Unveiling Raphaël Colantonio's Latest Venture: A Game that Blends Familiarity with Innovation

The enigmatic new game from Wolfeye Studios, founded by Raphaël Colantonio, remains shrouded in mystery, with only a few teaser images and a brief glimpse of gameplay shared on social media. However, it is confirmed to be a first-person action-RPG with a retro sci-fi setting, aligning with Colantonio's background as the creative director at Arkane Studio, known for Dishonored and Prey. Colantonio describes this project as 'the perfect fit' for his team, comprising former Arkane developers, including Christophe Carrier and Joackim Daviaud. Fans of their previous work, particularly those who enjoyed Dishonored and Prey, can expect to feel at home with this new title, which promises uncompromised gameplay and a plethora of player choices. The game's RPG elements will provide multiple approaches to challenges, setting it apart from the team's debut title, Weird West, a top-down action RPG. Colantonio notes that the success of Weird West was crucial in making the current project possible, as it allowed the studio to recruit necessary talent and build momentum. The new title will feature real-time decision-making, akin to a first-person shooter, but with RPG depth, drawing inspiration from games like Fallout. While comparisons to Dishonored, Prey, and other immersive sims are inevitable, Colantonio emphasizes that this game will carve its own path. The immersive sim genre has historically faced commercial struggles due to its complexity, but Colantonio believes that with the right balance of freedom and guidance, such games can achieve significant success, citing Baldur's Gate 3 and Bethesda's Fallout series as examples.