The Nissan Formula E Team has launched its first ever video game known as ‘NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo’.
Nissan announced the new game in a press release on 8 May. The retro-inspired arcade game was created in collaboration with Japanese Illustrator Kentaro Yoshida.
It is intended to mark the arrival of the FIA Formula E World Championship to Japan for the team’s home race in Tokyo on May 17-18.
In the spirit of Tokyo
The game was designed to portray the streets of Tokyo in their unique design, and in line with the city’s gaming culture.
It resembles the classic 90s arcade games, and features players taking control of a stylized Nissan Formula E car through a Tokyo cityscape featuring Mount Fuji and cherry blossom trees.
NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo will launch alongside a 90s-inspired video game advert, blending gameplay with real life race footage.
Nissan Formula E Team drivers Oliver Rowland and Norman Nato are already playing the game online and are set to register their highest scores ahead of the E-Prix.
To make it more fun, fans are also able to test themselves against the professionals and post their own scores to the leaderboard.
Commenting, Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal, Nissan Formula E Team, said:
“We’re very excited to return to our home E-Prix in Tokyo. This race is not only a major moment for us as a team, but also a chance to celebrate our Japanese heritage. With ‘NISMO Electric Racer Tokyo’ we’ve created something that captures the energy we bring to the track while celebrating Japan’s legendary gaming culture. We’ve had a good season so far and we’re ready to give it our all in Tokyo to deliver excitement both on and off the track.”
The game is the first one designed by Yoshida who is known for his pastel toned style, bold line-work and quirky characters.
His unique style will also debut on track at the Tokyo E-Prix, having worked on a special edition livery that reimagines the team’s existing Sakura-themed design.
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