
Sleeping Dogs deserved so much more. The Hong Kong-based, pork bun-wielding cult classic didn't exactly set the cash registers alight, but it was universally adored by those who played it – primarily because it was essentially Grand Theft Auto without crap controls. While many held out hope for a sequel, however, developer United Front Games – the team also behind PlayStation 3 exclusives Modnation Racers and LittleBigPlanet Karting – went on to work on a weird MMO spin-off. And now it's no more.
While there's been no public comment from the company yet, staffers have been taking to Twitter and forums to confirm that the Canadian studio has been closed. Moreover, the firm's most recent game, Smash+Grab, has been withdrawn from Steam. While it's possible that Square Enix could commission another team to make a Sleeping Dogs sequel, it doesn't look like it will be waking the franchise from its long slumber any time soon, given its evident reluctance to work with UFG on a follow-up.
Our thoughts go out to all of those who currently find themselves without work.
[source twitter.com]
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Grand Theft Auto without crap controls
What?
There are two games for me that I most wanted a sequel from on this generation of console. The first was The Getaway and the 2nd was Sleeping Dogs which I enjoyed a lot more than GTA. I still hope that someone else picks this franchise up because I think it could still do great things. At the moment GTA stand out on its own with that type of game it needs some competition. Its certainly very sad news that this company is no more.
@solocapers Grand Theft Auto has terrible controls.
The combat in this was fantastic and car jacking mid drive was so much fun.
Sleeping Dogs was OK but I didn't think it was anything special. A good solid, but 'average' AAA game - a 7/10. Its not a game I would go out of my way to play. I am not overly disappointed to hear that a sequel is not currently in development - I just hope that this means the teams that could potentially have developed a sequel are working on something better....
I thought sleeping dogs looked terrible, but then I played it on a whim when it came to plus. Loved it. This is sad to hear!
Sleeping Dogs was one of my top 5 games on the PS3.
Sleeping Dogs is the best GTA game ever made. R* could learn some lessons from that game, shame it didn't do better.
@get2sammyb
In the words of every sitcom character in the early 90s and everyone in the Midwest through the rest of the 90s: "don't go there".
This sucks. I LOVED Sleeping Dogs. Been craving a sequel for so long. Guess I'll pick up the definitive version next time it's on sale...
As its stil technically unconfirmed maybe they are in the process of changing ownership? Its a shame either way, Sleeping Dogs was awesome, a last-gen open world title Mafia 3 could learn a few things from.
Couldn't agree more if you're talking about GTAV. Haven't played the previous games, though.
Loved Sleeping Dogs and it was one of my favorite games on the PS3. Been waiting for a sequel ever since there was rumor of a sequel in the works.:/
Very sad news.
That's a real shame. I really enjoyed Sleeping Dogs and would love a sequel...
@get2sammyb no gta doesn't have crap controls.maybe you don't know how to control the game.gta 5 was the best ps3 game I ever play.gta 5 plays beautiful
Does this also mean that there will not be a Mod Nation Racers game coming to PS4???
Shame, I may have been new to playing Sleeping Dogs (buying the copy for PS4), but I found it really entertaining! Was hoping for a sequel, but maybe one year we'll find ourselves with one...some fan will buy the license, or some company will, as long as the fans are out there wanting it.
Sleeping Dogs > GTA
I'm very sad.
In all honesty Sleeping Dogs did a lot of things better than what GTA V did, and it's a shame we won't see a sequel.
That sucks that there might not be a sequel. I enjoyed this game.
That's a shame. I'm currently playing Sleeping Dogs for the first time, and I'm really enjoying it.
I was really hoping a sequel would come around. One of my favorites of last gen, I enjoyed exploring Hong Kong and all the Kung Fu references. I definitely enjoyed it over GTA. It would definitely be welcome after Red Dead Redemption 2's announcemen. RIP United Front.
No!!!! ='/
I hope that in some way another studio picks up the Sleeping Dog IP or if anything the engine and such and just rename the game kinda like how Sleeping Dogs was original True Crime Hong Kong but lost the True Crime IP so the had to name it Sleeping Dogs.
With that said I hope those effected with the closure do find work soon, my heart goes out to them and their families. I know what it's like when somewhere you work for decides to close down and then youre left without a job.
@get2sammyb Its not perfect but terrible..really?
Also no need for the snarky comment. Wind your neck in.
That's truly a bummer. I love Sleeping Dogs. Great story and characters mixed with fun and original gameplay. If you haven't played it then I recommend picking up the PS4 remaster. The progression system was addictive too.
@solocapers Tap X repeatedly to wind neck in.
Down to the gutters
What a sad Wei to go.
I loved the fight clubs in this game.
I wanted another pork bun
@ShogunRok
@get2sammyb no
It was really annoying how all the asian people drove on the wrong side of the road but the game was pretty cool.
Currently playing the Definitive Edition on PS4.
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