Summary
- Stellar Entertainment teases the possibility of a new Burnout game, exciting fans of the beloved arcade racing franchise.
- The studio is currently hiring for the new game, which is described as a new AAA arcade racing title that aims to disrupt the racing scene.
- Criterion Games is not involved in the development of the new Burnout game, but Stellar Entertainment's experience with the Need for Speed franchise and Burnout Paradise Remastered gives fans confidence in their ability to deliver a satisfying experience.
A new Burnout game could be in the works, according to a tease from Burnout Paradise Remastered developers Stellar Entertainment. The studio is currently working on a new arcade racing game project that could be the first brand-new Burnout game in over a decade.
The Burnout franchise 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 in 2004's Burnout 3: Takedown game, 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 play Burnout in Burnout Revenge and Burnout Paradise, with the latter being remastered by Stellar Entertainment. While Criterion supports EA proper with the development of Battlefield and Need for Speed projects, it appears that Stellar Entertainment may have been handed the reins to the Burnout franchise.
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Stellar Entertainment could be working on a new Burnout game, 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 iconic Burnout franchise, and many Burnout fans 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, the official website confirms 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 to the Need for Speed series.
Criterion Games is not working on a new Burnout game, but fans may feel confident in Stellar Entertainment due to its prior experience with the Need for Speed franchise and Burnout Paradise Remastered. Apart from a new Burnout game, a remaster of Burnout 3: Takedown appears to be the most requested title from the community, with many fans still holding the game in high regard nearly two decades later.
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.