- Xbox has an unannounced horror first-person shooter with military themes in the works.
- This project holds the potential to add further variety to Xbox’s already diverse first-party lineup.
- The gaming giant also appears to be working on an unannounced open-world RPG.
Xbox’s first-party output has improved considerably over the last few years. This year alone, the gaming giant is set to launch four big titles, including new entries for the Halo, Forza, and Gears trio and the Fable reboot.
At the same time, the company has made strides to diversify its first-party games portfolio. A discovery now reveals that Xbox is also internally working on a horror first-person shooter.
Why it matters: The horror games genre has seen a massive uptick in recent years, but most recent big-budget releases are limited to third-person gameplay.
This information comes from the LinkedIn profile of Dave Mongan, who worked as the Senior Narrative Director at Xbox Game Studios for over 10 years.
His portfolio lists multiple projects that have now been released, including Ninja Gaiden 4, As Dusk Falls, and more. However, it also reveals two unannounced projects, a horror first-person shooter and an open-world fantasy RPG.
The former sounds particularly interesting since it hints at first-person horror combined with military themes. Not many recently released games feature similar themes, so this project could stand out in a major way for Xbox.
According to the LinkedIn profile, this first-person shooter horror project has been in the works for at least a few years now. As such, an official announcement could be coming sooner rather than later.
The Coalition’s Gears of War: E-Day is aiming for a similarly brutal experience, but this project features first-person gameplay.
The Xbox Game Studios umbrella has grown so large in the past years that it’s hard to guess which studio is working on this first-person shooter horror title.
One team that comes to mind is id Software, since past Doom titles have featured themes of horror. However, id Software has only recently begun hiring for its next first-person shooter.
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Avinash is currently pursuing a Business degree in Australia. For more than 5 years, he has been working as a gaming journalist, utilizing his writing skills and love for gaming to report on the latest updates in the industry. Avinash loves to play action games like Devil May Cry and has also been mentioned on highly regarded websites, such as IGN, GamesRadar, GameRant, Dualshockers, CBR, and Gamespot.
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