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Documented for this version
D-pad | Steer the craft |
|---|---|
X | Accelerate |
Square | Brake |
L1 | Use the left airbrake |
R1 | Use the right airbrake |
Circle | Fire or activate the collected item |
Triangle | Look behind |
How it plays
Races are viewed from behind the selected craft on twisting anti-gravity circuits. The objective is to finish ahead of rival teams while surviving collisions, weapon attacks, and the hazards of high-speed corners.
Players can accelerate, brake, steer, use side airbrakes, and activate collected weapons or defensive systems. Single Race, championship-style competitions, and time-oriented play provide progression, with faster craft and more difficult events becoming available as performance improves.
Plan your run
Learn each circuit before prioritizing speed. Use the left and right airbrakes independently to rotate into tight corners, and release the accelerator briefly when a turn cannot be taken at full speed.
Save defensive items for dangerous sections or incoming attacks. Weapon pickups are often more valuable when used to protect a position than when fired immediately, while shield management is essential in championship events.
Documented inputs
Documented unlockNo reliably verified cheat codes or unlock conditions are listed.
Before you begin
Use airbrakes separately to correct the craft’s angle in corners.
Do not spend every weapon immediately; defensive timing can decide a race.
Practice difficult circuits in time-oriented modes before attempting a championship.
Wipeout 2097 is a futuristic anti-gravity racing game developed by Psygnosis Liverpool and published by Psygnosis for PlayStation. Players pilot high-speed craft through enclosed tracks while managing acceleration, braking, airbrakes, shields, and offensive or defensive weapons. Its single-player events combine conventional races with combat-focused competition, and its electronic soundtrack and industrial visual style became closely associated with the PlayStation era. The game was widely praised for its speed, demanding handling, polished presentation, and strong music selection. In North America it was released as Wipeout XL, while the Wipeout 2097 name was used in Europe and other regions.
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