Sony Computer Entertainment and Evolution Studios have today unveiled what PlayStation 3 racing fans have been waiting for, no, it isn't Gran Turismo 5, it's MotorStorm Apocalypse!
The game was announced by director Matthew Southern over on the official PlayStation EU Blog where he explains the key features of the new racer.
It'll be coming with sixteen player online racing, four-player split-screen co-op, vehicle customization and perks, rankings, rewards, and a Game Mode Creator.
"The city has been abandoned and somewhat damaged after a tremor. When the 'Stormers find this out, they head straight in. Pretty soon, two things become clear: it isn't completely empty and Mother Nature isn't done yet!" Says Matthew Southern as he explains the new setting for MotorStorm.
"Throughout the game the city will be ripped to pieces, in real-time, as you race. Routes will be affected, as will our emergent gameplay."
Here's the feature list:
- Sixteen player online multiplayer.
- Four player split-screen.
- Combinations of the two. Play with three friends in the living room against 12 more online.
- Massive vehicle customisation. Change vinyls, vehicle parts, vehicle shapes and more. Upload them to the community site and share them with others. They automatically work on all vehicle types, and include your PSN ID.
- Vehicle perks. Modify your handling, boosting and offensive abilities as you unlock new perks.A wealth of rankings to progess through online with associated rewards and recognition.
- Stacks of online rewards to earn and persistent progress giving the most determined and successful racers the status and recognition they deserve.
- Persistent matchmaking. Keep your party together throughout your gaming session.
- A Game Mode Creator. From a completely blank canvas you can design your own game rules and victory conditions, play them online, and incorporate them into tournaments.
You can expect to see a lot more of this at E3 next week. Are we pumped? We're apocalyptically pumped!
For now, feast your eyes on some screenshots which you can find here.
