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== Development ==
== Development ==
''Judas'' is the debut title for [[Ghost Story Games]], a studio founded by [[Ken Levine (game developer)|Ken Levine]] following the shutdown of [[Irrational Games]], the developer of the ''[[BioShock]]'' series. The game's concept started in 2014, when Levine talked and explained ideas that they would want to work on during [[Game Developers Conference]] with "narrative Legos", where they can alter story elements, which they can use make a very re-playable game, with multiple outcomes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Narrative Legos: Ken Levine's new narrative design philosophy |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/narrative-legos-ken-levines-new-narrative-design-philosophy |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=PCGamesN |language=en-US}}</ref> The following year, Levine stated that this game would be a first-person science fiction game, similar to the ''[[System Shock]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-01-28 |title=BioShock creator Ken Levine teases new first-person sci-fi project |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer.net |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-01-28-ken-levine-teases-new-first-person-sci-fi-project |access-date=2022-12-12}}</ref> ''[[Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor]]'', in particular its Nemesis system, was cited as one of the game's inspirations. Levine added that the game would be a more challenging experience when compared with ''[[BioShock (video game)|BioShock]]'' and ''[[BioShock Infinite]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/ken-levines-new-game-takes-inspiration-from-shadow-of-mordor-will-be-more-challenging-than-bioshock |title=Ken Levine's new game takes inspiration from Shadow of Mordor, will be "more challenging" than BioShock|first=Shabana|last=Arif|work=[[VG247]]|date=March 31, 2017|accessdate=December 16, 2022}}</ref> At the start of 2022, [[Bloomberg News]] reported that the game has fallen into [[development hell]], with Levine's style of workplace leading to employee burnout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-03/bioshock-creator-s-next-game-and-its-narrative-legos-in-turmoil|title=The Next Video Game From BioShock's Creator Is in Development Hell|first=Jason|last=Schreier|work=[[Bloomberg News|Bloomberg]]|date=January 3, 2022|accessdate=December 16, 2022}}</ref> At the end of the same year, at [[The Game Awards 2022]], the game was revealed with an announcement trailer to positive reception.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/ken-levines-next-game-judas-finally-revealed|title=Ken Levine's Next Game, Judas, Finally Revealed|first=Taylor|last=Lyles|work=[[IGN]]|date=December 10, 2022|accessdate=December 16, 2022}}</ref> Judas will be released on Microsoft Windows via Steam and Epic Games platform.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2022-12-29 |title=The Judas game will be released for Microsoft Windows Via Steam |url=https://gamestouse.com/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Take-Two Interactive]], Ghost Story's owner, expects the game to release by March 2025 at the latest.
''Judas'' is the debut title for [[Ghost Story Games]], a studio founded by [[Ken Levine (game developer)|Ken Levine]] following the shutdown of [[Irrational Games]], the developer of the ''[[BioShock]]'' series. The game's concept started in 2014, the following year, Levine stated that this game would be a first-person science fiction game, similar to the ''[[System Shock]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-01-28 |title=BioShock creator Ken Levine teases new first-person sci-fi project |language=en-gb |work=Eurogamer.net |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-01-28-ken-levine-teases-new-first-person-sci-fi-project |access-date=2022-12-12}}</ref> ''[[Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor]]'', in particular its Nemesis system, was cited as one of the game's inspirations. Levine added that the game would be a more challenging experience when compared with ''[[BioShock (video game)|BioShock]]'' and ''[[BioShock Infinite]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/ken-levines-new-game-takes-inspiration-from-shadow-of-mordor-will-be-more-challenging-than-bioshock |title=Ken Levine's new game takes inspiration from Shadow of Mordor, will be "more challenging" than BioShock|first=Shabana|last=Arif|work=[[VG247]]|date=March 31, 2017|accessdate=December 16, 2022}}</ref> At the start of 2022, [[Bloomberg News]] reported that the game has fallen into [[development hell]], with Levine's style of workplace leading to employee burnout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-03/bioshock-creator-s-next-game-and-its-narrative-legos-in-turmoil|title=The Next Video Game From BioShock's Creator Is in Development Hell|first=Jason|last=Schreier|work=[[Bloomberg News|Bloomberg]]|date=January 3, 2022|accessdate=December 16, 2022}}</ref> At the end of the same year, at [[The Game Awards 2022]], the game was revealed with an announcement trailer to positive reception.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/ken-levines-next-game-judas-finally-revealed|title=Ken Levine's Next Game, Judas, Finally Revealed|first=Taylor|last=Lyles|work=[[IGN]]|date=December 10, 2022|accessdate=December 16, 2022}}</ref> Judas will be released on Microsoft Windows via Steam and Epic Games platform.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Editorial Staff |date=2022-12-29 |title=The Judas game will be released for Microsoft Windows Via Steam |url=https://gamestouse.com/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Take-Two Interactive]], Ghost Story's owner, expects the game to release by March 2025 at the latest.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 08:02, 9 April 2023

Judas
Developer(s)Ghost Story Games
Publisher(s)Ghost Story Games
Director(s)Ken Levine
EngineUnreal Engine
Platform(s)
ReleaseTBA
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player

Judas is an upcoming first-person shooter developed and published by Ghost Story Games. It is Ken Levine's first video game since Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea in 2014. The game is set to be released for Windows PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S.

Development

Judas is the debut title for Ghost Story Games, a studio founded by Ken Levine following the shutdown of Irrational Games, the developer of the BioShock series. The game's concept started in 2014, the following year, Levine stated that this game would be a first-person science fiction game, similar to the System Shock series.[1] Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, in particular its Nemesis system, was cited as one of the game's inspirations. Levine added that the game would be a more challenging experience when compared with BioShock and BioShock Infinite.[2] At the start of 2022, Bloomberg News reported that the game has fallen into development hell, with Levine's style of workplace leading to employee burnout.[3] At the end of the same year, at The Game Awards 2022, the game was revealed with an announcement trailer to positive reception.[4] Judas will be released on Microsoft Windows via Steam and Epic Games platform.[5] Take-Two Interactive, Ghost Story's owner, expects the game to release by March 2025 at the latest.

References

  1. ^ "BioShock creator Ken Levine teases new first-person sci-fi project". Eurogamer.net. 2015-01-28. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  2. ^ Arif, Shabana (March 31, 2017). "Ken Levine's new game takes inspiration from Shadow of Mordor, will be "more challenging" than BioShock". VG247. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  3. ^ Schreier, Jason (January 3, 2022). "The Next Video Game From BioShock's Creator Is in Development Hell". Bloomberg. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Lyles, Taylor (December 10, 2022). "Ken Levine's Next Game, Judas, Finally Revealed". IGN. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Editorial Staff (2022-12-29). "The Judas game will be released for Microsoft Windows Via Steam". Retrieved 2022-12-29.