New 2K studio Cloud Chamber is officially working on the next entry in the BioShock series, and according to recent job listings, it looks like it won't be set in Rapture or Columbia.
As highlighted by Twitter user MauroNL, multiple listings for the developer appear to suggest the game will be taking place in a "new and fantastical world", rather than the locations of old.
It's also hinted that the project is targeting next-gen consoles (no surprises there), and that the game's principal combat designer will be working to "develop an FPS combat paradigm that is accessible, satisfying, and allows for a high degree of player expression and experimentation within a highly reactive world."
Unfortunately, it might be a while before we get any additional details on this one, as these listings suggest it's very early in development. For now, let us know what you want to see from the next BioShock below.
[source twitter.com, via boards.greenhouse.io]
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I personally would have finished the Rapture trilogy. Featured more or less the entire city that you can freely explore at you own pace, and a political theme of anarchism with the destruction of Rapture to end it.
Then moved on to new cities.
Any Bioshock is all good in my book
It’s about time!!!!
BioShock was my favorite game of the 360 era. I’m glad to hear they haven’t given up on the IP after Ken Levine shuttered his own studio & then has done nothing since.
At this point, I would even take a BioShock 2 quality type of game in that universe. I do agree that they need to move on from Rapture, as it has been featured in 3 games (it was in the Infinite DLC). A new world could be very interesting.
They have already done a city in the sea & skies......where to next?
Even if it takes 4 more years from now to have it released, I am sure it will be worth the wait. I have loved every Bioshock game so far! The commentary from the audio tapes in each game is oddly satisfying to listen to.
Every E3 now, for years, I was hoping for some big announcement about another BioShock (along with Splinter Cell, Beyond Good & Evil, & KOTOR sequel or remaster.....obviously from other companies) & 2K just releases this info now?
I guess I’ll just be happy a new game is confirmed to in be in development. 👍🏻
A "new and fantastical world" is exactly what I want from a new BioShock. Rapture will always have a special place in my heart, but I think adopting Far Cry's approach in having a new setting for every game is the way forward for the series.
I'm very okay with this rumor. Hope we hear about it soon.
Nice, i still have to play the Bioshock Collection.. I'll get around to it one of these days..
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