(PR) NEOWIZ and Wolfeye Studios will take players to a twisted new world as the publisher and developer partner together to bring Wolfeye’s Retro Sci-fi First-Person Action RPG to audiences around the world. This yet-to-be-named title features an intricately crafted world with a branching narrative in a retrofuturistic setting and will be distributed globally by NEOWIZ.
Accompanying the partnership news, Wolfeye invites players behind the scenes for a sneak peek at new concept art for the upcoming title. The three images convey the diversity of the world and how the studio is blending a rugged environment with layers of futuristic style to deliver something unique to audiences.
“Partnering with a studio brimming with incredible talent at Wolfeye is a timely and strategic fit for us,” says Seungchul Kim, co-CEO, NEOWIZ. “This collaboration reaffirms our commitment to delivering remarkable story-driven games that resonate with gamers worldwide on PC and console platforms.”
The Wolfeye Studios team leadership includes Raf Colantonio and Julien Roby, both considered pioneers in the immersive sim genre with their work on the critically acclaimed Dishonored and Prey (2017). They are joined by a veteran team who worked with them on Dishonored and Prey (2017) in addition to other expert Wolfeye developers with credits spanning beloved titles like Dark Messiah, Pentiment, the Assassin’s Creed franchise, and more. The team is now hard at work creating the next great RPG title for PC and console.
“We have a burning passion for making a very specific type of game that blends RPG, action and simulation,” says Raf Colantonio, Creative Director and President, Wolfeye Studios. “These games can only be successful when the publisher shares that same passion.”
“With NEOWIZ, we found a partner that truly understands our vision and is as committed as we are to delivering a unique, creative and memorable game experience that will appeal both to our long-term fans and new players alike,” said Julien Roby, CEO and Executive Producer, Wolfeye Studios.
NEOWIZ is a South Korean game company and a global leader in console, PC, and mobile gaming. This past October, NEOWIZ announced a partnership with ZAKAZANE, a studio composed of CD Projekt Red and 11 bit studios alumni.
The diverse catalog of NEOWIZ titles reaches audiences across different mediums and includes Lies of P, Skul: The Hero Slayer, SANABI, and more.