Screamer reboot announced at The Game Awards 2024
90s racing game Screamer is getting a reboot for a new generation of gamers.
Revealed last night at The Game Awards, the reboot will find original Screamer developers Milestone working on it. Aside from Screamer and its 1996 sequel, Milestone (previously known as Graffiti) worked on the Monster Energy Supercross, Hot Wheels Unleashed, and MotoGP series. A teaser trailer for the Screamer reboot can be found here.
A synopsis for the game reads:
This brand-new Screamer seamlessly blends high-octane arcade action with revolutionary gameplay dynamics and a deep storyline enriched by interwoven character arcs. Drawing inspiration from anime and manga from the '80s and '90s, the narrative and visual framework will be the beating heart and soul of the experience. 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 recognizable voices.
Combining plot themes of human will, revenge, love, and greed with classic sci-fi 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.
Screamer is slated for a 2026 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.