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Milestone have released their first gameplay trailer for MotoGP 22 and it features a one on one multiplayer race in split-screen. The trailer is being captured from what’s likely to be PS5 or Xbox Series X. The accompanying press release mentions the following new features to the franchise:
– New face animations
– Improved 3D characters and pits
– Ride Height Device to manually manage and lock mechanism of the RHD and control the compression of the bike’s suspension
– Enhanced track surfaces to have a better rideability
– Improved Suspension system for a better feeling when passing over curbs
– A more realistic tire behavior given by the Tire Deformation, making the experience even closer to reality
Gameplay trailer:
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Full press release:
The first MotoGP™22 Next-Gen gameplay is here!
Next-Gen Gameplay shot on new generation consoles enhance the extreme realism in every detail of the raceTheale, UK – March 15, 2022 – Ready to enjoy some spectacular two-wheels racing action? The first Next-Gen gameplay of MotoGP™22 is finally here, showing all the improvements of the 2022 edition along with the local (2 player) split-screen mode* to race and compete against your friends directly on the couch. Take a deeper look on how the MotoGP™ experience is moving forward, thanks to all the enhanced features provided by the next-generation of consoles.
The simulation has never been so close to real life!
New features include:
New face animations
Improved 3D characters and pits
Ride Height Device to manually manage and lock mechanism of the RHD and control the compression of the bike’s suspension
Enhanced track surfaces to have a better rideability
Improved Suspension system for a better feeling when passing over curbs
A more realistic tire behavior given by the Tire Deformation, making the experience even closer to realityMotoGP™22 will be released on April 21st, 2022 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Steam.
* Split-screen not supported on Nintendo Switch
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