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And it’s a roguelite this time
Oh wow, we didn’t expect to see a new Carmageddon game get announced before Christmas.
Obviously, the controversial vehicular combat franchise has a long history, with the second game in particular proving somewhat popular on the PS1, despite attracting dreadful reviews.
The franchise got a bit of a soft reboot on the PS4 with Carmageddon: Max Damage (which was rubbish), but the newly announced Carmageddon: Rogue Shift genuinely looks decent.
The big twist this time is its roguelite format: each run will be slightly different, as you work your way through an increasingly difficult campaign, augmenting your car with various perks and upgrades.
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If you fail to reach the finish line, a new driver will get behind the wheel, and you’ll be able to invest in permanent upgrades to help you progress further next time.
The full game will have over 15 upgradeable vehicles, 13 weapon classes, and more than 80 different perks. There’ll also be a day/night cycle, dynamic weather, and a state-of-the-art damage model to help you better appreciate each attack and impact.
We think some will lament the change in tone and style here, but honestly given how bad most Carmageddon games have been, we’re down for a slightly different take on the series.
Pre-orders are already live on the PS Store ahead of the racer’s 6th February release date, with a 10% discount available for PS Plus subscribers. The title will retail for $39.99/£32.99.
What do you think of this roguelite twist on a classic series? Run us down in the comments section below.

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I used to love this as a kid on the PC it was so so good I got a lot of my mates into this game crazy fun!
The console version was terrible though to me at least like unreal tournament aswell around that time the PC version was so much better!
Hopefully it’s somewhat like the old game and and keeps the drivers face in the corner!
And the crazy challenges aswell 🤓

I’m terrible at controlling cars in games, but I love a good roguelite. Looks interesting! Will put this on my wishlist

Looks good but it's a roguelite and I'm burned out of that genre, so it's a skip for the time being.
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Game Profile
Title:
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift
System:
PlayStation 5
Also Available For:
Switch 2
Publisher:
34BigThings
Developer:
34BigThings
Genre:
Racing
Players:
1
Release Date:
PlayStation 5
Series:
Carmageddon
Where to buy: