Twisted Metal

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Terminal September brought a rumor of the credible development of a Twisted Metallic revival helmed by Destruction AllStars developer Lucid Games. Only four months after the initial VGC study, it seems like the plan has changed considerably. According to VGC's latest report, development duties have switched hands.

VGC'south latest sources now claim that Twisted Metal will be handled by a beginning-party European studio. Neither Lucid Games nor Sony Interactive Amusement accept responded to VGC'due south asking for comment. Not much else is known almost the new shape the project may accept. No reason was given as to why development studios were switched mid-project, nor was there mention of a release window modify was fabricated either.

One possible reason might involve Destruction AllStars' poor performance. Its player counts dropped and then significantly six months later on launch that bots were added to address the event, in spite of it launching on PlayStation Plus. Its functioning combined with Twisted Metal's alleged management may have convinced Sony to keep Lucid Games on the project until they found a more suitable studio.

According to terminal year'southward report, Twisted Metal would have adopted the gratis-to-play model. As the industry continues to grow more critical of predatory business organisation practices, it's possible Sony saw the warning signs. Of course, even with a credible publication and sources, it's good practice to remain skeptical of any information that hasn't been officially confirmed.