Cars 2 (also known as Cars 2: The Video Game) is a 2011 developed by and published by . It is based on the Pixar film , the sequel to the 2006 film . Originally announced at , the game was released by on major platforms in North America on June 21, 2011, and in Australia 2 days later. The game was released in Europe on July 22, 2011. Versions for the and were released later that year in November. The game features an array of Cars characters competing in spy adventures, as well as racing. The game received mixed reviews from critics.
In Cars 2, a , players have a choice of 25 different characters and train to become world-class . As part of training, players participate in missions using high-tech , for example, to avoid enemies or slow them down.
The game has three types of trophies: bronze, silver, and gold. Points are awarded at different values depending on what type of vehicle class players use. The game characters are divided into three weight-classes: heavy, medium, and light. Players can unlock new cars, tracks, and missions by collecting emblems. Drop-in/drop-out multiplayer modes support up to four players simultaneously.