Nacon Studio Milan have posted an open letter to fans updating them on the future of their upcoming title, Terminator: Survivors. Marco Ponte, the game’s creative director has written a large update within the letter and it looks like some people will be disappointed as they have completely ditched cooperative multiplayer.
Ponte initially thanked fans for showing understanding and patience through 2025, and explained that progress has been made in the game with regard to world design, combat, atmosphere and narrative. Unfortunately, that seems to be where the good news ends. He went on to say that cooperative multiplayer has been totally put aside now, and the game will be single-player only going forward. Per the article “After months of internal testing, discussions with players and fans of the license, we came to the conclusion that to give you an authentic “Terminator” experience with the best possible shooting and exploration gameplay, we would have to put aside the cooperative multiplayer. We know this may come as a disappointment, but we believe it is the right creative direction for an uncompromising vision of the world after Judgment Day.“
Delayed Release:
After making the announcement regarding multiplayer, Ponte then went on to say that the release plans for Terminator: Survivors had been altered significantly and that the game would not be launching in Early Access. Instead the title will release as a “complete and polished experience“. This will not be in 2025, as previously expected – and no confirmed date has been shared.
This is not good news for fans who were expecting an imminent launch. Ponte did however go on to share his vision for the game saying “You’ll be immersed in a bleak story where every machine patrolling the open world is a lethal threat, and the chilling sight of a T-800’s red eyes on the horizon means you run, you hide, or you die… Your journey will be one of desperation, as you explore, fight Skynet’s first prototypes, and help the resistance rise from the ashes of civilization. This isn’t just another shooter. It’s a fight for the survival of all humanity from the moment you step out of the rubble. The start of the resistance against the machines, as seen through your eyes.“
I guess we will just have to keep waiting for further updates.
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