Embracing the trailblazing spirit of the original, Milestone has reimagined its most iconic IP, combining over 30 years of expertise in racing games to craft a brand-new experience with standout fighting mechanics destined to leave a lasting impact on the genre, just as the original did in the '90s.

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 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 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.

Milestone is offering players a closer look at Screamer in a new video interview featuring Game Director Federico Cardini and Milestone Development & Creative Director Michele Caletti.

The duo explore the vision and unique gameplay mechanics that make Screamer a fresh experience in the arcade racing genre.

One of the game’s major innovations, the Twin Stick control system, enables steering and drifting independently. This means performing precise turns with one stick and radical maneuvers with the other, seamlessly combining both techniques to enjoy a level of control far beyond traditional arcade racers. 

As explained in the video, at the heart of Screamer are teams of three characters, each with its own leader supported by two members. While members’ cars focus more on the fighting dynamics, leaders’ cars are designed for maximum speed and performance, offering a different challenge to master. With 15 different cars equipped with unique skills, finding the character that best suits one’s playstyle will be fundamental. 

Character skills are rooted in the game’s narrative framework, which also drives one of the core gameplay elements: the Echo System. Installed on every vehicle, this technology fuels both racing and fighting mechanics through two types of resources: Sync and Entropy. Once built, Sync can be used to boost and shield, while Entropy powers two fighting actions called Strike and Overdrive. As a major plot and gameplay element, the Echo System will be explored in more detail in the second part of the interview.

Key Features:

• A reason to race: Longing, ambition, vengeance. Everyone has a reason to enter the Screamer tournament, and no one’s backing down. Join the competition and race side by side with fearless drivers, ready to risk everything to chase what they believe in. Follow their intertwining stories as they fight for their lives in a brutal showdown led by a mysterious master.
• A unique style: A universe dripping with anime aesthetics and futuristic vibes is ready to host the most lethal races. Step into a neon-lit world and speed across tracks where the adrenaline is always high!
• One driver, one car: Cars aren’t just vehicles, they are personal statements. Each one is crafted to reflect the spirit of its driver: their past, their beliefs and their purpose. So get ready for bold silhouettes, aggressive builds, and the most extreme car designs, all fine-tuned and customized for speed, attitude and pure action!
• The Echo: A mysterious tech changed racing forever: the Echo. Thanks to it, cars don’t just race— they fight! Push them past the edge again and again. Break speed limits with every burst of Boost and hit your rivals with the Strike to knock them off track at the right time. And once Overdrive kicks in, it’s full-throttle chaos: no mercy, no brakes, and no room for anyone in your path. Master the Echo power and you’ll become a real Screamer, both offline and online!

 Screamer is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) in 2026.