Published , by Charles Singletary Jr
Published , by Charles Singletary Jr
Update (August 15, 2018 - 08:30 AM PT): A press release confirms that upcoming Timesplitters games are being published by Deep Silver.
Original story: It looks like a classic FPS series is on the verge of a potential revival as THQ Nordic has acquired the Timesplitters trilogy. The trilogy was originally developed by Free Radical Design, which was bought out by Crytek. The extent of the series' existence there was the roller-coaster of "in development" to "on hold" and finally "not in development" for Timesplitters 4.
Timesplitters and action-adventure Second Sight were both acquired through the Koch Media subsidiary. Second Sight put players in the shoes of a parapsychology researcher that wakes up with amnesia and powerful psychic abilities. It released in 2004 to average reviews, holding between a 73% and 77% on various platforms.
The Timesplitters series featured strong shooting, a distinct art style, and pretty solid humor that made it stand out from other modern shooters at the time. It was a breath of fresh air as it made fun of the typical action film and game genre heroes and villains. It also featured map-making for multiplayer modes, a common feature for popular shooters at the time that could make a resurgence if well received in games like Far Cry 5. There's no confirmation that the Timesplitters or Second Sight series will be officially brought back to life, but fans are likely hoping this acquisition wasn't for nothing. Stay tuned to Shacknews for additional updates.