Former Arkane Studios co-directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith revealed that Bethesda approached the studio to create Thief 4 or a Blade Runner game before it made the first Dishonored.
The pair discussed the near-miss projects during a conversation earlier this week. Colantonio said Bethesda told the studio it had the Thief franchise and knew the right team to make the game. He described the offer as presenting two appealing options that were hard to choose between.
Arkane Lyon's Marvel Blade project remains in development following initial reports that it might have been cancelled. A clarification from insider Jeff Grubb reversed earlier speculation about the game's status.
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Nightdive has revealed plans to remaster the 1998 stealth classic Thief: The Dark Project. The studio, known for recent updates to System Shock 2 and other titles, will update visuals and add new features while preserving the original experience.
Arcanaut Studios has secured major backing for its Star Wars role-playing game from former NetEase executive Simon Zhu. The funding comes via his newly formed GreaterThan Group. Director Casey Hudson has shared details on the studio's approach to development.
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Bloober Team, the Polish horror game developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake and Cronos: The New Dawn, has appointed three new leaders as it transitions to managing multiple projects. The studio is now working on two first-party single-player horror games and five co-developments. CEO Piotr Babieno emphasized the move supports long-term stability without overextending.