Milestone Launches Screamer, 1995 Arcade Racer Revival

Milestone, the Italian developer known for simulation titles like MotoGP and Hot Wheels Unleashed, has launched Screamer, a bold revival of its 1995 arcade racing game. Released on March 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, the title blends high-speed racing with anime-inspired storytelling and innovative mechanics, marking a departure from the studio's usual focus on realistic driving simulations.

Set in a neon-drenched cyberpunk future, Screamer centers on The Tournament, an illegal street racing championship organized by the enigmatic Mr. A, voiced by Troy Baker. Players control teams of drivers from diverse factions, including Japanese pop idols from Strike Force Romanda, shadowy operatives of the Anaconda Corp., and members of the criminal Kagawa-Kai. The narrative unfolds through fully voiced cutscenes animated by Polygon Pictures and text-based dialogues, where characters speak in their native languages—English, Japanese, French, Italian, and others—while magically understanding one another. Stories of revenge, loss, and corporate intrigue drive the plot, though some sequences feel drawn out due to lengthy conversations and uneven pacing.