Set to take players to a world that flawlessly blends its cyberpunk anime aesthetic with adrenaline-filled gameplay, Screamer might very well kickstart the comeback of both the franchise and arcade racers as a whole.
But when will the game be released? And for all who cannot wait to jump into the driver’s seat, is there an early access period? Here’s when Screamer is set to be released, its release times, as well as a quick overview of each of its editions.
Screamer Release Date & When Does Early Access Start
Screamer is set to be released on March 26, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Those who purchase the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition, or its Echo and Collector’s physical editions, will then get access to the title on March 23 via a three-day Early Access period. Apart from the early access, here’s what each version of the game brings to the table:
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Standard Edition ($59.99)
- Base Game
- Chromed Style DLC Pack
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Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99)
- Base Game
- Digital Deluxe Upgrade Pack (features the Green Reapers, Strike Force, Jupiter Stormers, Anaconda Corp, and the Kagawa-Kai Customization Packs)
- Chromed Style DLC Pack
- Iridescent Style DLC Pack
- 3-Day Early Access
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Day One Edition (Physical Only)
- Base Game
- Chromed Style DLC Pack
- Iridescent Style DLC Pack
- ”Loss” Digital Comic Book (by Jacopo Paliaga and Matteo De Longis)
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Echo Edition ($59.99)
- Base Game
- Exclusive Steelbook
- ”Loss” Digital Comic Book (by Jacopo Paliaga and Matteo De Longis)
- Chromed Style DLC Pack
- Iridescent Style DLC Pack
- Digital Deluxe Upgrade
- 3-Day Early Access
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Collector’s Edition ($199.99)
- Base game (Physical)
- 3-Day Early Access
- Themed Box
- Premium Steelbook
- Digital Deluxe Upgrade
- Shadow Alpha figurine (30 cm)
- Hiroshi Jackson figurine (10 cm)
- Plush Fermi’s keychain
- A physical version of the Loss comic book
- A set featuring six collectible stickers and art cards
So you can have a better view of everything the Collector’s Edition offers, here’s a look at it, as shown on Milestone’s official site.
All Screamer Release Times
As shown on the game’s page on the PlayStation Store, Streamer is set to become availalbe at 12 AM local time on both March 26 and 23. That means that Xbox players in North America, South America, Central America, and most of Europe will be able to get their hands on it a day early by making use of the known New Zealand Trick. To use it, simply change your account’s region before starting the game.
You can pre-order Screamer right now on the PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, and Epic Games Store. For the physical versions, you can get access to official retailers by heading to Milestone’s official site and selecting your desired platform/version. While you wait for the game’s debut, make sure to also take a look at our full 2026 Sports And Racing Games Release Date Calendar to know what else to expect from a stacked year.
