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Industrious Italian developer Milestone is perhaps best known for its realistic racing output, but more recently it’s found success adapting the world of Hot Wheels to consoles. Now it’s turning back time all the way to 1995 by resurrecting ground-breaking cyberpunk racer, Screamer.
The results from this first gameplay trailer show promise, but there’s still work to be done before the title debuts in 2026.
We get a glimpse of a futuristic cityscape, complete with bright neon lights and anime-style advertising boardings. The cars have got a hint of cel-shading to them, giving them a unique look. But we’d like to see a greater sense of speed and more overall effects in the final version, because this looks a little bland as is.
“Drawing inspiration from anime and manga from the ‘80s and ‘90s, the game’s narrative and visual framework will be its beating heart and soul,” the blurb reveals.
“The game features contributions from industry-leading partners, including animated cutscenes created in collaboration with Polygon Pictures – one of the oldest and most renowned Japanese animation studios – and the acclaimed American actor Troy Baker, one of gaming’s most recognisable voices.”
There’s ample reason to be excited for this one, then, and it’s really refreshing to see a racer with a more stylised art direction. We just hope that Milestone can stick the landing come 2026.