Returnal, one of the best PS5 exclusive games, back with a sequel or big new free content for the current game? An announcement is coming…
Returnal has been available on PS5 for almost three years and received an excellent PC port two years later. A boon for Steam/Epic Games Store users who were able to discover this nugget, which remains one of the most popular exclusives among PlayStation 5 players today. Despite the departure of director Harry Krueger, after 14 years of good and loyal service, Housemarque is working on their next project but is not giving up the license that allowed the studio to survive.
An announcement for the 3rde Return anniversary
Housemarque is currently working on a new PS5 license, but it won’t completely move away from Returnal. The Finnish studio will use its experience and even repeat certain things for this upcoming franchise on PlayStation 5. “The return was so ambitious. We saw the big picture, but still had to leave many elements aside. All these ideas and narrative systems. I’m very excited to utilize these elements and see how they fit into the story of our new intellectual property.” said Eevi Korhonen, Senior Narrative Designer (via VGC).
We’ll have to wait for any indication of the nature of the game or a release window. And until then, Housemarque might have a surprise in store. On the occasion of the third anniversary of Returnal, this Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the studio even announced a very short text: ” Morning “
A free update with DLC or a sequel on PS5?
On the way to a Returnal 2? Since the new license hasn’t even been formalized yet, it would be premature. Furthermore, it is not said that a sequel will see the light of day, even if the door is not closed. “Whether we will pick up Selene’s story afterwards still needs to be clarified.”
An environment with 20 floors to climb, with enemies determined to engage in battle. This would be the ideal scenario, but Returnal could also blow out the next candle in a more discreet manner. Maybe with a behind-the-scenes documentary, anecdotes about a PlayStation Store ticket, or gifts like wallpaper. But the fact that Housemarque is taking the time to tease is perhaps a sign that the announcement isn’t entirely anecdotal. In any case, on X the players are fully involved. “Pardon?! »; “Oh my god, announce a sequel or DLC” we can read on the social network.