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Firesprite (Ex-Sony Liverpool/Wipeout) are working a PlayStation VR game based on a globally recognised multi-million selling action RPG

Toumari

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Firesprite (The Playroom/The Persistence) who were a spin-off studio when SCE Studio Liverpool (Psygnosis) closed have been doing a lot of hiring lately. Some of their job listings refer to them working on a new IP, however more interesting is that they are working on a new PSVR title as referenced here:

https://jobs.gamesindustry.biz/amiqus-games/uk-and-europe/3d-artist-id103235

They are seeking experienced 3D Modellers to work on a variety of projects and help them take a globally recognised multi-million selling action RPG and create a full form PlayStation VR game
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Based on the listing directly mentioning PlayStation VR and not other VR platforms, it's possible that it could be a Sony owned IP.
 
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Toumari

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It's probably worth noting that the studio has a great relationship with Sony still, so it's most likely a Sony owned IP like Horizon.
 
Jarod McChicken

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No surprised but nice to have a confirmation of the platform :)

The fact it's a recognised IP is pretty surprising. And it says "action-RPG" so it's not Dungeons & Dragons or something like that. Really wonder what are we looking at here.

Also, Firesprite had already 75 dev last July and was working on "multiple projects" at this time.
 
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Kyoufu said:
Horizon VR?
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hmmm, what if they create an FPS set

during the war against the rogue machines that were infected by the Faro plague. From the minute I read about that war in the game I instantly wanted a shooter set during that. I'd settle for a VR game where you are put into fights like these:

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Andromeda

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Wollan said:
Traditional Horizon gameplay seems too fast paced for VR. But then Sony don't have many other rpg's, less so multi-million selling ones.
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Exactly. I can only be Horizon VR. They could make a game similar to Skyrim VR with the Horizon IP. They wouldn't work on an IP that they don't own.
 
Kalentan

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Yo, I loved the Persistence. I'm game.

Edit: I doubt it very much but... A spin off Monster Hunter VR game?
 

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Nice. I really enjoyed the persistence. Didn't think it would be my type of game but after the recommendations on here I gave the newer demo a shot and was well worth a purchase.

I wonder what it is. I hope it's move compatible.
 

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JigglesBunny said:
You joke but I would seriously kill someone for a well done first person Souls game in VR.
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Check out In Death. Not a Souls-like but the closest in VR that's not a mod, has a vibe similar to Boletaria and exploration feels very similar.

I really want a first person souls-like in VR as well. And a first person metroidvania.
 
gofreak

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DriftingSpirit said:
Horizon VR would be a cool way to get more mileage out of the IP.
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The only thing that gives me pause is that the general expectation seems to be there'll be a Horizon sequel on PS5 at or near its launch (i.e. late 2020).

A Horizon VR game close to that, potentially? Is it too much?

Maybe these are rather different markets though, to a certain extent.
 
Electro

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Sounds more like a multi million selling IP for PS4 and another game for PSVR.

Or did I misunderstood something ?
 
Temascos

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It's great that PSVR is getting a lot of support from Sony and developers, I guess they feel it's worthwhile and I bet if there's a PSVR2 it is going to blow some fucking minds.

Persistence was one of those games that looked a bit dull from the outset so I was surprised to hear that it did well, and it's great for Firesprite, maybe one day they will make Wipeout again...In my dreams.
 
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