problem that could affect DLSS behavior during the first few launches. A huge thank you for helping us make WheelMates co-op adventure better with your feedback! Please let us know if you still run into any related issues. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━…
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 directly with the team. Want to take part? ✅Fill out the form here ✅Make sure your DMs are open on Discord so we can send you access details ✅Be ready to join at your chosen time and st…
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 into the game, take a moment to check out the settings and experiment a little! Follow camera or free camera? Pick the one that gives you the best sense of movement. You can also ad…
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 snappy or smooth? We've added new settings for both, so you can adjust the handling and camera to match how you like to drive your RC cars. New Narrative Feature: The Journal More…
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 available, making it easy to invite a friend and enjoy the full RC adventure together. Watch our brand-new trailer from the Future Games Show and let us know what you think in the co…
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 CEST) and come hang out with us on Discord ! The Firevolt Team
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 more responsive and enjoyable: · Increased response speed to steering input. The car now reacts to your actions noticeably faster. · Reduced braking when releasing the gas. · Th…
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. · Added DualSense button icons to the interface. · Fixed collision issues on the map. · Fixed issues with the grappling hook and magnet grab: grappling hooks should be easier to tr…
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. Thank you for being here. 💙 Grab your wheelmate. Grab a couch. Grab someone online. Just… go play and have fun! We really hope you love it. When you're done—or even in the midd…
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: · Two locations—kitchen and garage. · More comfortable driving, thanks to new car physics, improved camera, and air stunts. · Drifting! (yes, really). · Local co-op! Couch mod…
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 to share a little sneak peek of what's coming in the very first demo. Yes! The WheelMates demo is coming! New location – garage You told us the playtest spot felt a bit short. So……
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, and here’s what we’ve changed. Camera Before, the camera needed extra input from you, either right stick on the gamepad or mouse control, which could distract from driving. We’ve…
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. Your input is already shaping our next steps and helping us improve the game. If you still have thoughts to share, join our Discord and let us know: discord.gg/wheelmates This isn’t the end, it’s the next…
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 jump in and be part of this stage of development. - Already played? Thank you! Please keep sharing your thoughts, every report matters. - Haven’t tried it yet? Perfect time to hop i…
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 drive through the eccentric professor’s house. To join, click the “Join the Playtest” button on Steam. This playtest is an important step in the development of WheelMates. We carefu…
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 the very first public playtest of WheelMates, and we can’t wait to show you how it plays: small RC cars exploring a house full of secrets. But first, here are the important details…
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. Playtest dates will be announced very soon. In the meantime, join our Discord to find a friend to play with or drop your questions to the dev team. FireVolt Team
Hello! Meet WheelMates, a heartfelt co-op adventure where you and a friend control radio-powered cars in oversized, everyday environments. Navigate together through the strange house of an even stranger professor, solve puzzles, upgrade your RC cars with new abilities, and take on challenges where teamwork is everything. What is Wheelmates? Inspired by classic RC games like Re-Volt and our love…
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