Code Violet Is Getting a Sequel Despite Its Rough Launch
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
TeamKill Media has announced a sequel called Code UltraViolet, despite the original third-person dinosaur horror game receiving heavily critical reviews from players and critics earlier this year.
TeamKill Media is moving forward with a sequel to Code Violet, the third-person action horror game that launched earlier this year. The studio announced that development on the next installment, titled Code UltraViolet, is already underway. This decision arrives despite the original game receiving a cool reception from both critics and players, sitting at a low Metacritic score and struggling with polarized user reviews on the PlayStation Store since its release.
The initial release placed players in the shoes of protagonist Violet Sinclair to battle prehistoric dinosaurs and rival factions in a style reminiscent of classic survival horror. While the debut failed to capture widespread critical acclaim, the development team pointed to what they described as an overwhelming level of success to justify greenlighting the follow-up. Studios pushing ahead with franchises despite rough public launches is always an interesting narrative in modern gaming, especially in an era where community sentiment is instantly broadcast across social media and platform review scores.
Details on Code UltraViolet remain sparse for now, though TeamKill Media has promised further announcements and reveals in the near future. Whether the upcoming sequel can address the technical and design criticisms leveled at the first game remains to be seen. Original reporting comes via Victoria Phillips Kennedy at Eurogamer, where you can read the full breakdown of the studio's announcement and player reception.
Tags: Code Violet, TeamKill Media, PlayStation 5, Survival Horror, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer