Published on: April 30, 2025
3DClouds, renowned for its diverse racing game portfolio, has officially announced that Formula Legends—a new over-the-top racing experience—is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch.
Scheduled for a digital release via the Nintendo eShop later this year, Formula Legends is positioned to deliver a balance of arcade fun and authentic motorsport features, setting a new standard within the racing genre for Nintendo's popular hybrid console.
Drawing from the studio’s experience with titles such as Xenon Racer, Paw Patrol Karts, and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks, Formula Legends aims to merge the pick-up-and-play accessibility of classic arcade racers with the intricate mechanics found in professional motorsports.
Gameplay will include detailed systems such as tire and fuel management, evolving track conditions through weather, car damage, and dynamic strategies—promising fans a challenging and ever-changing race environment.
3DClouds CEO Francesco Bruschi commented that the driving ethos behind the game has always been, “race fast and have fun.” Bruschi emphasized that although the studio has produced a variety of racing games, Formula Legends stands out as a true passion project.
Drawing inspiration from their proximity to Monza and deep-rooted enthusiasm for motorsports, the team has channeled its collective experience into crafting a game that caters to both seasoned racing enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Formula Legends will feature several robust game modes and customization options:
- Drive Through Time: Players can race in legendary cars spanning multiple decades, with 16 unique car models.
Each vehicle offers 7 historical liveries, totaling 112 combinations inspired by iconic motorsport teams.
- Iconic Circuits, Reimagined: The game includes 14 dynamic circuits inspired by beloved real-world tracks, with each location reflecting different racing eras and evolving with time.
- Master Every Element: Races will demand more than speed, incorporating rain, strategic pit stops, and era-specific technological changes.
Players will fine-tune their strategies with mechanics like battery management and slipstreaming.
- Legends Behind the Wheel: Over 200 fictional drivers, modeled after real-life icons, will be available, each offering unique helmets and skills—from tire preservation to expert wet-weather handling and pit strategy proficiency.
- Story Mode: Competitors can experience key moments from the history of Formula racing, progress through different eras, and participate in championship challenges.
- Customize and Compete: Extensive customization options allow players to personalize liveries, helmets, and sponsor graphics.
Players can also create their own championship events and climb global leaderboards in Time Attack mode.
Set to launch globally via the Nintendo eShop, Formula Legends aims to reinvigorate the arcade racing scene with its unique blend of nostalgic design and deep simulation elements.
As anticipation builds ahead of the official release, Nintendo Switch players and racing fans can look forward to an accessible yet richly detailed racing experience that celebrates the full spectrum of motorsport history.