Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged Tips and Tricks

These Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 tips and tricks help you master Milestone's new toy racer.

While Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 is accessible for all ages, there are a few mechanics you may not be aware of that give you advantages in the race. These Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 tips and tricks will help improve your driving skills and beat the competition.

Drifting

Drifting is essential in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 if you want to go fast. Swinging the back end out not only looks cool but is also a quick way of filling up your boost. It’s also the fastest way around corners in most scenarios.

Like many classic arcade racers, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 adopts a brake-to-drift mechanic. As you approach a corner, tap the brake using the left trigger. Reapplying the throttle will kick the back end out and start a slide. Steer into the corner and keep the car center.

Don’t steer too sharply or you may lose control and hit a wall or fall off the track. If a long straight is coming as you exit the drift, apply the boost you’ve earned to straighten the car and regain speed.

Boost start

One of the easiest ways to get ahead of the competition at the start of the race is performing a boost start. Mario Kart veterans will be familiar with this tactic.

To perform a boost start, press and hold the accelerator using the right trigger as soon as the countdown says “2.” Your tyres will start to smoke, and a green flame will appear under your car.

Keep holding the accelerator and press the boost button (X on PlayStation/A on Xbox/right shift on PC) as soon as the countdown says “go.” This will give you a speed boost as you race off the line, allowing you to get ahead of opponents early.

This tactic doesn’t work for every car, however. If you see a guage appear on-screen next to your car, tap the accelerator until the meter hits the green area. Keep holding the accelerator until the countdown says “go” and press boost to perform a boost start.