LOS ANGELES, JULY 23, 2025 - Developer Messhof (Nidhogg) and publisher Annapurna Interactive have raced to the most exciting part of the release cycle - Wheel World is out now on Xbox Series X & S as part of Game Pass, PlayStation 5 and PC for $19.99, with a limited time 10% discount.
Wheel World is a chill, open world cycling racer with a distinctive aesthetic - and an ancient bike spirit trying to prevent the apocalypse! Featuring plenty of customizable bike parts, a tight, succinct narrative throughline and a mechanically sound bicycle racing feel, Wheel World is a thrilling, major departure from Messhof’s previous games.
“We’re beyond excited to launch Wheel World! This is Messhof’s most ambitious game yet, and our team has poured everything into it. We can’t wait for you to play and rediscover the thrill of biking all over again,” says Kristy Norindr, co-founder, Messhof
Wheel World’s excellent soundtrack with new music from Italians Do It better artists Johnny Jewel, Orion, and JOON is also out now on streaming platforms such as Spotify and iTunes.
Reviewer's note: Wheel World takes between 5-7 hours to finish
About Wheel World
Welcome to Wheel World, where the fate of the universe rests on your handlebars.
You are Kat, a young cyclist with one mission: save Wheel World from total collapse. Explore a stunning open world filled with impressive vistas, hidden secrets, and races that will test your skills. Customize your bike with an endless array of parts, from sleek speedsters to off-road beasts—there's no limit to how you can ride.
Wheel World is packed with things to do:
- 🏁Race and Dominate: Take on elite cycling teams and quirky rivals in high-stakes races where every second counts.
- 🚲Upgrade Your Ride: Scour the world for rare parts to build the ultimate bike, perfectly tailored to your style.
- 🌄Carry Out Your Destiny: Recover your stolen Legendary parts to ultimately perform The Great Shift ritual and save the world. No big deal.
It's time to pedal your way to glory, save the spirits of Wheel World, and keep the universe on track. Hop on, ride fast, and don't look back.
For more information on Wheel World, visit https://www.wheelworldgame.com/.
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About Messhof
Messhof is a video game development studio founded in 2013 by Mark Essen and Kristy Norindr and located in Venice, California. They are behind the award winning Nidhogg (2014), Flywrench (2015) and Nidhogg II (2017), and just released open world cycling adventure Wheel World.
Learn more at https://messhof.com/
About Annapurna Interactive
Annapurna is an independent multi-platform media company and content studio founded by Megan Ellison in 2011. Working with artists across film, television, games, and theatre, Annapurna creates, produces, and acquires high-quality original stories, helping creators reach audiences globally across mediums. Annapurna Interactive's award-winning games portfolio includes Stray, Outer Wilds, Storyteller, and What Remains of Edith Finch, as well as upcoming titles Mixtape, Silent Hill: Townfall, and more. For more information, see their website here.
For Annapurna logos and more, you can find the press kit here.
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