Stuntman Hollywood returns after 19-year break

The Stuntman video game series is returning after a 19-year hiatus with a new title, Stuntman Hollywood, announced during a Sony State of Play presentation. The game is being developed by Saber Interactive and will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

This revival marks a significant shift for the franchise by incorporating real-world Hollywood film and television properties for the first time. Saber Interactive has partnered with Universal Pictures to feature vehicles and settings from franchises including Fast & Furious, Back to the Future, Knight Rider, Miami Vice, and Death Race. Players will perform stunts using iconic vehicles like the Time Machine and KITT.

The original Stuntman was released in 2002, followed by a sequel, Stuntman: Ignition, in 2007. Both previous titles used fictional movie sets for their missions. The series has been dormant since the second game’s release. Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer of Saber Interactive, stated that recreating and evolving the classic game has been a long-held dream for the studio.

According to an official PlayStation Blog post detailing the game, the entire experience is structured around movie shoots. Players...