{"id":342426,"date":"2017-06-01T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T23:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2017\/05\/31\/formula-fusion\/21|22117563"},"modified":"2017-06-01T07:01:00","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T23:01:00","slug":"the-wipeout-sequel-youve-wanted-isnt-coming-from-sony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/the-wipeout-sequel-youve-wanted-isnt-coming-from-sony\/","title":{"rendered":"The ‘Wipeout’ sequel you’ve wanted isn’t coming from Sony"},"content":{"rendered":"

The core mechanics will seem very familiar: you’re zipping around tracks (either solo or multiplayer) while picking up weapons and countermeasures. However, this isn’t just the classic game with a fresh coat of paint. There’s a garage for fine-tuning your anti-gravity vehicle, a weapon slot crafting option and “dynamic” track surfaces. Also, Formula Fusion<\/em> is clearly built for the eSports and YouTube crowds: there’s a spectator mode that lets people watch and comment on races, and the replay system goes so far as to include a Matrix<\/em>-like “bullet time” view to capture special moments.<\/p>\n

The title is available now on Windows PCs for $20. However, the future of the game could be just as important as its present. R8 is planning “substantial” free add-ons to supplement the 8 tracks and 5 vessels you get on launch. You shouldn’t be faced with a Wipeout HD Fury<\/em><\/a>-like scenario where you may have to buy an expansion just to keep things fresh.<\/p>\n

The tricky part may be getting your friends to check this out. While the right ingredients are in place to draw in Wipeout<\/em> fans, there’s no question that Sony has the more recognizable name and a ton of marketing clout. R8 does have an ace up its sleeve, though: this is likely the closest you’ll get to Wipeout<\/em> on modern PCs. It might be the only<\/em> game in town if you don’t own a PS4.<\/p>\n