Torrentgame – Let’s hit the gas on nostalgia, because the classic arcade racing game Screamer is making an epic comeback! Revealed during The Game Awards, developer Milestone gave us a sneak peek of their ambitious project a reimagining of Screamer that swaps its straightforward arcade thrills for a neon-soaked, anime-inspired tale of revenge, love, and greed.
Scheduled to launch in 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, this new iteration promises to blend the adrenaline-pumping racing mechanics fans remember with a surprisingly deep and emotional storyline.
A Neon Wonderland Meets Classic Anime Vibes
The teaser trailer didn’t show any gameplay, but what it did show was enough to get me hyped. Imagine a sprawling city lit up by neon lights, the kind of gritty-yet-beautiful setting that could have been ripped straight out of a ‘90s anime. That’s the aesthetic Milestone is going for here, and honestly, I’m all in.
The team behind Screamer isn’t just taking visual inspiration from anime—they’re going all out with animated cutscenes created by Polygon Pictures, the same studio that brought us Tron: Uprising, Pacific Rim: The Black, and Transformers Prime. The result? A fusion of racing action and gripping storytelling that feels like an anime series come to life.
Voices That Pack a Punch
Adding to the cinematic feel is the involvement of none other than Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Bioshock Infinite), who’s voicing a “pivotal” character in the game. And if you’ve ever heard Baker’s voice acting chops, you know he’s going to bring serious depth to this high-octane narrative.
The game will tackle big themes like revenge, human ambition, love, and greed, all while layering on classic sci-fi influences. It’s clear Milestone is aiming for more than just a fun racing game—they’re building a world you’ll want to dive into.
Screamer: A Blast from the Past
If you were gaming in the ‘90s, chances are Screamer has a special place in your heart. The original Screamer launched in 1995, offering PC gamers a chance to experience arcade-style racing if they didn’t have access to consoles like the PlayStation (with Ridge Racer) or Sega Saturn (Daytona USA). It was fast, fun, and a bit demanding on hardware, but it stood out as a must-play for PC players back in the day.
The series went on to spawn three sequels—Screamer 2, Screamer Rally, and Screamer 4×4—before quietly fading into history. This revival marks the first new Screamer game in decades, and it’s bringing a whole new dimension (literally, thanks to its multiverse-style narrative) to the franchise.
Racing Toward 2026
It’s clear that Milestone is aiming to do more than just revive a classic—they’re looking to redefine it. By merging the thrill of old-school arcade racing with an anime-inspired, story-driven approach, Screamer could end up being a genre-defying masterpiece.
As we wait for more gameplay reveals and details, one thing is certain: Screamer is roaring back to life, and it’s not slowing down.
Are you ready to burn rubber in a world where racing meets revenge? Let me know in the comments!
