Ben-DutkaYou figured this was coming and we had assumed they'd wait until E3, but the official announcement is already here: Killzone 3 is a-comin', and as expected, it should hit store shelves some time next year.
Revealed over at the PlayStation Blog and citing SCEE's James Gallagher's unveiling and info, we first learn that KZ3 in 3D ought to be one hell of an amazing experience. As for the pertinent details: the newest installment is indeed a direct sequel, but "it's a much grander experience in terms of scale and ambition." We can expect plenty more variety in diversity in regards to enemy types, environments, and even weaponry. Furthermore – and the fans will appreciate this – Guerrilla says work on KZ3 has really benefited from Killzone community feedback. For instance, while KZ2 was wonderfully received, one of the criticisms involved the inclusion of "too many corridors," so the developers wanted to provide you with a larger, wider atmosphere and more gameplay alterations. You've probably heard about those jet packs, right? Well, these will work as an "exaggerated jump" and allow you to use a forward thrust twice before being forced to land.
The story is another prime focus. Said Guerrilla Games Managing Director Herman Hulst:
"We recognize how important story is in Killzone games, and we're making great leaps forward with character development and the quality of the dialogue and the writing. We're going all-out to make Killzone 3 a rounded experience on all fronts."
If you'd like to read more about the storyline, make sure to click through the link above. As for the multiplayer component, it's confirmed that the team has "key individuals" working on it and they "promise true innovation." We do expect some sort of teaser trailer or debut video at E3, which is bound to be gigantic, but for now, we'll just be all excited about this announcement.
Related Game(s): Killzone 3
"I was wrong to said GG copied Bungie."
If anyone copied anyone (which I don't think anyone has) it would be the other way around. Jetpacks were in Killzone Liberation.
Are there going to be any female Hegast in KZ3. I doubt they would be very attractive? But I can't help but wonder?
… or any attractive women for that matter. That one on the cruiser bridge in KZ2 was pretty hideous.
" we're making great leaps forward with character development and the quality of the dialogue and the writing"
I hope that means they are actually gonna put some thought into the dialogue this time.
Oh, and they need to kill Rico.
I wouldn't mind having a couple mechs in Multiplayer, but balance it out for both teams each team has a set amount of mechs especially if the map is big.
If Killzone 3 is going big, go bigger for multiplayer.
Sounds like its shaping up nicely. This will be an interesting test of 3-D: will the 2-D experience that 99% of us will be playing be harmed in any way? Hopefully everything will work just fine.
A true FPS with a true storyline
The FPS genre is not entirely dead (for me anyway)
I'm sure Bioshock and other FPSs have good storylines but I'd rather stick to the exclusives as they'll push the consoles graphics and overall quality to their maximum.
The E3 trailer/images of this game will be breathtaking
Wow, this is going to be great. I got so excited after hearing this, I pooped my pants, then popped in Killzone 2 and played a few rounds online.
Spoiler: It's still awesome 🙂
Also, I just said "pooped my pants". Do I win the comment contest now? 😉
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Sooo glad KZ3 was confirmed, can't say it wasn't a matter of time tho. I have some strange feeling that mentioning it before E3 and having such an extreme intended scope for the project may mean the release date might be pushed a couple of times :'(
Hell, if delaying it a little bit makes it even more better i say do it up!
Yesh, but the wait will be painful
I hear you on that. I have a lot of patience so I'm all set but i know sometimes you just want it right away. xD
This sounds coolio!
But I'm hoping that the multiplayer doesn't get boring after the 1st month like KZ2 :/