Killzone 20th Anniversary Ignored By Guerrilla Games

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Killzone 20th Anniversary Ignored By Guerrilla Games

Key Takeaways

  • Guerrilla Games confusingly ignored Killzone’s 20th anniversary on November 2, 2024.
  • Killzone fans noticed that Guerrilla made no mention of the first-person shooter franchise’s 20th anniversary on its website or social media channels.
  • A Killzone revival has been requested for years, but Guerrilla’s remarks indicate that the series will stay dormant unless licensed to an external studio.

As a hardcore gamer who’s been through the trenches of multiplayer battles in Killzone since its inception on the humble PlayStation 2, I must say it’s disheartening to see Guerrilla Games seemingly wash their hands of the franchise that once held a special place in our gaming hearts. The silence surrounding the 20th anniversary of this iconic first-person shooter series is deafening, and it feels like we’re being left out in the cold, just as Helghast troops were abandoned by their leaders.

As an ardent fan, I can’t help but notice the oversight by Guerrilla Games regarding the 20th anniversary of the iconic “Killzone” franchise on November 2, 2024. While it has been disclosed that they have shifted focus away from Killzone, it feels a tad unusual that there was no public acknowledgment from the Dutch studio about such a significant milestone for their dormant first-person shooter series.

The Guerrilla Games association with the “Killzone” series concluded with the launch title for PS4, “Killzone: Shadow Fall,” in 2013. Although the game earned acclaim for its stunning graphics and smooth combat mechanics, critics found fault with its uninspiring narrative, resulting in a Metacritic score of 73%. Despite this mixed critical response, “Killzone: Shadow Fall” managed to sell more than two million units by January 2014. Later, Guerrilla Games moved on from the “Killzone” series and delved into the “Horizon” franchise with the critically acclaimed “Horizon Zero Dawn,” released in 2017.

A recent interview disclosed that Guerrilla’s pause in the Killzone series was deliberate, as they aimed to introduce a more vivid color scheme with the worlds of Horizon. This significantly reduced the likelihood of another Killzone appearance, and Guerrilla reinforced this by ignoring the series’ 20th anniversary. Twitter user realradec observed that Killzone’s 20th anniversary was completely overlooked on Guerrilla’s official website and social media platforms, which instead highlighted coverage for the recently launched Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.

Guerrilla Seemingly Doesn’t Want Anything to Do With Killzone Anymore

The first “Killzone” game was released on PlayStation 2 on November 2, 2004. Despite being the least-appreciated title in the series, it marked the beginning of one of Sony’s most successful shooter franchises and paved the way for “Killzone 2,” which came out in 2009 and received a remarkable 91% Metacritic score from critics. It seems peculiar that Guerrilla Games, who have been focusing on more “Horizon” projects, would overlook the 20th anniversary of “Killzone,” given its significant role in their studio’s history.

As a long-time enthusiast of the Killzone series, I’ve been holding on to the faint hope that Guerrilla Games might one day bring back this beloved franchise. For quite some time now, it seemed like those dreams were fading, with many fans resigned to the idea that Sony might not entrust the Killzone IP to Guerrilla again. However, the recent revelation of Freedom Wars Remastered from Bandai Namco has sparked a glimmer of optimism in us all. It’s become clear that Sony is willing to consider licensing its intellectual properties if there’s a promising opportunity. Whether another studio will step up and take on the Killzone IP, we can only wait and see.

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2024-11-04 19:56