Wipeout 2048 is set in the near future, and relative to previous games, takes place much earlier in the Wipeout timeline, as the new sport of anti-gravity racing is beginning to emerge. As such, dedicated racing tracks are yet to be built, and so races take place in city streets. Set in Studio Liverpool’s interpretation of New York city in the near future, races will be three-tiered, with lower levels showing off architectural details, while higher levels will show off the modern, futuristic elements of the city. Tracks will also be wider than previous entries, which the team hopes will allow for greater use of combat.