Italian developer Milestone is quite the household name for fans of racing games. From their 90’s origins on classic arcade racers, such as the original Screamer games, all the way down to modern licensed games like MotoGP 25. Safe to say, they are some of the bests in the field, when it comes to creating engaging racing experiences.
We’ve already talked about their anime reboot of the Screamer franchise. In fact, we even attended an event in London this week to test it out – you’ll read more about that one next week. In the meantime, feast your eyes on the brand new, almost 40 minutes long showcase, showcasing the fantastic anime-style presentation, the bombastic music by J-pop excellence WAGAMAMARAKIA, the early story beats and plenty of gameplay alike!
We actually played more or less what’s seen above, and I can’t wait to share more details about it next week. Here is the full press release accompanying this massive video:
ECHOES OF NEO REY:
SCREAMER UNVEILS ITS OPENING GAMEPLAY
February 12, 2026 – Milestone today unveiled a brand-new trailer for Screamer, the futuristic, story-driven arcade racing game set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on March 26, 2026, with Early Access opening on March 23.
Kicking off with the song Survive by J-Pop band WAGAMAMARAKIA, the video sets the stage for the game’s opening hours, showcasing a high-octane blend of JRPG-inspired storytelling, cinematic cutscenes, and spectacular gameplay sequences. Narrative sequences highlight how each team has its own backstory and reasons for entering The Tournament, the biggest illegal street racing event ever. It quickly becomes clear that the billion-dollar prize offered by the enigmatic Mr. A is just one piece of the puzzle driving Screamers to risk it all on the streets of Neo Rey. This diversity extends to the cars themselves, each boasting distinct handling and unique abilities that reflect their driver’s personality and style.
Through lively, character-driven dialogue featuring international actors, players will begin to explore the interpersonal dynamics within each team while mastering the game’s core mechanics with early tutorials. Initial events guide players through the Twin Stick system, giving full control over every vehicle, alongside the Echo System, the unique technology that powers both offensive and defensive actions and makes Screamers’ cars truly immortal.
These opening sequences deliver an engaging mix of narrative and action, preparing players to dive into the full depth of the gameplay as the story unfolds, gradually introducing special events such as the Team Races, where crossing the finish line first won’t guarantee victory.
Set to launch on March 26, 2026,Screamer will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
About Milestone Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers and publishers in the world. The +300 people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels Unleashed™, as well as its own IP, RIDE. For more information, please visit https://milestone.it/
As someone who grew up on the classic Screamer games, this anime pivot is quite bizarre, yet incredibly exciting. Keep following DayOne, as we’ll have a lot more coverage for the game – including a hands-on preview and interview next week and, of course, the full game review closer to launch. Stay tuned!
