Legendary video game developer Fumito Ueda has revealed the official title of his upcoming game, gen ATLAS, at Summer Game Fest alongside a new trailer.
Formerly known as “Project Robot”, it’s the first game from the Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian creator’s new studio, genDESIGN. Described as a “single-player, open-world, action-adventure”, it will be coming to PS5, Xbox Series X & S, and PC via the Epic Store.
It will mark the first time a Ueda game has not been exclusive to PlayStation, after he left Sony during the completion of The Last Guardian and the subsequent closure of Japan Studio years later.
Further details are given regarding its setting, which definitely makes gen ATLAS sound similar in tone and theme to the developer’s previous works. “Without knowing why, you awaken on an abandoned planet,” a press release reads.
“Before you lies a vast, silent world. Colossal structures stretch over endless plains, deserted facilities, and an ever-changing sea. The remnants of some grand design litter the planet’s surface. As you journey deeper into this strange world, a colossal robot awaits. Its overwhelming power opens paths to places once beyond reach, transforming your conception of the world. Across an endless expanse of time, the remnants of those forgotten constructs begin to move once more…”
A small human accompanying a giant creature on a journey, you say? It certainly sounds like a Fumito Ueda game. “The team and I are grateful to all the fans who’ve been eager to learn more about our game,” says Ueda. “Their passion and enthusiasm has always motivated and inspired us. We hope to share an experience that inspires moments of quiet wonder and discovery.”
No release date or window has been given for gen ATLAS as of yet. Those who eagerly awaited his previous game, The Last Guardian, will be familiar with this scenario, as the PS4 exclusive famously took nine years to make, as it disappeared and reappeared over the course of its long development. It has already been a decade since its release, so let’s hope it isn’t too much longer until we have another Ueda game in our hands again.
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