E3 2010: MotorStorm Apocalypse announced @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on June 13, 2010

News: It's the end of the world as we know it... and I feel like racing.

Just ahead of E3, Sony and Evolution Studios have announced MotorStorm Apocalypse via the PlayStation.Blog. Coming to the PlayStation 3 in 2011, the latest entry in the MotorStorm series takes the action to an earthquake-ravaged city (known as The City) on the west coast:

The city has been abandoned and somewhat damaged after a tremor. When the СStormers find this out, they head straight in. Pretty soon, two things become clear: it isn't completely empty and Mother Nature isn't done yet!

Throughout the game the city will be ripped to pieces, in real-time, as you race. Routes will be affected, as will our emergent gameplay.

Obviously, Sony plans to talk more about MotorStorm Apocalypse at next week's E3 Expo, but they did detail the game's extensive new multiplayer modes:

Sixteen player online multiplayer.

Four player split-screen.

Combinations of the two. Play with three friends in the living room against 12 more online.

Massive vehicle customisation. Change vinyls, vehicle parts, vehicle shapes and more. Upload them to the community site and share them with others. They automatically work on all vehicle types, and include your PSN ID.

Vehicle perks. Modify your handling, boosting and offensive abilities as you unlock new perks.

A wealth of rankings to progess through online with associated rewards and recognition.

Stacks of online rewards to earn and persistent progress giving the most determined and successful racers the status and recognition they deserve.

Persistent matchmaking. Keep your party together throughout your gaming session.

A Game Mode Creator. From a completely blank canvas you can design your own game rules and victory conditions, play them online, and incorporate them into tournaments.

We'll have more on MotorStorm Apocalypse soon.