Developed with Unreal Engine 5, Milestone has been able to empower gameplay possibilities and seeks to provide a fulfilling experience able to give players all the best of Monster Jam, and much more.

In addition to enjoying all the action of the official competitions, players will be able to drive iconic monster trucks in unique environments, facing a variety of events which will make the fun as big and as loud as the sport itself. Monster Jam Showdown will feature a total of 66 official Monster Jam trucks (40 trucks will be included in the base game and 26 will be available through free or premium DLCs), and more than 140 paint jobs to unlock and apply. In order to create a faithful reproduction of Monster Jam live events, fans will compete in all three categories of venues, namely American football fields, baseball stadiums, and speedways, providing varying experiences between rectangular, diamond, and oval layouts.

Beyond that, players will be able to drive their favorite Monster Jam trucks in three original environments inspired by the American great outdoors: the barren desert of Death Valley, the stunning forests and crystal rivers of Colorado, and the wintry, wild mountains of Alaska. From official competitions such as head-to-head racing and freestyle to specially designed events, a total of 10 different game modes will grant a robust mix of arcade experiences both online and offline, including split-screen.

Showcasing a sequence of fast-paced scenes featuring some of the most iconic Monster Jam trucks, today’s trailer offers a glimpse of the adrenaline-filled action coming to players.

In Freestyle, players will get to perform all the spectacular tricks that contribute to making Monster Jam a one-of-a-kind event. Dedicated tutorials will help experts as well as novices to master the most extreme stunts - such as wheelies and donuts - inside stadiums based on real venues and in themed environments inspired by the American great outdoors. Broadening the fun beyond the official locations and events, master your truck’s tricks with off-road races that bring chaotic arcade-racing action. Thanks to the boost, destructible objects, crazy track designs, and extreme weather conditions, players will experience immediate and unpredictable scenarios wherever they race. 

In the Showdown Tour, a non-linear career experience with tons of events, players can explore eight different game modes across three original biomes recalling the wilds of Death Valley, Colorado, and Alaska. 

Fans looking for competition will also have plenty of options to prove themselves. Split-screen will let family and friends to compete to outdo each other’s flips and tricks, while players online can participate in a number of online-only events and mud-ripping challenges. 

To immediately deliver the feeling and excitement of mastering 1,500 horsepower mechanical machines, Monster Jam Showdown will feature arcade gameplay as well as comprehensive and customizable driving aids. This way, everyone will be able to dive into the true spirit of Monster Jam by easily performing massive maneuvers and dynamic stunts while smashing the competition. At the same time, Milestone’s technology and expertise will ensure truthful physics in order to deliver an approachable yet rewarding experience.

Monster Jam Showdown is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) on August 29, 2024.