Sega Amusements has shared new teaser footage for two upcoming arcade racers: Drone Racing Genesis and Storm Rider 2. Both are designed for family entertainment centres (FECs) and arcades, but they take very different approaches to competitive racing.
Drone Racing Genesis
Drone Racing Genesis turns the growing worldwide sport of drone racing into an accessible arcade experience. Its design is intended to suit both casual and experienced players: the controls are easy to understand, while mastering the courses should require practice.
The game features four visually striking race locations. Players must reach the finish line while collecting battery charge, which can be used to boost the drone past its rivals. The latest footage gives a clearer look at the colourful presentation and 60fps action.
The teaser suggests that passing through the rings may not be compulsory, although collecting more of them could help improve a run. The purpose of the joystick trigger has not been confirmed; it could operate the boost, while the thumb button may control acceleration, or the controls may work differently.
A game page had been mentioned in the promotional description, but no linked page was available at the time. Sega Amusements’ website also did not list the title at that moment, so further details about the control layout and release plans were still pending.
Storm Rider 2 brings motion-based motorbike racing
Storm Rider 2 is a motion-based motorbike racer built around a two-player cabinet. Its futuristic bikes and fully lit billboard are intended to draw attention on an arcade floor, while the motion system aims to make every jump and turn feel more immersive.
The game uses Unreal Engine graphics, a Boost function and advanced AI designed to accommodate casual and core players. Four race tracks take riders through varied locations and dramatic scenery. Players can tackle a single-player campaign or compete against friends in a four-bike multiplayer race.
A bike-upgrade system, three bikes and three characters are intended to encourage repeat play. The game has been developed by 3MindWave, the studio behind ATV Slam and VR Agent, in collaboration with Wahlap.
The footage leans into exaggerated action, including tricks and jumps, with a strong Speed Rider vibe to it. It appears aimed at the same audience as Super Bikes 3, although the final number of selectable riders and bikes was not known. Storm Rider 2 has four tracks, while Super Bikes 3 has twice as many, although four of that game’s courses were mirrored.
Cabinet preview and IAAPA appearance
SAI also released a cabinet render for Storm Rider 2:
The two games were scheduled to appear at IAAPA 2022 in two weeks, providing an opportunity to see and play both machines in person. For readers tracking new racing arcades, these reveals offer an early look at two distinctive directions for location-based racing.
Drone Racing Genesis focuses on quick-to-learn aerial competition and battery management, while Storm Rider 2 combines physical motion, stunt-heavy racing and multiplayer competition. Further hands-on impressions were expected at the IAAPA showing.
If you are comparing these concepts with other arcade hardware, RETROCADE’s arcade machine buying guide can help explain the practical considerations involved in choosing a cabinet. Our arcade news and gaming coverage also follows developments across the industry.
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