As this happens, there is narration describing how the world has changed for the worse as storms, floods and fires overwhelm everything. We also see water consume bits of land bordering continents.

In the opening of the reveal trailer, giant ice caps begin to melt from the perspective of a satellite hovering over Earth. However, it seemed like society was on the brink of a massive catastrophe due to a climate emergency. Society possesses futuristic technology, with high-tech buildings lining the scenes. Whether or not this remains consistent in The Initiative’s version of the story is unknown, as the cinematic trailer seemed sci-fi in a different sense. The previous title also incorporated heavy science fiction elements, including two alien races having a presence on Earth. The original Perfect Dark was set in 2023, which is not that far from today, so the new game will likely put players even further into the future. Instead, I’m imagining it takes a similar approach as Doom 2016, where it faithfully sticks to the core mechanics of the franchise while modernizing the outdated aspects. It could also be revealed as an open-world game, which some fans might dislike. In the background, we can see the presence of three gigantic pyramids.īased on this information, The Initiative’s Perfect Dark will likely be similar, although we can probably expect even more weapons, larger levels and unforeseen additional mechanics. It will seemingly take place somewhere in Egypt, as the trailer shows our protagonist overlooking a desert storm that looms over a city. Perfect Dark settingĪlthough we weren’t shown in-game footage, Perfect Dark’s announcement trailer gave us a first look at the general aesthetic and setting of the game. We're unsure how long the show itself will be and if we can expect any secrets, but we're hoping to get release dates on some of Xbox's biggest games. Xbox has revealed plans for its first Developer_Direct showcase, but we're not expecting to see Perfect Dark at show. You can catch the show on Xbox's YouTube or Twitch channel at 12pm PT/3pm ET on January 25. But we're hoping Perfect Dark far exceeds these relatively low expectations. The issues that The Initiative seem to be facing, along with bringing Crystal Dynamics on to assist with development, might paint a dreary picture for this game. Unsurprisingly, Perfect Dark did not appear at the Xbox & Bethesda showcase on June 12. Hopefully this is true, and we have the chance to see a fully formed Perfect Dark in the coming years. 'We wish all our former colleagues the very best, and I’m confident in the team we have in place, the new talent joining, and we can’t wait to share more with the fans,” studio head Darrel Gallagher said. Management at The Initiative spoke to VGC, expressing confidence in the current team and the new talent that has joined the company. In the past year, The Initiative has also hired around 12 new employees. These developers 'didn't feel heard' on massive problems such as project planning, development priorities and team staffing. Senior developers who spoke to VGC claim that a lack of creative autonomy resulted in a 'fast and furious' wave of departures, along with slow development progress being cited as a contributing factor. Unfortunately, half of Perfect Dark's core staff has departed in the last 12 months, according to a VideoGamesChronicle report. Perfect Dark director Daniel Neuburger served as game director at Crystal Dynamics for many years, which makes the partnership between the two companies seem just a little more precedented. It's hard to say what exactly this means for the game, but we'll have to wait until more footage is shown. This has been a cause for concern, as Xbox had hyped this studio up as their big AAAA team. The Initiative announced that they're partnering with Crystal Dynamics to fulfill their vision of Perfect Dark. This isn't too surprising the game is going to need a lot more time in the oven before we see any gameplay. Xbox's Gamescom 2021 did not show anything involved with Perfect Dark. She's previously worked as a producer on God of War, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and World of Warcraft.Ĭhris Dring from spoke of Perfect Dark's release date during a VGC Off The Record podcast, claiming that the game is 'so far away.' He suggests that there could even be a new Xbox model (mid-tier upgrade) by the time it comes out. Rhonda Cox recently joined The Initiative as Senior Producer. However, this should be nothing to fear, as he claims he left the company for personal reasons. Design Director Drew Murray is also no longer with the company, as he's now returning to Insomniac Games.

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