Remedy's mystery multiplayer shooter is ditching the free-to-play model and going all-in on co-op
Nov. 13, 2023The rebooted project is now called Kestrel
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Remedy is rebooting its upcoming multiplayer shooter, previously codenamedVanguard, as “a premium game with a strong, cooperative multiplayer component.”
Kestrel, as it’s now called, is back to the concept stage after Remedy and publisher Tencent together took a hard look at Vanguard at the end of its proof-of-concept phase. Ultimately, they decided to go in a different direction due to “the rapidly changing free-to-play market and associated risks.”
“We have made some great strides in free-to-play and multiplayer development in Vanguard,” Remedy CEO Tero Virtala said in astatement. “After a lot of careful consideration, we believe that taking on a new direction where the game will be built more around Remedy’s core competences is the right way to go. We are creating another distinct Remedy game with Tencent’s continued support in making a great cooperative multiplayer experience.”
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