Beloved Racing Game Burnout Might Be Making a Comeback
Though it’s been 16 years since a genuinely new Burnout game graced consoles, it never felt like the series could be gone for good. That’s why a teaser from Stellar Entertainment, a studio started by ex-Criterion Games personnel with plenty of racing game experience, caught my eye this week. It’s too early to say whether Stellar’s next project is definitively Burnout, but the clues are there.
Stellar is developing a new AAA arcade racing title that aims to disrupt the racing scene and will be built in Unreal Engine 5 for Gen 5 consoles and PC. Recently, the team’s cryptic tweet hinted at what could be in store: You’re about to be rear-ended? The bosses still haven’t issued any take downs? Could this mean a return to the explosive vehicular mayhem of Burnout?
While Electronic Arts’ involvement isn’t explicitly mentioned in the job description, Stellar has a history of working on Burnout titles, including assisting Criterion with Need for Speed: Unbound. Additionally, the language used by EA in promoting its game Wild Hearts as a Gen 5 exclusive sparked speculation about Stellar’s next project potentially involving an EA property.
As fans await more information, questions arise about the nature of this potential revival. Could it be a remaster of the beloved Burnout 3: Takedown, a game that fans have been clamoring for? The mention of Unreal Engine 5 suggests that this might be more than just a remaster and could potentially be a full-fledged remake or even an entirely new installment in the Burnout series.
Regardless of whether it turns out to be Burnout or not, the game is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the racing genre. Stellar Entertainment’s expertise and track record make it a studio to watch, and their goal of disrupting the racing scene hints at something fresh and innovative.
As details remain scarce, fans eagerly anticipate more information and a potential announcement regarding Burnout’s comeback. Whether it’s the return of a beloved franchise or the birth of a new racing experience, one thing is for certain: the thrill of Burnout might be making a triumphant return, and racing game enthusiasts couldn’t be more thrilled.
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