Milestone will reimagine a game that may not be remembered by many, but was once a lasting memory.

Screamer, the 1995 title that pushed the boundaries of racing games, redefined the genre and brought the excitement of virtual racing out of the arcade and into the home. Embracing the trailblazing spirit of the original, Milestone (which created the game under the name Graffiti) has reimagined its most iconic intellectual property, combining over 30 years of racing game expertise to create a brand new experience with standout battle mechanics destined to leave a lasting impact on the genre, just as the original did in the 90s.

This all-new Screamer seamlessly blends high-octane arcade action with revolutionary gameplay dynamics and a deep storyline enriched by interwoven character arcs. Inspired by anime and manga from the 80s and 90s, the game’s narrative and visual framework will be its beating heart and soul. The game features contributions from industry-leading partners, including animated cutscenes created in collaboration with Polygon Pictures – one of Japan’s oldest and most prestigious animation studios – and acclaimed American actor Troy Baker, one of the most recognizable voices in gaming.

Combining themes of human will, revenge, love, and greed with classic science fiction imagery, Screamer immerses players in the clash between personal desires and external forces that seek to control them. This journey unfolds through the eyes of a diverse cast of characters involved in a street racing tournament organized by a mysterious figure.

So this time Milestone isn’t making a game based on a license, which is what we usually see from them, as they used to do with WRC, and now MotoGP, for example, gets a new episode every year. But that’s not the case with Screamer, and it’s not a game we’ll be getting our hands on anytime soon.

Screamer will be released sometime in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), so it’s a title that finally skips the PlayStation 4/Xbox One duo.

Source: Gematsu