Evil Genius, the 2004 administration/technique sport about doing what Blofeld couldn’t, is getting a full sequel.
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The information comes through British publishers Rebellion, who purchased the rights to Evil Genius when unique builders Elixir went beneath in 2006. Rebellion say they’ve needed to make a follow-up ever since – you’ll be able to watch Rebellion’s CEO Jason Kingsley chat in regards to the announcement within the video above.
Evil Genius 2 will probably be a fully-fledged sequel, not a remaster, and won’t be free-to-play. It’ll be some time earlier than it’s with us, although; Rebellion say growth solely began this spring and, as a result of it’ll be the primary RTS they’ve made utilizing their in-house Asura engine, it wants some work “under the hood” earlier than they develop the group, polish up the design, and go into full manufacturing.
In the meantime, you’ll be able to seize the unique Evil Genius on Steam here. It’s at present discounted to a mere £1.74 ($2.49) within the Steam sale – so low-cost, it’s virtually prison. It’s a unusual, humorous sport that riffs on Bond villain tropes, and considered one thing of a PC traditional. Check it out.
Rebellion are busy these days. Having loved current success with Sniper Elite 4 – the primary venture over which they’ve had full monetary management – they’re engaged on a remaster of 2006’s Rogue Trooper, and an unique IP in Strange Brigade.
If you’d prefer to see us chat to Jason Kingsley about these initiatives and extra, together with a doable Judge Dredd sport, try our interview with him at E3 this yr:
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