Bloober Team Announces Partnership With Skybound Entertainment, Developing a New Title By 2025
Bloober Team, the studio behind Silent Hill 2 Remake and The Medium, has partnered with Skybound Entertainment, the company founded by Robert Kirkman and David Alpert, to develop a new title. Although the specifics of the deal have not been disclosed, the collaboration will see Bloober Team working on a project based on the intellectual property owned by Skybound Entertainment. Codenamed R, the game is expected to be launched in 2025.
Piotr Babieno, CEO of Bloober Team, stated, This project is the next step in the 2nd party strategy, under which we cooperate with external partners providing our horror know-how. These are not titles that are intended to give us only financial profit, but are further steps in achieving our strategy by the end of 2027.
The joint venture between the two studios holds great promise, as Bloober Team gears up to release Silent Hill 2 Remake, and Skybound Entertainment is renowned for its acclaimed The Walking Dead series. It is highly likely that the upcoming game will be a horror title set in the universe of The Walking Dead.
While Bloober Team faced challenges with the release of Silent Hill 2 Remake, the studio recently confirmed that the game is on track and in line with their internal schedule. Earlier this year, the Polish developer received praise for Layers of Fear, a remake powered by Unreal Engine 5, which garnered an impressive 8 out of 10 score in Wccftech’s review.
The partnership between Bloober Team and Skybound Entertainment is expected to bring together the expertise of both studios, resulting in a thrilling gaming experience for horror enthusiasts. With a shared passion for delivering immersive and captivating content, fans can look forward to an engaging title set in the gripping world of The Walking Dead.
As the collaboration progresses, further details about R and its development are eagerly awaited by fans and industry insiders alike. Bloober Team and Skybound Entertainment’s partnership signifies a strategic move for both companies and demonstrates their commitment to pushing the boundaries of horror gaming.
In the meantime, the upcoming release of Silent Hill 2 Remake and the critical success of Layers of Fear have solidified Bloober Team’s reputation as a leading developer in the horror gaming genre. Fans can anticipate a thrilling future filled with spine-chilling experiences from this talented studio.
By partnering with Skybound Entertainment, Bloober Team aims to leverage the strengths and expertise of both studios to create a game that will leave players on the edge of their seats. The collaboration promises an exciting foray into the macabre and engrossing universe of The Walking Dead.
With the launch of R scheduled for 2025, fans will have to hold their breath in anticipation of what promises to be a truly terrifying and unforgettable gaming experience. As the partnership between Bloober Team and Skybound Entertainment continues to develop, gamers can prepare themselves for a future filled with horror, suspense, and heart-pounding gameplay.
