Micro Machines: World Series is coming to PS4 and Xbox One

Codemasters has just announced that Micro Machines: World Series is coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One. The game will launch in April and is of course the big return of one of the most beloved 16-bit franchises of all time.

Micro Machines World Series will support up to 12 players online and four players on the same screen across a variety of racing and combative environments. Each of the 12 vehicles has its own unique load-out of weapons and abilities and the game will launch with a range of customisation options. Here are the latest details which came to us via the official press release:

Micro Machines World Series retains the manic social gameplay of the classic series, updated with stunning HD visuals that will see you return to the garden, kitchen, workshop and many more great locations in an array of amazing miniature vehicles. In addition to classic game modes such as Race and Elimination, Micro Machines World Series introduces all new Battle Arenas which allow you to wreak mass destruction on a miniature scale against your friends or the AI. Meanwhile, Team play lets you work together using your vehicles' unique skills in modes such as "Capture the Flag" and "King of the Hill."

Designed around fun gameplay at every turn, Micro Machines World Series is the ultimate pick up and play experience for players of all ages and abilities, offering intuitive, easy to learn controls that make the controller impossible to put down.