An all-new Burnout game might be in the pipeline, as hinted by the developers of Burnout Paradise Remastered, Stellar Entertainment. The studio is presently immersed in a new project focused on arcade racing, potentially marking the long-awaited return of Burnout after over a decade.
The Burnout series has earned a special place in the hearts of gamers for its high-speed, vehicular combat, rewarding players for aggressively colliding with rival cars and executing various 'takedowns' while vying for the top position. The introduction of the takedown feature in the 2004 release Burnout 3: Takedown solidified its status as one of the most revered titles in the franchise. Criterion Games continued to refine this mechanic, offering enticing new ways to experience Burnout in Burnout Revenge and Burnout Paradise, with the latter being remastered by Stellar Entertainment. While Criterion supports EA in the development of projects like Battlefield and Need for Speed, it seems that the Burnout franchise may now be in the hands of Stellar Entertainment.
Stellar Entertainment could potentially be working on a new Burnout game, with the studio's recent tweet and official website teasing the development of a major racing game. Via Twitter, Stellar Entertainment cryptically hints at a new game that may involve rear-end collisions, humorously stating that their bosses have not sanctioned any takedowns. These remarks from the studio directly allude to the high-speed racing, crashes, and takedowns synonymous with the iconic Burnout series, generating considerable excitement among fans on Twitter about the prospect of a new installment. The tweet also confirms that Stellar Entertainment is actively recruiting for the new game, a AAA arcade racing game as reiterated on its official website.
Stellar Entertainment Hints at a Possible New Burnout Game
While Stellar Entertainment did not divulge further details about the new racing game on Twitter, their official website affirms that it will be available for current-gen consoles and PC. The new title is being crafted using Unreal Engine 5, and Stellar Entertainment is seeking talent for its offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. With aspirations to disrupt the racing genre, it appears improbable that this project is linked to the Need for Speed series.
Although Criterion Games is not directly involved in the development of a new Burnout game, the prior experience of Stellar Entertainment with the Need for Speed franchise and the successful revival of Burnout Paradise instills confidence in fans. In addition to the anticipation for a new Burnout game, there is a strong demand within the community for a remaster of Burnout 3: Takedown, with many fans still holding the game in high regard nearly two decades later.