‘ROAD TO SCREAMER’ DOCUMENTARY TRACES MILESTONE’S …
Milestone released ‘Road to Screamer,’ a 15-minute documentary that offers an exclusive look into the creative journey and production process behind the return of one of the cornerstones of the arcade racing genre. Told through exclusive interviews, the video gives voice to the key talents driving the project, from Milestone’s internal team to world-class partners, united by a shared vision to reimagine a ‘90s icon.
Watch the Road to Screamer here!
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 DaisukeShimamura, 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.
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Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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