Arkane Co-Founder Shares First Look at New Game, Opens Signups for Testing

Arkane Co-Founder Shares First Look at New Game, Opens Signups for Testing

As a long-time fan who’s followed Raphael Colantonio’s journey since his days at Arkane Studios, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement that’s bordering on nostalgia. The man behind Dishonored and Prey is back with Wolfeye Studios, and their new first-person action RPG promises to be an immersive, retro sci-fi adventure that’ll make us feel right at home.


After departing from Arkane Studios, a studio he co-founded, Raphael Colantonio has remained active with his new venture, Wolfeye Studios. In 2022, they unveiled their debut title, “Weird West,” offering players a hauntingly atmospheric Wild West-themed fantasy journey that blended action RPG combat with immersive sim aspects, a style refined by Colantonio and his team during the creation of “Dishonored” and “Prey.” Now, they are venturing further down this path with their second game, which maintains the action RPG gameplay but shifts to a first-person perspective, a characteristic that fans of Arkane’s games will find familiar. At present, we don’t have much information other than the game’s existence, but Wolfeye is accepting registrations for a private alpha test in 2025.

As a longtime fan of Wolfeye Studios, I can’t help but feel intrigued by their latest project and the “retro sci-fi” theme they’ve unveiled. Having grown up in the era of classic video games, my heart skips a beat whenever I hear about a game that harkens back to those glory days. The team’s announcement during the Game Developer’s Conference only served to heighten my anticipation, as I recall the whiteboard at their office proudly displaying that phrase. While we’re still waiting for more details, I can’t help but reminisce about the countless hours I spent exploring futuristic worlds in my younger days and the sense of wonder and adventure those games instilled in me. Here’s hoping Wolfeye delivers a game that captures the spirit of those golden years!

“It’s with great excitement that we announce our upcoming game is currently being developed and falls under the category of First-Person Action RPG. Fans who have followed my previous works like Dishonored and Prey will find a familiar atmosphere, along with enthusiasts of RPGs in general. As we seek a suitable publishing partner, our primary focus is on engaging our community early by offering a limited private Alpha test in 2025. We can hardly wait for fans to experience the game’s development firsthand.”

To join the 2025 alpha test, visit Wolfeye Studios’ main website. Once there, provide your email address and agree to their privacy policy to register. Keep in mind that registration will automatically enroll you in their email newsletters, but since you’re interested in the alpha, you should expect updates from the developers. Don’t worry, you can unsubscribe at any time if desired.

Wolfeye Studios’ upcoming game remains unnamed and undated, but there’s a strong possibility it will be launched towards the end of 2025 at the earliest. If they begin alpha testing early next year, they’ll require several months to process and incorporate player feedback before the game is fit for release. In the meantime, you can grab their current title, “Weird West”, on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.

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2024-08-09 01:10