That is Ghost Bike, a brand new recreation introduced earlier immediately. It’s being developed by Messhof (Nidhogg), and will likely be printed by Annapurna. Because the headline says, I feel it’s vital all of us sit down and watch this.

I imply, I’ve already watched it. A number of occasions. However I’ll watch it once more, now, with you, as a result of why not. I may watch all of it day.

Argh. It’s lovely. I’ll play this when it’s out, however I may additionally simply watch this trailer a bunch extra occasions, and even simply watch different folks play it, and be virtually as blissful.

Because the trailer suggests it’s primarily a racing recreation, although one with a story level:

Ghost Bike places gamers within the footwear of a streetwise child from Freehub Metropolis on a mission to revive the final of the Ghost Bikes, the magical couriers who rode between the world of the dwelling and the world of the lifeless. Journey the Ghost Bike to the afterlife, and save the misplaced souls of Wheel World.

Deserted and forgotten, the Ghost Bike wants restore. Bikes want upkeep, and this one is on its final hyperlink! Beat ghosts in contests of pace and ability to win again Ghost energy. Solely then are you able to make the journey to the afterworld, and return the true spirit of biking again to Wheel World.

Ghost Bike has a “superbly stylized semi-open world”, which is able to allow you to tackle these races “at your personal tempo”, and one of many press launch’s most interesting bullet factors is that the sport additionally options “common tomfoolery”.

Additionally good to see, for individuals who are very into bikes and rightfully really feel they’re not as well-represented in video games as they may very well be, is that the sport is embracing the entire bicycle life-style/tradition factor, saying it is going to function “bespoke spokemakers, radical roadies, troublesome vacationers, badass BMX’ers, fanatical followers, tremendous enjoyable stunts, intrigue, journey, and extra!”

Ghost Bike is popping out on Xbox, PlayStation and Steam in 2024.