14 DAY TRIAL // Slightly Mad Studios, the developer behind the Need for Speed: Shift titles, has just revealed World of Speed, a special online arcade racing game that promises to deliver hectic multiplayer action to PC this year.
Slightly Mad has been working on its much anticipated Project Cars racing simulator for quite some time but, out of nowhere, it's just revealed another big project, in the form of World of Speed.
The new title is an online arcade racing experience that will let players take control of some truly great sportscars and allow them to drive through exotic locations and cities like London or San Francisco.
"At the heart of World of Speed lies a unique massive multiplayer online experience which incorporates a dynamic social elements and entirely new ways to compete in a racing video game – from an individual to a team level," said Ian Bell, chief executive officer of Slightly Mad Studios.
"World of Speed is an online game and will be continuously supported with innovative and fresh content to keep the competition furious well after its launch."
All sorts of online features are included in World of Speed to bolster a sense of community and rivalry amongst players, according to the independent studio.
"World of Speed introduces a new level of connected competition allowing players real-time interactive social gameplay through intense Club and team gameplay, the Airfield social hub, and unique missions and objectives in every race to make every players actions really matter. As an online experience, World of Speed will be supported with live events and player challenges, new gameplay modes, tracks and cars and much more."
World of Speed launches in spring of 2014 and those interested can already sign up for an upcoming closed beta.
Besides the actual details, a wide array of screenshots and a video have also been revealed by Slightly Mad, so check them out below.
