{{Short description|2021 video game}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox video game | title = Circuit Superstars | image = Circuit Superstars cover art full.jpg | developer = Original Fire Games | publisher = [[Square Enix Collective]] | engine = [[Unity (game engine)|Unity]] | platforms = {{ubl|[[Microsoft Windows]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[Nintendo Switch]]}} | released = '''Windows, Xbox One'''<br/>October 12, 2021<br/>'''PlayStation 4'''<br/>January 27, 2022<br/>'''Nintendo Switch'''<br/>June 21, 2023 | genre = [[Racing video game|Racing]] | modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]] | composer = Pascal Michael Stiefel }}
'''''Circuit Superstars''''' is a [[Racing video game|racing]] [[video game]] developed by Original Fire Games and published by [[Square Enix Collective]]. The early access version was launched for [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] via [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on March 5, 2021, and the game fully released on Windows and [[Xbox One]] on October 12, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://traxion.gg/circuit-superstars-launches-12th-october-on-steam-and-xbox/ |title=Circuit Superstars launches 12th October on Steam and Xbox |author=Justin Melillo |date=October 12, 2021|accessdate=October 12, 2021}}</ref> The game released for [[PlayStation 4]] on January 27, 2022, and was released on June 21, 2023 on [[Nintendo Switch]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-16 |title=Circuit Superstars for PS4 launches January 27, 2022 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/12/circuit-superstars-for-ps4-launches-january-27-2022 |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref> The game features tracks and vehicles from numerous eras of [[motorsport]].<ref name="Official Circuit Superstars Website">{{cite web|url=https://www.originalfiregames.com/circuit-superstars/|title=Circuit Superstars Official Website|accessdate=October 6, 2021}}</ref>
==Gameplay== ''Circuit Superstars'' is a top-down racing game where one to twelve drivers compete in single races or tournaments. Players may choose to race against [[Artificial intelligence in video games|AI drivers]] offline or against human players online. The game supports [[Split screen (video games)|split screen]] gameplay for one to four players in both online and offline modes.<ref name="Circuit Superstars on Steam">[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097130/Circuit_Superstars/ Circuit Superstars on Steam]</ref>
The game blends the arcade racing genre with realistic driving physics.<ref name="Official Circuit Superstars Website"/> Players drive vehicles that interact realistically with different driving surfaces and they must account for fuel, tire wear, and vehicle damage in order to drive effectively. The game features a unique pit stop system that gives players full control over their vehicle in the pit lane, allowing for strategies such as exiting early to beat other players back onto the track.<ref name="gtplanet Circuit Superstars Coming to Consoles Later">{{cite web|url=https://www.gtplanet.net/circuit-superstars-steam-early-access-20210308/|title=Circuit Superstars Hits Steam Early Access, Coming to Consoles Later|last=Evans|first=Andrew|date=March 8, 2021|accessdate=October 6, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Circuit Superstars on Steam"/>
In the in-game garage, players can customize the liveries of their vehicles and driver. The game features a progression system that rewards players with cosmetic items as they level up.<ref name="Circuit Superstars on Steam"/>
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==External links== * [https://www.originalfiregames.com/circuit-superstars Official website]
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