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Carmageddon Revived as Roguelite Spin-Off Rogue Shift, Targeting Early 2026

Redout maker 34BigThings takes the wheel with a roguelite redesign built on randomized runs and persistent upgrades.

Overview

  • Rogue Shift was unveiled with a trailer during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, marking the series’ first major return in years.
  • The game is slated for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC in early 2026, according to the official announcement.
  • Runs feature branching event maps, unlockable perks and meta-progression, with 15 upgradeable vehicles, 13 weapon classes and over 80 perks.
  • Set in 2050, races unfold through a day–night cycle where mutated “Wasted” hordes flood the streets at night as players fight toward a last spaceport escape.
  • Push Square reports a PS Store listing with a February 6 release date and $39.99 price with a PS Plus discount, a detail not yet widely confirmed elsewhere.