Despite being the first new 2DMetroidtitle to release within the last 19 years,Metroid Dreadhas seen a massive amount of success within a very short timeframe. After launching back in October,Metroid Dreadbecame the fastest selling game in the series in the US, the UK, and Japan. Now, the studio behindMetroid Dreadis looking to make a fundamentally different type of game.
The co-developer ofMetroid Dread,MercurySteam, has had its hand in a number of different projects over the years, working with major studios such as Nintendo and Kojima Productions on successful titles like theCastlevania: Lords of Shadowseries andMetroid: Samus Returns. However, it seems that MercurySteam’s next title will be developed in tandem with 505 Games.
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According to a press release written by Digital Bros, the parent company of 505 Games, the publisher behindControland many other well known titles, it was announced that MercurySteam will be producing a third-person, dark fantasy RPG codenamedProject Iron. There was little to no additional information regarding specific details of whatProject Ironmight look like, other than the fact that it’s being developed by both MercurySteam and 505 Games.
For some members of the gaming community, seeing MercurySteam go from working on recentMetroidtitles likeMetroid DreadandMetroid: Samus Returns, to working on a third-person, dark fantasy RPG might be a bit bizarre, considering how much discrepancy there is between the two in terms of form factor. Though, given MercurySteam’s previous work onCastlevania: Lords of Shadow, it’s possible thatProject Ironcould work out favorably, considering how similar they both sound.
Right now, it’s impossible to know whatProject Ironis, beyond the brief description given in the press release. Although, 505 Games has had an impressive track record in recent years. In addition toControl, the publisher has also released games likeAbzu,Ghostrunner,and the PC port ofDeath Stranding. Considering how multifaceted the company is in terms of the work it has produced,Project Ironwill hopefully be something special.
In any case, it’s amazing how much successMetroid Dreadhas garnered in such a short time frame. The way that fans have taken to the game is truly impressive.One fan even made aMetroid Dreadthemed Jack-O-Lanternfor Halloween. It will be interesting to see where Nintendo chooses to take theMetroidseries from here. It’s possible that the events ofMetroid Dreadcould potentially tie in with the upcomingMetroid Prime 4.
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