Famous cyberpunk racing game with a strong narrative dimension, Screamer is set to make its big comeback thanks to a reboot planned for 2026. Announced at The Game Awards, this new installment is being developed by the Italian studio Milestone.

The developers are well known for their expertise in racing games. MotoGP, F1, Monster Truck, Hot Wheels... so many diverse franchises that have captivated a wide community of players, notably thanks to rich and well-packed content.

The goal now is to revive a legendary franchise from the 90s. Originally developed back then by Milestone (then known as Graffiti), Screamer is an arcade racing game released on PC, inspired by titles like Ridge Racer and Daytona USA. It offered a fast-paced, intense, and very colorful racing experience, in the pure tradition of arcade halls.

The game had several sequels (Screamer 2, Screamer Rally, Screamer 4x4), but the very first remains an important milestone in the history of PC racing games, often cited as one of the best arcade titles from the mid-90s.

A gameplay video of the reboot was released this weekend, offering a glimpse of the game running on PS5. It showcases a graphic style marked by colorful cel-shading, set in a nighttime atmosphere bathed in retro-futuristic neon lights.

We also see the possibility of performing takedowns and what appear to be power-ups. While the aesthetics are promising, the game seems—at this stage of development—to lack dynamism and feels a bit stiff. But many months of production are still ahead, and the resources involved give hope for a strong evolution.

“Drawing inspiration from 80s and 90s anime and manga, the game’s narrative and visual universe will be its heart and soul,” states the press release.

“The game benefits from collaborations with leading partners, including animated cinematics created in partnership with Polygon Pictures (Love, Death + Robots, Star Wars, Transformers, Godzilla…), one of the oldest and most renowned Japanese animation studios, as well as the participation of Troy Baker, famous American actor and one of the most iconic voices in video games (The Last of Us, BioShock Infinite, Uncharted…).”

Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this new project that we leave you to discover in the video below: