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WheelMatesNewsWheelMates Playtest coming February 16!
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WheelMates Playtest coming February 16!

WheelMates · published 9 Feb 2026, 17:40 UTC

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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.

How can I join the Playtest?

  • Starting February 16, go to the WheelMates Steam page and click “Join the Playtest.”

What’s in the playtest?

  • The first public playtest gives access to the intro location, opening the game experience to all players.

Will splitscreen be available?

  • No, not this time. Only online co-op will be supported.

Will controllers be supported?

  • Yes.

Can I invite friends?

  • Yes, you can invite a friend to join the playtest.

Join our Discord server to get playtest updates, ask questions directly to the dev team, find a co-op partner, and share your feedback.

This step is incredibly important for WheelMates and for the team behind the game. Your feedback will help us shape a better experience and make WheelMates a truly fun game to play together.

See you soon in WheelMates,

FireVolt Team

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