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Left 4 Dead Creator Tackles New Co-op Shooter for PS5
4 Dec
Summary
- Sony Interactive Entertainment will publish a new game from JJ Abrams' Bad Robot.
- The game is a four-player co-op shooter for PS5 and PC.
- Mike Booth, the creator of Left 4 Dead, is directing the new title.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a publishing deal with Bad Robot, the production company founded by JJ Abrams. This partnership will see the release of Bad Robot Games' first internally developed title, a four-player cooperative shooter designed for both PlayStation 5 and PC. The project is under the direction of Mike Booth, renowned for creating the highly influential Left 4 Dead franchise, signaling a return to his signature genre.
Bad Robot Games, established in 2018, has previously contributed to titles like Weird West and the interactive series Silent Cost: Ascension. This new venture represents their primary effort in game development. Booth has expressed his excitement about building upon the teamwork and tension that defined Left 4 Dead, promising to evolve the co-op experience in novel ways.
The game is currently in early development, with Bad Robot having previously opened a waitlist for playtest access. While specific details remain undisclosed, the collaboration between Sony, Bad Robot, and the creator of Left 4 Dead suggests a highly anticipated addition to the co-op shooter landscape, potentially launching a new transmedia franchise.
