The studio behind The Callisto Protocol has just revealed one of its new projects called Project Birdseye. And contrary to what you might think, it actually has a connection to their last game.
Before its release, the Callisto Protocol promised wonders. It even presented itself as a worthy successor to Dead Space. On the big day, without being disappointing, it didn’t necessarily live up to all expectations. Publisher Krafton themselves were clearly disappointed with the game’s results. You only have to look at what he did afterward to see that. There were layoffs at Striking Distance Studios and Glen Schofield, who co-founded the company, left the company altogether. Suffice to say, we were still dealing with a shipwreck. But will the developers who remained stop everything? Of course not, and in fact they have come to introduce us to their new creation: Project Birdseye.
Project Birdseye, the new game from Striking Distance Studios
As the working name suggests, Project Birdseye is still in the early stages of development. So don’t expect a release date or planned platforms. The idea is mainly to show us that the remaining team is tackling the task in multiple projects. Yes, we must not forget that in addition to this title described as a “side quest”, the studio is working on a new AAA. Whether this is Callisto Protocol 2 or not is the question we can ask ourselves.
Back to Project Birdseye: It will take the form of a roguelike without further details. We can already get a first glimpse of the gameplay with a trailer that highlights the nervous side of the experience. It’s hectic and it seems to have some pretty fun mechanics, like confronting your own deceased body from the previous game. Looking at the trailer, one could say that it has no connection to the Callisto Protocol. In reality it is exactly the opposite.
In fact, the setting of Project Birdseye is set in the Black Iron Prison. A location known to those who have completed the Callisto Protocol. But why did you choose this location when the tone is completely different than that of the horror game? The developers responded by stating that they “ Keep playing in this sandbox ” And ” The Black Iron Prison is that ideal future punk playground for the team’s vision “. One thing is certain, it is quite promising.
