DC Superhero Kart Untamed is a kart racing video game of the superhero genre based upon the fictional universe of DC Comics, developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Games for PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Premise
- See also: Story Mode Missions
- The game's animation and tone is similar to that of Multiversus.
Bored of simply watching the superheroes' adventures, Bat-Mite creates a racing tournament by changing reality itself and invites numerous heroes and villains to compete. But soon halfway through the races, Joker overthrows Bat-Mite, turning himself into Emperor Joker and making the races far more deadly.
Gameplay
Similar to other kart racing games like the Mario Kart franchise and Crash Nitro Kart, players compete in customized tracks in races with eight or twelve characters and vehicles. During the races, players can pick up Power-ups to gain advantage, or perform special techniques to gain a speed boost. Each character has a personalized projectile item (such as Batman throwing his Batarangs, or Superman firing Heat Vision) which can be obtained from power-up items.
Controls
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| [W]/[A]/[S]/[D] |  left/right
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Accelerate |
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Break / Reverse |
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Jump (motorcycles only) |
| [Z] | 
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Transfer Item (Team Races/Battles only) |
| [SHIFT] + [SPACE] > [W]/[A]/[S]/[D] | + > left/right
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+ > left/right
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+ > left/right
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Drift |
| [↑]/[←]/[↓]/[→] |  (midair)
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Flip | ||
| [C] | 
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View behind |
| [E] | 
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Use Item 1 |
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Use Item 2 |
| [F] | 
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Change view (first person/third person view) |
| [ESC] | 
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OPTIONS | 
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Pause |
Game Modes
- Test Drive: Taking place in a training simulator of the Watchtower, this level serves as the Training Tutorial level for the game.
- Quick Race: Players can select any track of their choosing to play. The maximum number of racers on a track at any one time is between eight or twelve. It can also be played in Local and Online Multiplayer Mode. There are also two Quick Racing Modes: on Individual (where players race against each other individually) or on Team (where players compete while split between teams, similarly to Team Sonic Racing).
- Time Trial: Player vies for the fastest lap.
- Battle Arena: Up to four or eight racers fight customized battles, launching weapons during combat in one of the special battle arenas. Like the Quick Races, the Battle Arenas can be played in Individual mode or Team mode, and can also be played in Local and/or Online Multiplayer Mode. The battle modes consist of:
- Survival: Racers battle to survive until the last one stands.
- Treasure: Racers battle to collect as many target items as they can within a time limit. One player will win by collecting most items.
- War World: Racers battle to destroy as many enemies as they can within a time limit. One player will win by destroying most enemies, which can be destroyed with Power-ups, or by ramming them.
- Grand Prix: Players compete in a racing cup with a number of tracks for the Bronze, Silver, and Golden trophy. It can also be played in Local Multiplayer Mode. There are two different types of racing cups:
- World Cup: Players compete in one of the six racing cups with each consisting of five tracks.
- Universal Cup: Unlocked after clearing Story Mode. Players compete in all racing cups and tracks.
- Story Mode: Player participates the game's main storyline, and completes missions and races to progress and unlock new tracks, characters and vehicles.
- Multiplayer Mode: It has two modes: Local, which can be played with 2, 3 or 4 players in the same console and does not require internet access, and Online, which can be played with 12 players connected to internet in individual consoles.
Power-ups and Items
A list of items which are scattered around the tracks and arenas, giving the player an advantage in the races.
- Amazon Shield: It provides players with protective force fields.
- Arrow and Bow: It allows racers to perform their item attacks.
- Arrow and Bow ×2: Allows the players to execute the attack twice.
- Arrow and Bow ×3: Allows the players to execute the attack three times.
- TBD: One of the trap items.
- Rockets: It boosts the racers' karts for a short period of time.
