Unveiling the Scrapped Sequel: How The Order 1886 Could Have Been Redeemed!

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Summary

  • Ready at Dawn wanted to redeem The Order: 1886 with an improved sequel, but Sony declined the pitch.
  • Plans for the sequel involved significant quality improvements and fixing gameplay elements criticized in the original game.
  • Fans believe The Order: 1886 could excel as a live-action series, similar to other successful game adaptations like The Last of Us and Castlevania.

Andrea Pessino, one of the co-founders at Ready at Dawn, has recently talked about the sequel to The Order: 1886 that never materialized, despite their plans to rectify the issues in the original game and revive the series with a more successful follow-up. Established by professionals who previously worked for Naughty Dog and Blizzard Entertainment, Ready at Dawn is an American studio known for creating games like those in the God of War and Lone Echo series. Following the release of The Order: 1886, the developer was bought by Reality Labs, previously named Oculus Studios.

2015 saw the debut of “The Order: 1886” as an exclusive for PlayStation systems, where knights from the Round Table clashed against supernatural foes like werewolves and vampires in a historical alternate London of 1886. This game is one of the finest examples of 19th-century setting games, comparable to titles such as “Castlevania: Order Of Ecclesia,” “Return of the Obra Dinn,” and “Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate.” However, it received significant criticism for its limited replay value, brevity, and game mechanics.

In a conversation with MinnMax on YouTube, Pessino went into detail about the proposed sequel for The Order: 1886. He mentioned that the studio was eager to give the franchise a second chance. The co-founder revealed they pitched a sequel to Sony despite the first game receiving unfavorable reviews from critics. However, he admitted that the team would have agreed to any terms for the sequel because of financial constraints and limited creative control. Sadly, Ready at Dawn had to close its doors in August 2024 following 21 years in the industry. The closure was initiated by Meta after the company reduced short-term funding by 20% as part of their strategy to strengthen Oculus Studios’ influence on virtual reality development.

Ready at Dawn Co-Founder Noted The Order: 1886 Sequel Aimed to Redeem the Franchise

As a passionate admirer of “The Order: 1886,” I was thrilled when Ready at Dawn hinted at some remarkable plans for its sequel before it met an unfortunate demise. The focus was to significantly elevate the game’s quality, particularly addressing the gameplay concerns that were leveled against the original. This transformation was reminiscent of the leap made by “Assassin’s Creed” and its successor. Pessino expressed that the sequel would have been “incredible,” acknowledging the solid foundation laid by the first game. He emphasized, “There was so much there that just needed to be built upon.” This left fans with a bittersweet feeling, considering the dramatic cliffhanger ending of the original game.

Similar to how HBO’s “The Last of Us”, Amazon’s “Fallout”, Netflix’s “Arcane” and “Castlevania” series have captured the hearts of gamers, many have suggested that other PlayStation franchises could also benefit from a live-action adaptation. One such franchise is “The Order: 1886”, where fans believe a series could build upon the foundations laid by developer Ready at Dawn and capitalize on the game’s captivating steampunk environment. Other potential candidates for this medium include “Returnal”, “Jak and Daxter”, and “Bloodborne”.

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2025-02-12 15:36