Stellar Entertainment, the renowned studio behind Burnout Paradise Remastered and Need for Speed titles, has set the gaming community abuzz with its latest project. The studio is discreetly hinting at a new AAA arcade racing game that appears to carry the adrenaline-fueled DNA of the iconic Burnout series.
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Insider Insights and Social Media Hints Fuel Speculation
Evidence supporting the speculation emerged from Stellar's own website, where they are actively recruiting talent for a AAA arcade racing title built on Unreal Engine 5. The game is tailored for the latest Gen 5 consoles and PC, promising a disruptive experience in the racing genre.
Social media posts from the studio further stoke the flames of anticipation. In a recent tweet labeled "#StellarWithoutContext," the developers shared intriguing "insider intel" without explicitly revealing details. The post includes an image captioned "POV: You're about to be rear-ended," accompanied by the statement, "And the bosses still haven't issued any take downs!"
A Stellar Connection to Burnout's Past
Founded by Paul Ross, who spent 16 years with Criterion, the developer of Burnout, Stellar maintains a direct link to the series' legacy. Ross's extensive experience with Burnout suggests that the upcoming title may carry forward the spirit of the beloved racing franchise.
Adding to the mystery, Stellar is working on a "secret mission" that is reportedly nearing launch readiness, as indicated on the studio's website. Accompanied by an enigmatic image of space, this project raises further questions about what surprises Stellar has in store for the gaming community.
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