Sony storniert 1886 Fortsetzung nach schlechtem Empfang

Ready at Dawn co-founder Andrea Pessino recently revealed that Sony rejected a sequel to their 2015 title, The Order: 1886 , despite the developer pitching an "incredible" follow-up. Die Entscheidung beruhte laut Pessino trotz seiner beeindruckenden Bilder aus dem gemischten kritischen Empfang des ursprünglichen Spiels. He stated that Ready at Dawn would have accepted unfavorable terms to create the sequel, prioritizing delivering a satisfying experience to players.

Pessino erlangte während der Entwicklung des ersten Spiels die herausfordernde Beziehung zu Sony. Meeting the high graphical expectations set by Sony after initial impressive showcases proved difficult, leading to payment issues when Ready at Dawn had to prioritize other aspects of development. Pessino erkannte dies als Standardpraxis für Verleger von Drittanbietern an und hob die frustrierenden Auswirkungen auf ihre Beziehung hervor.

Er betonte die umfangreichen Grundlagen für eine potenzielle Fortsetzung, was auf eine starke Grundlage für eine überzeugende Fortsetzung hinwies. Despite the difficult circumstances and lack of leverage, the team's desire to redeem the franchise and resolve the cliffhanger ending motivated their willingness to accept less favorable terms. Ultimately, Sony's rejection dashed fan hopes, a disappointment further compounded by Ready at Dawn's closure by parent company Meta in 2024. IGN's original review summarized the game as a stylish but gameplay-limited experience, a sentiment that likely contributed to Sony's decision.