Looking back at my favourite design from the WipEout 2048 intro movie. 

‘The intro to this game (at surface level) is a short movie which showcases historic moments of competitive racing development leading to the birth of anti gravity racing. 

But, did you know the WipEout 2048 intro movie simultaneously looked back at Psygnosis Studio Liverpool’s history of game development too?

In the movie, you’ll see vehicles from past and present day motor racing 

However: some of you may not have noticed that it’s also sprinkled with a few easter eggs of Psygnosis Studio Liverpool’s notable past including:

The F1 racing game series and nods to the Rollcage franchise.

Unfortunately, this was to be Psygnosis Studio Liverpool’s last ever work as Sony permanently closed the studio in 2012, leaving only the games and of course the WipEout 2048 intro movie as a testament to the British studio’s 28 years in gaming history.’ 

Darren Douglas’ WipEout 2048 Environment and Vehicle Concept art is available to view now.

WipEout Fusion: Wreck and Victory Concept Art. (PlayStation 2, 2001)

WipEout Pure: Start Grid Concept Art by Darren Douglas (PlayStation Portable, 2004)