The Perfect Dark reboot, which was revealed in December 2020, has experienced a turbulent development journey. Surprisingly, there has been no further information or updates regarding the game since its unveiling.
As we approach the third anniversary of its reveal in December, it appears that we will have to wait even longer to actually get our hands on the game. This information comes from a detailed report by IGN, which sheds light on the state of development for Perfect Dark.
The report includes insights from 13 individuals who have worked on the game. They describe an atmosphere of constantly changing ideas and goals, as well as various setbacks caused by changes in senior leadership and the departure of core designers. According to the report, it is estimated that the release of the game is still two to three years away.
Considering that Microsoft established a new studio, The Initiative, specifically for the purpose of rebooting the Perfect Dark series, it is likely that the company had anticipated an earlier release. The development of Perfect Dark began in 2018, two years before its reveal trailer in 2020.
The report reveals that little progress has been made on the game since its reveal, despite the involvement of Crystal Dynamics, the developer of Tomb Raider, which joined in 2021 to co-develop the game with The Initiative. The project underwent a complete reboot last year, and development is now ongoing using Unreal Engine 5.
Recognizing the extended development timeline, The Initiative is reportedly considering an episodic release for the game. This is one potential direction, as outlined in the reported development plans. However, IGN cautions that plans are subject to change.
Last year, there were discussions about the need for Perfect Dark to be more than just a spy game. According to the IGN report, the developers are now focused on creating a compelling narrative while incorporating a combination of action combat and gadget-based stealth gameplay.
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