Oh boy, where do we even start with this one? This particular rumour originally stems from a different rumour that was doing the rounds years ago. Following the launch of Grand Theft Auto V, there was a lot of speculation that Rockstar was working on a new property -- one with a medieval setting that was conveniently called 'Project Medieval'. Obviously nothing came of it, but said speculation was followed by yet another rumour that development of this historical title had been put on ice as Rockstar went on to release Red Dead Redemption 2.
At the time, the whole thing didn't mean much. Developers as big as Rockstar can often have a number of totally new projects in the oven, even if most of them never leave the concept phase. Fast forward to November 2019, however, and the rumours of an open world title with a medieval setting from Rockstar have resurfaced in a somewhat believable way.
It's a job description on Linkedin that's sparked things off this time around. The now edited page for Rockstar artist Pawas Saxena previously said that he was working on environmental design that has a focus on "medieval architectural style". The jump in logic is clear to see, even if the evidence is far from conclusive.
Since the Linkedin post was discovered, a Reddit user who claims to have a reliable source says that Project Medieval is back in development, and it's set to be Rockstar's next game, releasing in early 2021. It'll apparently have an emphasis on sword fighting and one-on-one duels. But let's face it: anyone could concoct a post like this after hearing about the aforementioned "leak" on Linkedin.
So what do we think of all this? Well, the only game that's guaranteed to be in some form of development over at Rockstar is Grand Theft Auto 6. Frankly, you'd be mad to think otherwise. But outside of that, it's tough to say what the company could be up to. Bully 2 rumours continue to pop up every now and then, but there's never been any concrete news. Ultimately, the guesswork is just about as shaky as this latest Project Medieval rumour.
What we do know is that Rockstar has been hiring for a next-gen, open world project for quite some time. Grand Theft Auto 6? Bully 2? Project Medieval? One of those options seems a lot more likely than the other two (hint: it's the sequel to the best selling video game of all time), but who knows. As is usually the case with Rockstar, we're just going to have to wait and see.
What do you think Rockstar is working on? Would you be interested in a Rockstar title with a medieval setting? Sharpen your blade in the comments section below.
[source in.linkedin.com, via reddit.com, gamesradar.com]
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Na, just a new GTA game with a female protagonist will do nicely.
Idk if they could pull off a medieval game their gameplay isn’t really any good
@dark_knightmare2
"All we had to do, was follow the damn horse, CJ!"
Grande Thievery Carto?
Hmm,horses, armour,weapons,oh & HORSE ARMOUR mtx!! Must be true then!
Even with all the limits creating realistic games like RDR and GTA presents, look what they managed to pull. You can't imagine how creative they'd get in a fictional medieval setting. Like how some people find GoW more interesting than RDR2 because you can talk to a giant snake lol, not me. I'm still playing RDR2 and GTAV and still being amazed everyday.
Medieval? I can already say "pass".
Im still waiting for agent.
But a medieval open world game sounds too much like another rdr with all the horses. Online and microtransaction wise, best to do something more modern because you know that's their focus now.
Which leads back to agent.
@Gumbopudding The Agent trademark lapsed last year. But it's still on their website. Though much like their game ideas, I don't think the website has been updated for a few years.
Still really wanted Agent to be a thing. Melee combat would need a massive overhaul from what RDR and GTA produce but man it could give ESO and FALLOUT 76 some serious trouble lol. Considering Rock 🌟 s online offerings are straight up monsters.
Still want GTA: Tokyo
Not particularly interested in a medieval game. There are lots of devs already working with medieval/gothic design, so id rather rockstar stay clear for now
@TheArt It was a sea serpent and come on, God of War is brilliant as well no need to knock it.
I preferred RDR2 but can understand why so many rated God of War as an even better game.
Medieval setting good be could. Maybe it will be more historical than fantasy or a mixture of the two. I'm up for whatever they do next, have no preference one way or the other.
@Paranoimia It is all a part of the con to trick us into thinking that that it's been cancelled when they just changed the name. They've been secretly working on it for 12 years, quietly, like a secret agent. Shhhh
@Col_McCafferty I love GOW but it's sad I'd have to knock it every now and then because it released the year the mighty RDR2 came out and undeservedly took some of its awards. Just pointing it out that to people who felt it was a better game was mostly due to the fantasy. To me it's not even preference, put the facts down listing features of both games and RDR2 is far ahead, I mean just look at the revolutionary hair growth and styling of Arthur's hair lol c'mon!
@Gumbopudding 🤣
(Ignore this... just posting an emoji isn't a long enough answer.)
@TheArt Ha, I can appreciate that but RDR2 is a masterpiece and no awards or lack thereof change this.
And I thought I was a big Red Dead fan!
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I've had my fix of Medieval times in Kingdom Come:Deliverance so I'll pass. I don't believe Rockstar can top that one.
Would be nice to see Rockstar try something a little different and hopefully not another gta
@Col_McCafferty Looking at the history of the Game Awards and BAFTA on Wikipedia they've been giving GOTY to a lot of Rockstar's games over the years, clearly the case of GOW winning in 2018 was just for CHANGE, so the awards doesn't look predictable I reckon.
This would be cool. I wish Rockstar would do more new IPs than sequels. I really miss the old Rockstar that used to release atleast one game a year.
Uuh... Kingdom Come: Deliverance?... Seriously it reads like a description of KCD... If it sounds like a game you'd like, you don't need to wait for Rockstar to make it, it already exists.
Well I’m definitely without a shadow looking forward to GTA6 as these games are always a dream and always show Rockstar at there very best, However a medieval game and all the possibilities of great sword fighting with brutal deaths, archery, horse riding/fighting ... yes please!!!
@AstralSoul13 yeah me too but looking at it from a developer perspective they must be itching to make something new rather than just the next GTA or RDR...
Bully 2 on ps5 YES PLEEEEASE!!!
Cart Theft Horse-o 1
Maybe it's just GTA London set after Brexit 😂
Give us Bully 2!
next GTA really looking forward to it! with Single-Player DLC after this time please Rockstar.
@Rob_230 that's called Yakuza*
@NomNom Nah, Yakuza is better than GTA And a different type of game imo, although i get the link
Sleeping Dogs is probably the closest we've had to a gta style game set in the Far East (albeit Hong Kong)
@Gumbopudding agent was officially cancelled by rockstar a while back. They confirmed they won't be making it.
Medieval.......... no thanks
We need a new MANHUNT game! Dark, gritty and ultra violent for PS5!
They need to bring back Bully.
Rockstar games, while impressive in a lot of ways, have crappy controls for things like combat/movement. So I can’t get excited for this rumour...
@Neolit lol most likely true. No point getting excited just yet
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