Summary
A newBurnoutgame could be in the works, according to a tease fromBurnout Paradise Remastereddevelopers Stellar Entertainment. The studio is currently working on a new arcade racing game project that could be the first brand-newBurnoutgame in over a decade.
TheBurnoutfranchise is a beloved arcade racing game franchise for its high-speed, vehicular combat that rewards players for slamming into rival cars, and performing various “takedowns” while attempting to finish in first place. The takedown component was introduced in2004’sBurnout 3: Takedowngame, which is one of the most revered entries in the series. Developer Criterion Games would continue to improve the takedown mechanic and offer enticing new ways to playBurnoutinBurnout RevengeandBurnout Paradise, with the latter being remastered by Stellar Entertainment. While Criterion supports EA proper with the development ofBattlefieldandNeed for Speedprojects, it appears that Stellar Entertainment may have been handed the reins to theBurnoutfranchise.
Stellar Entertainment could be working ona newBurnoutgame, with the studio’s recent tweet and official website both teasing a major racing game that’s currently in development. On Twitter, Stellar Entertainment shares some “insider intel” about a new game that could see players rear ended, and the studio jokingly remarks that its bosses “haven’t issued any take downs.” The studio’s remarks reference the high-speed racing, collisions, and takedowns of the iconicBurnoutfranchise, and manyBurnoutfans on Twitter are excited about the possibility of a new entry in the series. The tweet also confirms that Stellar Entertainment is still hiring for the new game, with its official website reiterating that the new game is a new AAA arcade racing game.
Stellar Entertainment Teases a Potential New Burnout Game
Although Stellar Entertainment did not elaborate about the new racing game on Twitter, theofficial websiteconfirms that it will be available for current-gen consoles and PC. The new title is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, and Stellar Entertainment is hiring employees for its United Kingdom and Netherlands offices. Stellar Entertainment aims to develop a game that disrupts the racing scene, so it’s unlikely that the project is related totheNeed for Speedseries.
Criterion Games is not working on a newBurnoutgame, but fans may feel confident in Stellar Entertainment due to its prior experience with theNeed for Speedfranchise andBurnout Paradise Remastered. Apart from a newBurnoutgame, a remaster ofBurnout 3: Takedownappears to be the most requested title from the community, with many fans still holding the game in high regard nearly two decades later.
Burnout
Criterion Games' Burnout is a series of street racing games that were hugely popular in the 2000s for their intense action, explosive crashes, and enjoyable multiplayer.The series is best known for 2008’s Burnout Paradise; the first and only open-world entry in the series.
