Last night, Twisted Works took the wraps off its upcoming online fantasy co-op game in London. If you think this concept sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Twisted Works was founded last year.with experienced developers from PlayStation London Studio, Guerrilla Cambridge, Creative Assembly, Disney Interactive, Enix SquareBlu, Slide London and many others all bring their pedigree to the team.
And it appears some of the developer's previous work has had more than a minor influence on the upcoming release Cast Outs, which bears a striking resemblance to the design of the London studio's canceled project. online game for PlayStation 5 this should have been set to fantasy version of the capital of Great Britain.
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Like the now-canceled London Studio game, Cast Outs is an online co-op game set in a fantasy-inspired urban London. According to Twisted Works, Cast Outs is “fantasy in a modern jacket” where up to four players can team up and cast magical spells to travel around the city and defeat enemies.
You can watch the trailer for “Rogue Ones” below.
“Cast Outs is a true magical spectacle, with spells that hit with the physical impact of the brawler and the immediate impact of the shooter. Immerse yourself in an incredible, magical urban battlefield where you and your friends can truly collaborate, regardless of skill level,” reads the official blurb. “It's the perfect balance of fast-paced fun and fast-paced action, designed for cooperative play.”
And as you can see in the images below, the art of both games has similar iconography and color schemes:
Cast Outs debuts on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The release date has not yet been announced. What do you think this looks like?
The London studio closed in February last yearwhen Sony laid off 900 people, representing eight percent of its then workforce.