Characters
Playable
- See also: Character costumes
| Character | Karts and descriptions | Projectile item |
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| Batman | Vengeful Bat: A race car version of the Batmobile. Shadow of the Night: based on the Batcycle seen in The Dark Knight (2008). |
Batarang: Batman throws a explosive Batarang on his opponents. |
| Superman | Last Ride of Krypton: a hovercar made of components from Superman's Kryptonian space capsule. Wheels of Steel: a red and blue race car with the S-Shield in the front and two large back wheels. |
Heat Vision: Superman fires a shot of Heat Vision at the racers. |
| Wonder Woman | Athena's Silverwing: a robotic winged horse based on Pegasus. Perseus's Cloak: A hovercar resembling Wonder Woman's Invisible Jet. |
Lasso Trap: Wonder Woman traps her opponent with the Lasso of Truth. |
| Wally West/The Flash | Scarlet Wheeler: TBD Lightning Dash: TBD |
Speed Force bomb: Flash vibrates his hand, creating an energy Orb, which he throws at his opponents. The Orb will explode into either electricity or a tornado. |
| Kyle Rayner/Green Lantern | Jade Dragon: a green race car resembling a Chevrolet Camaro with wings in the rear. Emerald Tiger: a green quad bike with the Green Lantern logo in the front. |
Missile Construct: Rayner launches a missile-based Green Lantern construct at his opponents. |
| Aquaman | Poseidon's Chariot: TBD TBD: TBD |
Trident Toss: TBD |
| Cyborg | T-Stone: a race car version of Cyborg's T-Car from Teen Titans Wheel Titan: a monster truck version of the T-Car. |
Arm Cannon: TBD |
| Cassandra Cain/Batgirl | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
Electric Batarang: TBD |
| Green Arrow | Quick Quiver: a green motorcycle with details of his costume. Starling Cruiser: TBD |
Trick Arrow: |
| Zatanna Zatara | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Billy Batson/Captain Marvel | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
Lightning Bolt: TBD |
| Supergirl | Alura's Steed: a silver motorcycle detailed after Kara's flying horse Comet. Argo Cruiser: TBD |
Heat Vision: The same as Superman, but colored in blue. |
| Black Canary | Land Hawk: based on her comic book motorcycle. Wild Griffin: a quad bike with attributes of a canary. |
Canary Cry Blast: |
| Princess Amethyst of Gemworld | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Martian Manhunter | Survivor's Steed: TBD TBD: TBD |
Heat vision: |
| Booster Gold | [Vehicle1]: [Vehicle2]: |
Skeets Shot: |
| Robotman | [Vehicle1]: [Vehicle2]: |
[projectile attack] |
| Starfire | [Vehicle1]: [Vehicle2]: |
Star Bolt: Starfire shoots a explosive Star Bolt at her opponents. |
| Static | [Vehicle1]: [Vehicle2]: |
[projectile attack] |
| Swamp Thing | [Vehicle1]: [Vehicle2]: |
Swamp Tendril Strike: TBD |
| Character | Karts and descriptions | Projectile item |
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| The Joker | Roadkill: TBD The Racer Who Laughs: a twisted, clown-themed version of the Batmobile. |
Explosive Doll: Joker throws a explosive doll at his opponents. |
| Lex Luthor | Megalomania: a hovercar detailed after Luthor's battle armors from the comics. The Boss's Chariot: a race car resembling a LexCorp limousine, and driven by a LexBot. |
Kryptonite Gun |
| Harley Quinn | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
Explosive Pie: TBD |
| Black Manta | Land Devil Ray: TBD TBD: TBD |
Energy Beam |
| Lobo | Spacehog: Lobo's flying motorcycle from the comics. SpaceElephant: a monster truck with details of the Spacehog. |
Energy Gun |
| Sinestro | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Cheetah | The Goddess's Steed: TBD Inner Beast: TBD |
TBD |
| Gorilla Grodd | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Poison Ivy | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Prometheus | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Captain Cold | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Metallo | Kryptonian Slayer: TBD Heartless One: TBD |
TBD |
| Solomon Grundy | Walking Tomb: a rusty but bulky race jeep with a grave in the driver sit. TBD: [a monster truck] |
TBD |
| Black Adam | Anubis's Hound: TBD TBD: TBD |
Lighting Bolt: |
| Bane and Osito | Knightfall: a racing monster truck with details of Bane's costume. Luchador Callejero: a racing Bon Trike based on a Rewaco with details of Bane's costume. |
Osito Toss: Bane tosses Osito at the racer ahead and then rams into the car, grabbing and cuddling Osito. |
| Deathstroke | [Vehicle1]: TBD [Vehicle2]: TBD |
[projectile attack] |
| Ares | Spartan Onslaught: TBD Berserk Minotaur: TBD |
Dark Axe Throw: TBD |
| Atrocitus | [Vehicle1]: TBD [Vehicle2]: TBD |
[projectile attack] |
| Anton Arcane | [Vehicle1]: TBD [Vehicle2]: TBD |
[projectile attack] |
| Killer Frost | Rogue Everest: TBD Avalanche: TBD |
[projectile attack] |
DLC Playable Characters
| Character | Karts and descriptions | Projectile item |
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| Blue Beetle | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
Scarab Cannon: TBD |
| Stargirl | Wishing Star: a golden hovercycle which releases a stardust from the rear. Freedom Rider: [I'd say like a snowmobile but adapted to float] |
Comet Star: Stargirl shoots a star-shaped construct with the Cosmic Rod. |
| Irey and Jai West | Twin Titan: Jai driving and Irey using the items; a red race kart resembling the karts from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (more closely Mario's Red Fire and Luigi's Green Fire), with golden lightning bolt designs. TBD: Irey driving and Jai using the items; [something Flash-themed, but cute] |
Speed Force Orb: the same as the Flash, and will be performed by who is using the items. |
| Nubia | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Jace Fox | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Character | Karts and descriptions | Projectile item |
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| Ghostmaker | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD: TBD |
| Silver Swan | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Ratcatcher | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
TBD |
| Ra's Al Ghul | TBD: TBD TBD: TBD |
Sword Throw |
| Vandal Savage | Eternal Conquest: TBD TBD: TBD |
Spear throw: TBD |
Non Playable
- Jessica Cruz/Green Lantern: She serves as the flag girl/referee for the racing events.
