description Burnout Overview
Burnout is a realistic racing simulation game set in the United Kingdom. Notably, it popularized the “drift” mechanic offering intense arcade-style gameplay focused on speed and skillful maneuvering. The title appeals to players who enjoy challenging driving experiences and competitive racing scenarios, particularly those interested in mature simulations.
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info Burnout Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2001 |
help Burnout FAQ
Who developed and published the first Burnout game?
The original Burnout was developed by Criterion Games and published by Acclaim Entertainment in 2001 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. After Acclaim's bankruptcy, Electronic Arts acquired the rights to the franchise starting with Burnout 3: Takedown in 2004. Criterion continued as the core developer under EA ownership.
What is Crash mode in the Burnout series?
Crash mode, first introduced in Burnout 2: Point of Impact (2002), challenges players to deliberately cause the most destructive multi-car pileup possible at a traffic intersection. Players aim their vehicle into traffic and trigger aftertouch steering to maximize the dollar value of damage. It became one of the franchise's most beloved and recognizable modes.
How many mainline Burnout games are there?
The mainline series includes six entries: Burnout (2001), Burnout 2: Point of Impact (2002), Burnout 3: Takedown (2004), Burnout Revenge (2005), Burnout Dominator (2007), and Burnout Paradise (2008). Burnout Paradise Remastered was released in 2018 for modern consoles. No new mainline entry has been announced since.
Is Burnout Paradise Remastered available on current-generation consoles?
Yes, Burnout Paradise Remastered is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, and it runs via backward compatibility on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. The remaster includes all previously released DLC, such as Big Surf Island and the Cops and Robbers pack. It targets 60 FPS on newer hardware.
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