Undoubtedly, the first half of 2023 was quite uneven. While there were many gems that are already shaping up to win the GOTY, we also saw the release of titles that left much to be desired. One of these latter ones is The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, the latest game based on J.R.R Tolkien's work. Despite this stumble, it appears that its development studio already has its sights on its new project.
According to German media outlet Wirtschaft (via Eurogamer), Daedalic Entertainment, the studio responsible for the controversial The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, received €2 million in funding from the German Ministry of Economy. This is for the purpose of working on a new video game, which is presumed to be set again in the fantasy world of The Lord of the Rings.
STUDIO BEHIND THE LORD OF THE RINGS: GOLLUM IS ALREADY WORKING ON A NEW GAME
The project appears on the website of the German Ministry of Economy under the code name 'It's Magic', and according to its description, it will be a game that "will transport players to a lush world full of mythical and magical creatures. It tells a story from the perspective of a character that has never been told before."
According to the information on the governmental institution's website, this new fantasy video game, which will allow players to explore new regions and influence events in the world, began production in June 2022, although that could be the date when the developer requested funding. In any case, it seems to be aiming for a mid-2024 release.
"This project is aimed at avid fans of fantasy history and 3D action and adventure genres from around the world," reads the description.
In statements to Eurogamer, a spokesperson for Daedalic Entertainment refused to comment on the report and merely said, "we have nothing to comment on at this time."
What is certain is that the developers are already working hard to fix the issues with the disastrous release of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which currently ranks as the worst game of 2023 on Metacritic.
But tell us, do you trust that the development studio learned from the mistakes of its last game? Let us know in the comments.
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