Italian developers Milestone and publisher PQube have announced plans for next year's officially licensed MotoGP video game. In a bit of a shocker move it will be called Valentino Rossi: The Game and is dedicated to the iconic superstar and 9-times world champion. The game will feature all the modes and the specifics of the 2016 MotoGP season you'd expect from a new MotoGP title, but additionally will also let players experience the career of Rossi - and not just with bikes as it will also feature rally cars and the Valentino Rossi Ranch (!).

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Via the press release, both Milestone and Rossi himself shared the enthusiasm for the project:

"We are really enthusiastic about this partnership and project", said Luisa Bixio V.P. Milestone, "Milestone has been developing MotoGP for a few years, but the experience we are going to offer all motorcycle racing and Valentino fans this year is quite simply unique. Players can grapple with the entire 2016 official championship, but most of all they can experience the passion, professionalism and experience of Valentino Rossi, both in and out of the championship, with exclusive rally and flat track content, as well as much more that only the number 46 can offer. We also like to think of this as an Italian project par excellence, which we're sure will be appreciated all over the world", concludes Bixio.

﻿"I'm happy to announce that I'll participate in the making of Valentino Rossi The Game, along with the guys at Milestone. We chose to include both the most important elements of my MotoGP career, and all the extra circuit stuff that are so important to me, like Ranch, Rally and more. It will be fun to approach the game not only as a gamer, but also as a 'test driver'. I'll work with the development team to make sure all fans will get the best experience they ever had" - says Valentino Rossi.

Valentino Rossi: The Game is schedule for release in June next year on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.