
Last week, several seconds of leaked footage from what is supposedly an unannounced Sony title appeared online. Described as a "sci-fi RPG" by the original leaker, it's apparently something that XDev is working on — the Sony studio that typically supports external developers in their PlayStation-based endeavours.
Given XDev's usual role, it's assumed that this project is being headed by a third-party studio, and naturally, people have been trying to work out which developer is behind the wheel. We've seen a lot of suggestions already, but the one that's gained the most traction is People Can Fly — the primarily Polish outfit that most recently released Outriders.
This all stems from a post on ResetEra, which points out that the leaked footage seems to feature the word 'RED' in the bottom right corner of the screen. 'RED' was the codename for a People Can Fly project, which the developer said was in the "concept development phase" back in 2021.
If you squint, the evidence starts to line up, especially since People Can Fly obviously has a lot of experience with third-person shooters — and the leaked project appears to be just that.
So, what do you make of all this? Are you a fan of People Can Fly? How much stock do you put in this rumour? Play the waiting game in the comments section below.
[source resetera.com]
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That makes a lot of sense, since almost everything they make is partnered with someone else, and they're probably cash strapped after Squeenix screwed them over with Outriders.
But....it also means my hype meter went way down. Their history is pretty much all B-grade FPS games. Some of them cult classics, but I think we can bet this is not quite the sci-fi RPG some of us were picturing, and more of out Outriders/Destiny type thing. I wouldn't expect a "OMG a Sony RPG!" from this.
I'm mixed on this. I really like Bulletstorm, but I'm hoping this isn't another looter shooter like Outriders. This is just a rumor, of course, so I don't want to be too concerned over nothing.
Outriders was more or less fine but not on par with Sony exclusive quality…
@NEStalgia You say that as though developers cannot branch out and try new things. Which is weird, considering Outriders itself was a new IP and new genre for them.
What's to say they can't bring their shooter chops to a full RPG, other than your limited imagination?
Another one for Colin...
bulletstorm was ok and i liked outriders
i think people can fly make good games
@roadhog Disappointed. Was hoping this to be the next Cory Barlog led SMS game.
Outriders with Sony level presentation and a few small changes would be a pretty good game
People actually assuming that this game will be bad and trashing it already just because of a unverified rumour, and that too from a site like resetera.
This is exactly why game developers hesitate to show their games these days.
I remember really liking Bulletstorm when it first came out but it's been a while and I don't know whether I would come to the same conclusion today. Haven't really messed with Outriders apart from a couple of minutes in the demo, not being particularly attracted by it.
single-player Outriders would be perfect (that multiplayer just killed it).
Funny thinking many vocal people over the internet talked about Outriders like it was a xbox exclusive because it was a day 1 gamepass. Not even gamepass save that multiplayer tho, just drop it, stay single player and everything will be ok.
Cool.more video games is always welcome.word up son
My interest just dropped a considerable amount
Hopefully they've improved.
Keep it , offline single player campaigns only.
I hope Sony and Xdev help take people can fly to the next level with this game.
@Mad001 god no , what a selfish and boring thought to have
multiplayer or it’s dead on arrival
@nomither6 multiplayer no plot no story....snorefest
Been playing offline since the 80s don't fix it its not broke.
You kids get ripped off with multiplayer I can still play commodore 64 games or nes today.
Multiplayer oh wait its a server they took it offline yea there's the selfishness for ya took it away good luck with that lol
@theGoodChap That's how I am looking at this of course this is still a rumor and nothing is actually confirmed. BUT if they are working with Sony and XDEV this may help them on the right path seeing how Sony do like their titles to be of a certain quality.
Well, not interested in that one’s potential anymore. Moving on…
Maybe this is just Outriders 2? If the “SonyXSquareEnix” rumors are true then maybe Outriders will be exclusive moving forward. I could see Sony taking over the development support with XDev and letting Square focus more on the RPG side of the business. If any of these rumors are true I will actually be pretty excited for whatever this game is. I think the majority of people downplaying Outriders didn’t actually play it. Reminder that there isn’t a single microtransaction or loot box in that game and the gameplay is almost identical to Gears of War plus magic powers. It’s not a live service game.
@MFTWrecks Sure, they can, I mean guerilla went from b grade shooter to horizon and playground is going from racer to fable, though there's some skepticism until proven there, too. Sometimes devs change genres with success, sometimes they really are built around a certain design. But expectations need to be in check.
Stupid move guys only so many gamers in to live services short shelf life could of built up a new IP
I bought the Callisto protocol day 1 and now interested Inna sequel. Star wars jedi fallen order I bought on PlayStation , xbox and steam I've pre ordered star wars Jedi survivor ultimate edition on PS5. I don't do live services its more ripping off the customer no disc no game just thin air then gone because of server costs , player count or oh just drop a new game and shut down the old one. I've a disc I've a console , or a backup installer.exe from gog I'm ok jack lol
@NEStalgia Zelda on nes cracking game still today. I just recently restored my old Nintendo nes had to solder on a new capacitor. I fell in with an old CRT tv these LCD tvs can't do a good pic lol I was gona put a HDMI solder kit on my SNES I was thinking round 20 quid its round £130 lol
@Clankylad gears judgement was pretty unnecessary
This will be a bargain bin game for me then, not paying full price for any games from that developer.
@ShogunRok
If you are going to credit someone please make sure you credit the right source, the leak came from Iconera not reset, you can even see their name flashed on the image of the video.
I am sure you would not like it if people linked your articles then said it was from PC gamer etc.
Here is the website
https://icon-era.com/
@Sircaw The original news article does link to IconEra: https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/01/rumour-sci-fi-rpg-from-sony-supposedly-leaked
This article is based on additional findings from ResetEra.
@ShogunRok
The original video leak is icon-era, you can clearly see it in the video, it is stamped all across the front of it, this is not up for debate, it's a clear fact.
anyways have a good day.
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