PlayStation Reportedly Plotting Killzone Comeback With People Can Fly
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Sony is reportedly bringing back the classic Killzone franchise with help from developer People Can Fly, though it remains unclear if the project is a remake or a remaster.
Sony is reportedly planning to bring back its classic first-person shooter series Killzone, according to a recent report from MP1st. Guerrilla Games has spent the last several years fully focused on the Horizon franchise after the massive success of Horizon Zero Dawn in 2017. While the studio has previously expressed a desire to move away from the grim tone of Killzone for the broader appeal of Aloy's world, a dedicated fanbase has kept the demand for a return alive. Development duties for this new project reportedly involve People Can Fly, known for work on Outriders and Bulletstorm, collaborating alongside Guerrilla.
Timing for the project points to a later start date for the main studio. Guerrilla is currently navigating internal shifts, including adjustments to its multiplayer spinoff project following player feedback, alongside early planning for the next main entry in the Horizon series. Reports indicate that a smaller team is already laying groundwork, while the broader studio bandwidth will eventually pivot toward the Killzone revival once current milestones are met. It remains unclear whether this project is a full remake or a polished remaster, though the original 2004 PlayStation 2 release is considered a primary candidate for the modern treatment.
For long-time fans who have seen the franchise sit dormant since the launch of the PlayStation 4, this news offers a promising glimmer of hope. Aside from minor nods like a T-shirt in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered and recent Helldivers 2 crossovers, the gritty sci-fi shooter has remained on ice. If this revival succeeds, it could serve as a testing ground for PlayStation to gauge modern interest and potentially pave the way for a brand new entry in the series down the line.
Tags: PlayStation, Killzone, Guerrilla Games, People Can Fly, FPS
Original article: IGN South Africa