# Electric Car Gaming Integrations The Cuphead Game Will Come to Tesla Vehicles By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuphead-game References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/07/27/hit-indie-game-cuphead-is-headed-to-tesla-vehicles-in-august/) & [tesla](https://www.tesla.com) Tesla will be adding the [Cuphead](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuphead-hot-sauce) game to Tesla Vehicles starting in August. The indie game was originally released for the [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-crew-motorfest) and Windows in 2017, boasting retro-themed animation graphics. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, made the announcement that the Cuphead game will operate at 60fps on the Tesla platform. Tesla owners can connect gamepad controllers in order to play Cuphead or other titles, with the company planning to continue expanding its in-car game library. The indie game has been released across a number of different platforms since its initial release, including for cross-compatibility with the macOS and [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuphead-1) Switch platforms. The game is able to be played with either one or two players. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Vehicle Gaming:** As electric vehicles become more mainstream, there will be an increasing demand for entertainment options during charging times, creating opportunities for game developers and automakers to collaborate and integrate gaming technologies. - **In-car Entertainment:** Automakers and developers have the opportunity to innovate the in-car experience by offering interactive entertainment options through in-dash infotainment systems or plug-and-play games. - **Cross-platform Gaming:** More games will be developed and optimized for cross-platform gaming, allowing players to enjoy their favorite games across multiple devices and settings including electric vehicles. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Automakers can stand out by offering innovative in-car entertainment features and collaborating with game developers to create exclusive gaming experiences for their customers. - **Gaming:** Game developers have the opportunity to expand their market share by creating games that are compatible with electric vehicle platforms and working with automakers to integrate their games into in-dash entertainment systems. - **Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure:** As charging times for electric vehicles present an opportunity for entertainment, companies that provide charging infrastructure or charging stations can explore partnerships with game developers and automakers to create value-added services for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Car Gaming Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-1.md) - [In-Car Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-infotainment.md) - [In-Car Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-1.md) - [In-Car Gaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-afeela-ev.md) - [In-Car Gaming Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-airconsole.md) - [In-Car Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-and-airconsole.md) - [Automaker-Ran Gaming Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-fan-cup.md) - [Limited Edition Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuphead-1.md) - [In-Car Gaming Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airconsole-x-audi.md)