The creator of theFableseries Peter Molyneaux recently revealed more information about the upcoming game of his studio 22cans, claiming that its next project will be similar to some of his greatest hits, such asFableandBlack and White. That’s a high bar to surpass, as some of thebest games in theFablefranchiseare remembered very fondly among people who played them in the past.
Peter Molyneaux is a controversial figure. Due to his bold yet unrealistic promises concerning new games when he led Lionhead Studios, many gamers were unhappy about his claims in the past. However, at the same time, some of these titles, such as the first two entries in theFableseries, are cherished until today, so Molyneaux remains an important developer. Recently, he worked on some verycontroversial games such asLegacy, a title that sold digital plots of digital land for nearly $1 million during the height of the NFT craze and has yet to be released. Now, however, Molyneaux is promising to come back to his roots.
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In a recent interview with Game Reactor, Molyneaux talked more about the current game 22cans is developing. According to him, the team is currently working on a new title that will be released for consoles and PC, and it will be likeFable,Black and White, andDungeon Keeper. Molyneaux also shared that the team has stumbled upon a mechanic that they have never seen in games before, and promises a fresh experience for gamers.
He also acknowledged his reputation as hyping games too much and promised that he won’t do the same again. With not much information available, gamers are left to wonder what this new project will be all about, and whether it will be more inspired byFable, orBlack and White, for instance.Black and Whitewas one of thebest games that allow the player to be God, and it managed to get critical acclaim when it was released over 20 years ago. However, the recentGodusfollows a pretty similar formula and was largely considered a failure, so it remains to be seen in which ways this inspiration will influence the upcoming title.
If Molyneaux’s next game ends up looking a lot likeFable, it may have fierce competition, though. Last month, anew trailer of theFablerebootwas unveiled to the world, and the upcoming RPG is already one of the most eagerly awaited games for Xbox fans in the near future. So, creating something too similar to his old-school projects could pit Molyneaux directly against this major AAA release.
