Wheel World - Epic 3D Bike Racing Adventure Game

Wheel World is an upcoming adventure racing game developed by Messhof and published by Annapurna Interactive. This game embarks on a progressive impact as it is the first 3-dimensional game developed by this studio. The game is set to be released on 23rd July 2025 for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and Series S.

Wheel World is played from a third-person perspective. In the game, the player assumes control of Kat, a cyclist "chosen by ancient cycling spirits" who must collect fabulous bike fragments to perform a ritual that saves the world. Players can explore several large regions while riding on Kat's bike and encounter colorful non-playable characters. As they progress, they will earn "Rep" through challenging other characters in a race and performing delicate tricks with Kat's bike. The bike can also be considerably customized with colorful parts, which can further ameliorate its performance while navigating delicate terrain.

Story and Setting

The story unfolds when a normal girl, Kat, obsessed with bicycles, wakes up in a place with trees around her on the Wheel World. As soon as she wakes up, a mysterious building grabs her attention. She moves towards the structure, which seems to have been locked for centuries. But as soon as Kat steps on the threshold of the building, the huge stone gate, which had a skull in the center, rolls open and opens the building for Kat. Led by her curiosity, Kat enters the building.

As soon as she enters the building, she witnesses a bicycle placed on the left side of a huge sealed sewerage pipe, which is present right in front of the entrance. A mysterious greenish light is shining on the bicycle, which is strangely vibrating on its own. As soon as Kat gets close to the bicycle, a skull figure appears from the bicycle and introduces itself as "Skully". Turns out Skully is a bike demon that leads spirits to the moon and back with the help of a Legendary Rider. This deed completes the "chain of life". The chain of life is defined by Skully as:

"A celestial slipstream bridging Wheel World and the Moon"

Turns out that the chain of life can not run without Skully. But he has run into a problem. The legendary parts of his legendary bike had been stolen. Without them, he cannot "Travel the sewer of spirits, travel to Mount Send, perform the great shift, and move Wheel World forward another gear". This will stop the chain of life from running, leading to the destruction of the world. Skully adds to this conversation by stating that his old companion had moved on and is no longer with him. So he invites Kat to be his companion.

Kat accepts his invitation, but Skully states that only a rider with high "Rep" can navigate through the Sewer of Spirits. So Kat decides to set out on an adventurous journey to gain Rep and accompany Skully through his path of spirits. This adventurous journey will end with a ritual to save the Wheel World.

Key Aspects

of Gameplay

Key Aspects of Gameplay

You are the one who controls Kat. So, explore Wheel World, solve mysteries, customize your bicycle, gain Rep, race other cyclists, interact with NPCs, and many more things to discover. The key aspects of this game are:

Challenge and win races:
You can challenge many elite racers to stunning bicycle races. Winning these races will provide you with Rep, skills, and fragments to find the legendary parts and complete your journey.

Upgrade your Ride:
You can also upgrade and customize your ride. From sleek speedsters to off-road beasts, there are many available customizations waiting for you. So, explore the Wheel World and find the rare parts to build the ultimate bike, perfectly tailored to your style.

Complete your adventure:
Carry out your destiny. Recover your stolen Legendary parts to ultimately perform the Great Shift ritual and save the world.