All articles tagged with #cancelled game
Unearthed materials from Monolith Productions’ discarded 2010 Batman project reveal early ideas, audio, and a Nolan-inspired Batmobile, suggesting the game never neared completion and was scrapped in favor of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor; this builds on earlier 2024 clips that surfaced about the unmade title.
Leaked screenshots reveal a cancelled Bluepoint game set in ancient Greece featuring Hades, which was reportedly scrapped by Sony earlier this year, with the game intended to explore Kratos's mythological past before God of War 3.
Bluepoint Games was developing a live-service God of War game set in the Greek universe for PS5, but it was cancelled after a recent review. Some environmental screenshots of the game have leaked online, revealing open, multi-player environments and a location called Hades' Armory. The Greek setting may still appear in a future 2.5D game expected in 2026, despite the cancellation of this project.
Screenshots of Rare's cancelled game Everwild, showing UI and gameplay elements, have emerged via an artist's portfolio, providing the first glimpse of the game's visuals and potential mechanics before its cancellation earlier this year following layoffs at Microsoft.
Actor Ralph Ineson reacted bluntly to the report that Ubisoft canceled an Assassin's Creed game set during the American Civil War, which would have featured a Black protagonist confronting racist groups. The game was reportedly canceled early in development due to its controversial subject matter. Ineson, known for roles in various films and games, expressed his disapproval on social media.
Ubisoft reportedly canceled its upcoming Assassin's Creed game set in the post-Civil War Reconstruction era due to political concerns and backlash over diversity issues, reflecting the company's cautious approach amid a volatile political climate and cultural debates.
A planned Assassin's Creed game set during and after the American Civil War, featuring a black protagonist and addressing themes like injustice and the Ku Klux Klan, was cancelled by Ubisoft due to fears of controversy influenced by current political tensions and backlash, despite interest in such a historical setting.
ZeniMax's highly anticipated sci-fi MMORPG 'Project Blackbird' was canceled during Microsoft's restructuring, despite high praise from Xbox executives. Leaked footage reveals creature models, animations, and character customization, but the project was shelved, impacting over 200 developers. The game was set to feature a vast open world and high mobility gameplay.
EA's cancelled Black Panther game, developed by Cliffhanger Studios, was set to feature an evolved Nemesis System inspired by Shadow of Mordor, with playable heroes and Skrull enemies, but was ultimately shelved after nearly four years of development due to strategic shifts and development challenges. Meanwhile, EA still plans an Iron Man game, and other Black Panther projects are ongoing.
EA's Black Panther game, in development for four years and featuring exploration of Wakanda and multiple heroes, was canceled, but leaked concept art offers a glimpse of the project. Despite the cancellation, other Marvel games like EA's Iron-Man and Marvel 1943 are still in development, with potential releases in 2026.
Remarkable footage has resurfaced of Monolith Productions' cancelled Batman game, codenamed Project Apollo, which was in development for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. The game was intended to tie into the Dark Knight series but was ultimately abandoned after the studio couldn't secure approval from the director. Some of the game's technology was later used in the development of the 2014 title Shadow of Mordor. Recent tweets from a user named SpiderGeeky have brought attention to the footage, showcasing open-world traversal, gadget load-outs, and stealth combat, and it seems that many people are discovering it for the first time.
Gameplay footage of a cancelled Batman game, codenamed Apollo, that later evolved into Shadow of Mordor has surfaced online, showcasing elements such as stealth mechanics and the Batmobile. The project was scrapped due to concerns about having two Batman gaming franchises, leading to its transformation into the Lord of the Rings project. Monolith, the developer behind this cancelled game, is currently working on a Wonder Woman game with support from Gotham Knights studio WB Games Montreal.
Footage from the cancelled TimeSplitters game by Free Radical Design has been shared online, showing five minutes of gameplay from a mainly third-person over-the-shoulder perspective. The studio was closed in December, leading to the likely cancellation of the project. The closure of Free Radical Design, which was re-established just two years prior, was part of company-wide cuts at Embracer and its owned publishers. The original founders had established a new Free Radical Design in 2021 to revive the TimeSplitters IP.
Electronic Arts (EA) is cancelling an upcoming Star Wars game and laying off 5% of its global workforce, approximately 670 employees, in a move to "streamline" and focus on delivering deeper, more connected experiences for fans. This decision includes cancelling a first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe and moving away from developing future licensed IP that is not expected to be successful. The gaming industry has seen a wave of job cuts, with Microsoft, Sony, and others also announcing layoffs, reflecting the increasing competition and need for efficiency in the industry.
Leaked footage of a cancelled Call of Duty game called "NX1" has surfaced, showcasing a futuristic setting and gameplay reminiscent of classic COD action. Former Neversoft developer Brian Bright authenticated the videos and revealed that the game was in development prior to Call of Duty: Ghosts, featuring campaign missions and multiplayer work before its cancellation. The leaked footage suggests a high-quality game with experimental features, possibly indicating a departure from the traditional COD formula.