Developed by Slightly Mad Studios – yep, they behind Project Cars – Fast & Furious Crossroads has today been announced to arrive on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, with a mid-2020 launch in the works.
May 2020 is the exact month in which we’ll be seeing the next immersive experience in the Fast & Furious franchise, as Bandai, Slightly Mad and Universal Games team up to deliver another adrenaline-fuelled vehicular-heist racer. Expanding the Fast & Furious saga, Crossroads will be found featuring voiceover performances from Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson, alongside an all-star cast of new crew members.
With the ninth Fast & Furious film due to hit cinemas come May 22nd 2020, we should expect to see the game arrive to accompany that, with the virtual offering providing an authentic storyline that is packed with heroes, gadgets, cars and non-stop cinematic-style action – across both a single player story, and a multiplayer mode.
The Fast & Furious Crossroads story mode expands the Fast & Furious universe with Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson reprising their roles as Dom, Letty, and Roman in an adventure that is set across stunning global locations. Joining that cast are Sonequa Martin-Green (STAR TREK: Discovery, The Walking Dead) and Asia Kate Dillon (BILLIONS, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum), as players get the chance to travel from the streets of exotic locales to the murky world of international espionage, pulling off high-speed heists and stunts as they battle to take down a new threat.
“Fast & Furious remains one of the most beloved franchises of all time and continues to innovate in extraordinary ways,” said Jim Molinets, SVP of Production, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. “Fast & Furious Crossroads is an authentic experience that stays true to the series by amplifying the signature elements that fans love – a star-studded cast, high-stakes story, over-the-top action, deep family ties and, of course, fast cars.”
“We’re excited to be part of this huge global franchise, and to provide Fast & Furious fans with the opportunity to experience first-hand the action, cars, and gadgets they know and love,” said Katrin Darolle, Director of Publishing, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. “We are commited to creating and developing compelling games, and Fast & Furious Crossroads joins an ever-growing line-up of games created by BANDAI NAMCO for fans across the globe.”
“As huge fans of the franchise, it’s an honor to be able to expand the Fast & Furious franchise into the world of video games with a brand new story, the introduction of a new crew with ties to beloved characters, and iconic and stunning set pieces,” said Andy Tudor, Chief Creative Officer, Slightly Mad Studios. “With Easter eggs throughout for fans and an intense multiplayer experience, Fast & Furious Crossroads is a thrilling collision course that puts players behind the wheel.”
We’ll be sure to keep you updated with the development of Fast & Furious Crossroads on Xbox One, PS4 and PC in the months ahead. For now though it’ll be well worth your time to take down the trailer below.
