Former Metro Devs Working On ‘La Quimera’, a Sci-Fi Shooter That Looks Like Killzone, Leaks Suggest

A sequence of articles, it appears, were published prematurely, disclosing a fresh studio established by ex-developers from 4A Games who previously worked at Metro. Named ‘Reburn’, this studio is working on a sci-fi shooter set in the future that bears striking resemblance to the Killzone series. The title of this game is ‘La Quimera’, and an announcement trailer for it was nearly spotted by observant viewers before its official release.

Instead, we provide a sequence of screen grabs. These pictures depict an appealing, intense first-person shooter game, the source of which is somewhat elusive. One image displays the player character engaging in combat with soldiers who sport helmets with bright orange eyes, strongly suggesting a resemblance to Killzone, the seemingly forgotten PlayStation FPS franchise.

From Out of Nowhere

Translated directly from Spanish, “La Quimera” is known as ‘The Chimera’ in English. This mythical creature, originating from ancient Greek lore, was fabricated by merging parts from various animals, thus lending La Quimera an air of ‘botched experiment’. The game’s narrative is said to have been crafted by Nicolas Winding Refn, the screenwriter behind films like “Drive” and “The Neon Demon”.

One Spanish-language source unveiled various aspects concerning the game. Initially, it’s established within a sprawling cityscape of Latin America.

The screenshots circulated on ResetEra depict what appears to be a future-set first-person shooter game, which might just be Killzone 4, if not for the recent updates.

On ResetEra’s post, users have posted various screenshots that initially appear to show an exceptional game. The images depict colossal, beast-like robot adversaries, as well as intense confrontations between what seems to be a rebellion and heavily fortified soldiers. Already, a substantial amount of background story appears to be taking shape for La Quimera.

Occasionally, certain sequences show a world that seems to be decayed and covered in vegetation, hinting at a post-cataclysmic atmosphere. This motif aligns well with their expertise, as they have previously developed games like Metro.

Additionally, there’s a striking title screen showcasing the protagonist, a figure clad in armor similar to characters from Halo or Crysis series. This title screen hints that the game will be available exclusively on computer platforms.

Imminent Reveal

It’s been suggested that La Quimera is a game that boldly combines ‘exotic elements and Latin folklore’ with ‘weapons and technology from the future’. The influence of Metro, particularly noticeable given the team of 110 developers working on it, many of whom have previous experience at 4A Games.

The game is planned to offer an adventure with a storyline focus, where you can choose to play alone or team up with as many as three other players.

The exact release date for Reburn’s unveiling of La Quimera isn’t clear just yet, but with at least three sources having access to a trailer and images, it seems like the reveal could happen any time soon. This is because studios and publishers typically don’t keep content like this hidden for long periods before an official announcement due to the very fact that we are discussing.

Remember – it’s not confirmed until it’s confirmed, and this content is all subject to change.

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2025-02-26 09:48