- Lois Lane: Appearing in the Story Mode's cutscenes, she interviews the featured superheroes participating the Grand Prix.
- Oracle
- Alfred Pennyworth: He serves as the instructor of the Test Drive level.
- Skeets: He appears with Booster Gold, providing his projectile attack.
Boss Racers
- Livewire
- Mr. Freeze
- Avruskin
- Lyssa Drak
- The Upside Down Man
- Emperor Joker (final boss)
Racing Tracks and Grand Prix Cups
Metropolis Cup
| Track | Description |
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| Superman's Circuit | The most basic beginner track, on which racers drive through several areas of Metropolis. The starting/finishing line takes place near a Superman monument in the center of Metropolis, with a cheering crowd around. |
| The Daily Planet | TBD |
| Fortress of Solitude | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| LexCorp | TBD |
Gotham City Cup
| Track | Description |
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| The Batcave | TBD |
| Batman's Dark Raceway | TBD |
| Wayne Enterprises | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
Kingdom Cup
| Track | Description |
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| Themyscira | TBD |
| Atlantis | TBD |
| Gorilla City | TBD |
| Khandaq | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
Cosmic Cup
| Track | Description |
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| Mogo's Speedway | A race track designed by Mogo the Living Planet with Green Lantern constructs. |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
Magic Cup
| Track | Description |
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| Zatanna Theater | A massive and flowing stage theater that drivers ride through as soon magic ends up messing around with it. |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
Emperor Joker Cup
| Track | Description |
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| Joker's Pinball | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
| TBD | TBD |
Voice actors
- Roger Craig Smith as Batman
- Josh Keaton as Superman, Skeets
- Sumalee Montano as Wonder Woman
- Scott Porter as the Flash
- Robbie Daymond as Green Lantern
- Eric Loomis as Aquaman
- Zeno Robinson as Cyborg, Static
- Haley Tju as Cassandra Cain
- Crispin Freeman as Green Arrow, Captain Cold
- Kari Wahlgren as Zatanna Zatara, Silver Swan, Lyssa Drak
- Lex Lang as Captain Marvel, Deathstroke
- Danica McKellar as Supergirl, Killer Frost
- Erica Lindbeck as Black Canary, Cheetah
- Abby Trott as Princess Amethyst of Gemworld, Livewire
- John Eric Bentley as Martian Manhunter, Prometheus
- James Arnold Taylor as Booster Gold, Jai West
- Dave B. Mitchell as Robotman
- Cristina Milizia as Starfire, Poison Ivy, Oracle
- Darin De Paul as Swamp Thing, Sinestro
- Ben Schwartz as Bat-Mite
- Matthew Mercer as the Joker
- Alastair Duncan as Lex Luthor, Alfred Pennyworth
- Grey Griffin as Harley Quinn, Billy Batson, Irey West
- Alex Désert as Black Manta
- Danny Jacobs as Lobo
- Christian Lanz as Bane
- John DiMaggio as Atrocitus
- Terrence C. Carson as Gorilla Grodd
- Ray Chase as Metallo, the Upside Down Man
- Patrick Seitz as Solomon Grundy, Ares
- Keith Szarabajka as Black Adam
- Antony Del Rio as Blue Beetle
- Melanie Minichino as Stargirl, Jessica Cruz
- Erica Luttrell as Nubia
- Ogie Banks as Jace Fox
- Johnny Yong Bosch as Ghostmaker
- Alex Cazares as Ratcatcher, Lois Lane
- Oded Fehr as Ra's Al Ghul
- Jim Meskimen as Vandal Savage, Mr. Freeze