High-Octane Arcade Action Comes Home: Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition Speeds to Consoles This October

Get ready to live your life a quarter-mile at a time from the comfort of your own home. GameMill Entertainment, in partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, has officially announced that Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition is making its way to home consoles. The game, a faithful port of Raw Thrills’ popular 2022 arcade racer, is set to launch on October 24, 2025, bringing its brand of explosive, over-the-top racing to a new audience on a variety of platforms.

This news marks a significant moment for fans of the long-running film franchise who have often been left wanting a truly satisfying console gaming experience. While previous attempts like Fast & Furious Crossroads have disappointed, this new release takes a different, and potentially more successful, approach. By focusing on the proven, high-energy fun of the arcade original, the developers at Cradle Games aim to deliver a pure, unadulterated racing experience that captures the spirit of the movies without the baggage of complex mechanics or a convoluted narrative.

What to Expect from the Console Release

Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition promises to deliver the same adrenaline-fueled action that made the arcade cabinet a hit. Players can look forward to a range of features and content designed to provide a thrilling, fast-paced racing experience.

• Legendary Cars: The game features a garage of iconic, licensed vehicles, allowing players to get behind the wheel of their favorite rides. Expect to see classics like the Dodge Charger, Corvette Z06, Shelby GT500 KR, and Ford GT, all customizable with unique color schemes.
• Cinematic, Explosive Gameplay: The game is all about high-speed drifts, nitro boosts, and outrageous stunts. Tracks are filled with destructible environments, branching paths, and sneaky shortcuts that reward risk-taking drivers. The action is reminiscent of the films, with cars often pinwheeling through the air as explosions light up the screen.
• Over-the-Top Missions: In addition to standard races, players will be able to tackle high-stakes, explosive bonus challenges. These include cinematic set pieces like stopping a missile in the Swiss Alps or grounding a plane in Hong Kong, pulling directly from the franchise’s flair for the absurd.
• Local Split-Screen Multiplayer: A key feature of the console port is the inclusion of two-player split-screen local multiplayer. This brings the classic, side-by-side rivalry of the arcade home, allowing friends and family to compete head-to-head for bragging rights on the couch.

The game will be available on a number of platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The announcement also mentions a PC release via Steam. This wide availability ensures that a broad range of gamers will be able to experience the title.

While the game appears to be a direct and faithful port, it’s worth noting that the focus is on local multiplayer. There has been no mention of an online multiplayer component, a detail that reflects its arcade origins but may be a point of discussion for some modern players.

The Future of the Fast & Furious Gaming Franchise

The release of Fast & Furious: Arcade Edition represents a fresh start for the franchise in the gaming world. By leveraging the proven success and straightforward fun of a successful arcade title, the game sidesteps the common pitfalls of trying to create a complex, narrative-driven experience that doesn’t quite fit the brand. The game is a love letter to the simple joy of arcade racing, and it may be exactly what the franchise needs to win back the trust of gamers. The race for dominance on consoles begins this October, and the family is ready for another ride.