id Software's creative director has unveiled new details on the studio's upcoming post-apocalyptic FPS/combat racing hybrid

Discussing the history of id Software's classic FPS arsenal, Tim Willits told Total PC Gaming: "Rage will feature many of the classic id Software weapons of the past, along with some new and unique Rage weapons as well. We are focusing not only on great weapons, but on engineering items that will add to the variety of gameplay. We will also have multiple ammo types available for a number of the weapons."

So chainsaws, lightning guns and BFGs all the way then? Like many other recent titles the game will also embrace its multi-genre approach with elements not found in id's previous work. "Rage also has an economy where you are allowed to choose how you spend your money earned through combat and racing," Willits confirmed. "You might decide you love the wingstick (a boomerang-cum-shuriken weapon) and stock up on them, or you may feel inclined to purchase parts to build more sentry bots or to keep your armour upgraded and repaired."

For much more on Rage, check out the full id Software interview in the upcoming issue of Total PC Gaming magazine.