- From nostalgic roots to futuristic vision: discover how the team reimagined a cult for a new generation
- Delve into Screamer’s dystopian world, brought to life by artistic contributions from global partners such as Polygon Pictures and Plumehead
- Exclusive interviews with Troy Baker and Aleks Le sharing their experience voicing two key characters, with Baker taking on a villain role in a video game for the first time in his career
Watch the Road to Screamer here: https://youtu.be/1wS0P4t-V68 [youtu.be]
Milestone’s Development & Creative Director, Michele Caletti, and Executive Producer & Associate Creative Director, Andrea Basilio, open the video by reflecting on the legacy of the original Screamer series. They state the ambition to reimagine its trailblazing spirit for a new generation of players, crafting a fresh arcade racing experience with a deep storyline seamlessly woven into the gameplay. This vision takes shape with Screamer Game Director Federico Cardini, who introduces the game’s innovative twin-stick driving and the Echo System, a special feature that blends on-track action and narrative. Drawing inspiration from fighting games, he also points out how each character will come with dedicated skills, adding an extra layer of challenge to each race.
Narrative Designer Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm then presents the world of Screamer, a dystopian future setting where five teams and fifteen racers collide in stories of revenge, grief, trauma, and personal redemption, all tightly interwoven through character-driven storytelling. The narrative framework has strongly influenced the design of vehicles, environments, and characters, as explained by Art Director Federico Mattioli, while Annis Naeem, Director of the LA-based design studio Plumehead, delves into the creative process behind Screamer’s unique car designs.
The anime-inspired soul of Screamer is conveyed through the words of Daisuke Shimamura, Animation Director at Polygon Pictures, who oversaw the production of animated cutscenes designed to enrich each character’s emotional arc and elevate the game’s narrative impact.
Capturing the emotional complexity of two of the story’s main characters was a key challenge for renowned actors Troy Baker and Aleks Le. As they reflect on their experience bringing Mr. A and Hiroshi to life, Baker highlights the significance of playing a video game villain for the first time in his career, while Le shares how he was able to explore a new perspective on the hero archetype.
Scheduled for release in 2026, Screamer will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
About Milestone
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world. The 290+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP, and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels™ Unleashed, as well as own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information please visit https://milestone.it/
Founded in Milan in 1996, Milestone S.r.l. is one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers in the world. The 290+ people team is responsible for hit series like MotoGP™, MXGP, and Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame, the acclaimed Hot Wheels™ Unleashed, as well as own IPs RIDE and Gravel. For more information please visit https://milestone.it/
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe.
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
Founded nearly three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company's commitment to varied gaming experiences.
PLAION is an Embracer Group company.