TimeSplitters 4
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TimeSplitters 4 is the proposed fourth installment of the TimeSplitters series
, to be developed by Crytek UK, formerly known as Free Radical Design, the developers responsible for the first three installments in the series.
, Rob Yescombe, the scriptwriter for the previous title in the series, said that the systems they were developing the game for were "unsigned at the moment."
"I'm sure it's possible to do a control scheme that works," Doak added, when asked about his thoughts on developing a first-person shooter for Wii. An early logo for the game was a spoof of the Gears of War
logo with a monkey head replacing the skull. There was some concept art for a monkey in Master Chief
's armour. Similarly, videos and screenshots of a monkey driving a heavy mechanical diving suit similar to ones featured in BioShock
have been released on the developer's website. Because of this, it is expected that there will be more in-game "potshots" of those games as well as other gaming franchises. Yescombe from Free Radical Design confirmed that prediction. Free Radical Design mentioned that TimeSplitters 4 will not use the much-criticised Haze
engine, instead opting for some "new and double shiny tech".
Despite the game officially being announced as being in development, the future of the title became uncertain due to Free Radical Design going into administration
on 18 December 2008. However, the studio was bought by Crytek
, the developers behind the Crysis
series. Free Radical have changed their name to Crytek UK. As of 17 August 2009, the project has officially been declared as on hold. In a recent interview, Crytek UK claimed that they would continue the project once there is a high industry demand for such a game.
Crytek UK has filed a new trademark registration for TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. The application was filed on 26 April 2010. Future Perfect was previously released on the Xbox, GameCube and PlayStation 2 in 2005. On 1 November 2010 Crytek UK announced that they were discussing with publishers whether releasing TimeSplitters 4 is the right move to take. Other senior Crytek staff have spoken about 'talks with publishers over the possibilities of a new TS'
On June 14, 2011, VideoGamer.com informed that a high-ranked source inside Crytek
had leaked that the company is currently working on a new game (rumored to be TimeSplitters 4) with DirectX 11 to be released on next-generation platforms, including a new console by Microsoft to be announced in 2012. Since then, Crytek has denied any collaboration with Microsoft
, however confirmed the use of DirectX 11. They made no comment towards the outcome of TimeSplitters 4.
On July 30, 2011, an article in Official PlayStation Magazine
September 2011 edition claimed that the fourth installment was to be announced soon by Crytek, stating "Gun-wielding monkeys are making a comeback! A fourth TimeSplitters title is to be announced soon."
TimeSplitters (series)
TimeSplitters is a series of first-person shooter video games created by Free Radical Design. The games are often compared to Rare's shooters GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark since Free Radical Design was founded by a group of ex-Rare employees who developed these games...
, to be developed by Crytek UK, formerly known as Free Radical Design, the developers responsible for the first three installments in the series.
Development
In June 2007, the Official UK PlayStation Magazine revealed that another installment of the TimeSplitters series was being made. However, at KotakuKotaku
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, Rob Yescombe, the scriptwriter for the previous title in the series, said that the systems they were developing the game for were "unsigned at the moment."
"I'm sure it's possible to do a control scheme that works," Doak added, when asked about his thoughts on developing a first-person shooter for Wii. An early logo for the game was a spoof of the Gears of War
Gears of War
Gears of War is a military science fiction third-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios...
logo with a monkey head replacing the skull. There was some concept art for a monkey in Master Chief
Master Chief (Halo)
Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 is a fictional character and protagonist of the Halo fictional universe, created by Bungie. Master Chief is a player character in the trilogy of science fiction first-person shooter video games Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and Halo 3 and will appear in the...
's armour. Similarly, videos and screenshots of a monkey driving a heavy mechanical diving suit similar to ones featured in BioShock
Bioshock
BioShock is a first-person shooter video game developed by 2K Boston and designed by Ken Levine. It was released for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360 on August 21, 2007 in North America, and three days later in Europe and Australia. It became available on Steam on August 21, 2007...
have been released on the developer's website. Because of this, it is expected that there will be more in-game "potshots" of those games as well as other gaming franchises. Yescombe from Free Radical Design confirmed that prediction. Free Radical Design mentioned that TimeSplitters 4 will not use the much-criticised Haze
Haze (video game)
Haze is a first-person shooter video game, developed by Free Radical Design and published by Ubisoft for the PlayStation 3. It was released worldwide in May 2008. A demo for Haze was released on the PlayStation Network on May 6, 2008...
engine, instead opting for some "new and double shiny tech".
Despite the game officially being announced as being in development, the future of the title became uncertain due to Free Radical Design going into administration
Administration (insolvency)
As a legal concept, administration is a procedure under the insolvency laws of a number of common law jurisdictions. It functions as a rescue mechanism for insolvent entities and allows them to carry on running their business. The process – an alternative to liquidation – is often known as going...
on 18 December 2008. However, the studio was bought by Crytek
Crytek
Crytek is a German video game company founded in 1999 by three Turkish brothers: Cevat, Avni and Faruk Yerli. Crytek's main headquarters are in Frankfurt, Germany, with five other studios in Kiev, Budapest, Nottingham, Sofia and Seoul. The company is best known for developing the game Far Cry and...
, the developers behind the Crysis
Crysis
Crysis is a science fiction first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek , published by Electronic Arts for Microsoft Windows, and released in November 2007. It is the first game of a trilogy. A separate game entitled Crysis Warhead was released on September 12, 2008, and follows similar...
series. Free Radical have changed their name to Crytek UK. As of 17 August 2009, the project has officially been declared as on hold. In a recent interview, Crytek UK claimed that they would continue the project once there is a high industry demand for such a game.
Crytek UK has filed a new trademark registration for TimeSplitters: Future Perfect. The application was filed on 26 April 2010. Future Perfect was previously released on the Xbox, GameCube and PlayStation 2 in 2005. On 1 November 2010 Crytek UK announced that they were discussing with publishers whether releasing TimeSplitters 4 is the right move to take. Other senior Crytek staff have spoken about 'talks with publishers over the possibilities of a new TS'
On June 14, 2011, VideoGamer.com informed that a high-ranked source inside Crytek
Crytek
Crytek is a German video game company founded in 1999 by three Turkish brothers: Cevat, Avni and Faruk Yerli. Crytek's main headquarters are in Frankfurt, Germany, with five other studios in Kiev, Budapest, Nottingham, Sofia and Seoul. The company is best known for developing the game Far Cry and...
had leaked that the company is currently working on a new game (rumored to be TimeSplitters 4) with DirectX 11 to be released on next-generation platforms, including a new console by Microsoft to be announced in 2012. Since then, Crytek has denied any collaboration with Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
, however confirmed the use of DirectX 11. They made no comment towards the outcome of TimeSplitters 4.
On July 30, 2011, an article in Official PlayStation Magazine
PlayStation Official Magazine (UK)
The Official UK PlayStation Magazine is a now-defunct magazine, launched in November 1995 to coincide with the launch of the PlayStation console. It ran for 108 issues, with the last hitting news stands in March 2004. The first issue sold 37,000 copies...
September 2011 edition claimed that the fourth installment was to be announced soon by Crytek, stating "Gun-wielding monkeys are making a comeback! A fourth TimeSplitters title is to be announced soon."