The game is set after the events of the Cars 3 film, following Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez as they prepare for a rematch against rival Jackson Storm.

for the Nintendo Wii U serves as a nostalgic bridge between the Wii U's sunset years and the early days of the Nintendo Switch. Released on June 13, 2017, it is a competitive racing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Gameplay and Features