In an interview with VideoGameChronicles, Platinum Games studio head Atsushi Inaba, has hinted about a new IP that is currently in development. While we know that the studio is currently hard at work on Bayonetta 3 and Astral Chain, we are still curious on the platform this new IP will be on and what it is.
Platinum Games could be up to some great things!
Platinum Games is a name synonymous with fast-paced action. Whether we are talking about their wonderful gift to the world that is Bayonetta 1 and 2, or their high-octane action-shooter, Vanquish, the studio has never let us down when it comes to fast motion action.
The studio has proven themselves competent with other IP’s as well, with 2013’s Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and more recently with 2017’s Nier: Automata, which also put the studio on the map once more.
In the interview, Inaba stated:
“Right now we’re in the middle of designing something that has never been done before. I know a lot of people say that, but the game we’re working on truly is unlike anything else,” he said.
“Even for our varied history of veteran game developers, this is something that has never been designed before. So from a game design perspective, we’re very excited right now.”
While the studio is poised to release Astral Chain in the summer of 2019, the studio has been mum on Bayonetta 3 since the reveal trailer. The trailer first appeared at the 2017 Game Awards and fans all over the rejoiced at the prospect of the third installment in the series.
What the new IP is and whether we will see more details on it is still the million dollar question. With E3 only a month away, that question will soon have its answer. Nintendo could show off the new IP if it is for the Nintendo Switch,
Whatever Platinum Games is working on, we are eagerly looking forward to it and Astral Chain as we get more details on it. Here’s to us hoping for a reveal at E3.
Let us know what you think the new project could be in the comments section below.