Milestone Announces Release Date for Screamer at The Game Awards

Written by Brandon Hofer on December 12, 2025

News: A new game inspired by classic JRPGs is on the way from the Screamer IP and arrives in March 2026.

Milestone has officially announced a release date for the return of its most iconic IP, Screamer. The game will launch on March 26, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The announcement was made during The Game Awards 2025, where a new story trailer for the game was also revealed.

Inspired by classic JRPG elements, Screamer immerses players in an illegal street racing tournament where five rival teams compete with no holds barred. Each team, led by a leader and supported by two members, brings its own motives, history, and secrets to the track. Every participant has something to prove, and through the game’s campaign, it will be possible to explore all the intertwined narratives by playing the whole cast of characters.

Set in a dystopic universe dripping with anime aesthetics and futuristic vibes, the story will unfold through cutscenes produced by Polygon Pictures, one of Japan’s oldest and most renowned animation studios. An international voice cast, featuring acclaimed actors Troy Baker and Aleks Le as two of the main characters, will further enhance the cinematic experience. Charged with tension and atmosphere, Screamer's narrative trailer sets the tone for what’s to come.

Beyond its narrative core, Screamer features gameplay mechanics built around a Twin Stick control system and a seamless blend of racing and fighting actions. The Echo System, which serves as a connection between the narrative and gameplay, allows players to generate and use Sync and Entropy, the two resources that fuel offensive and defensive actions. With only a few months until the game launches on all major consoles, Screamer is now available for pre-order.

Check out the new story trailer and then tell us what you think.