Classic PlayStation Franchise Killzone Rumored for a Return With an External Studio at the Helm
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
A new report suggests that Guerrilla Games' classic sci-fi shooter franchise Killzone is making a comeback through a rumored remake or remaster led by an external studio.
According to a recent report by MP1st, Guerrilla Games might finally be dusting off its classic sci-fi shooter franchise, Killzone. While the studio is currently knee-deep in the Horizon universe, rumors suggest that a new Killzone project is quietly moving forward. Rather than handling development internally, Guerrilla is reportedly partnering with an external studio to bring the franchise back to life.
Industry tracking points toward People Can Fly, the team behind Outriders and Bulletstorm, as the likely lead developer on this rumored project, which may carry the codename Project Delta. While details remain scarce, the prevailing industry talk suggests the game will be a remake or a comprehensive visual remaster focusing on the original 2004 PlayStation 2 release, though a full franchise reboot has also been whispered about in connection to a past partnership agreement between PlayStation and People Can Fly.
For long-time fans who have watched the series sit dormant since the PlayStation 4 launch title Killzone Shadow Fall in 2013, this news offers a glimmer of hope. Guerrilla Games' own roadmap remains heavily occupied with their ongoing open-world adventures and shifting priorities around upcoming live-service projects, meaning an external partnership makes complete sense if PlayStation wants to revive its gritty first-person shooter heritage without pulling resources from Horizon 3.
Keep in mind that this project is reportedly still in its early stages, so an official reveal is likely a long way off. As modern players navigate an era where classic libraries are frequently revisited through remasters and remakes, seeing how a fresh studio interprets Sony's heavy-hitting tactical shooter could be a fascinating test of the IP's enduring appeal for today's cross-platform audience.
Tags: PlayStation, Killzone, Guerrilla Games, People Can Fly, FPS
Original article: Game Rant