Documented for this version

Which controls does this version use?

Actions

Wipeout 2097 action controls
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

How does Wipeout 2097 play?

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

What is the best way to play Wipeout 2097?

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

What cheats and unlocks are documented?

Documented unlock

No reliably verified cheat codes or unlock conditions are listed.

Before you begin

What should you know before playing?

  1. 1

    Use airbrakes separately to correct the craft’s angle in corners.

  2. 2

    Do not spend every weapon immediately; defensive timing can decide a race.

  3. 3

    Practice difficult circuits in time-oriented modes before attempting a championship.

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