As part of the FTC-Microsoft trial, it was revealed that Microsoft is anticipating a brand new IP from Bungie, the studio behind Future 2 and the just lately introduced Marathon revival. And it is anticipated to come back out someday in 2025.
Due to previous confidential Microsoft information (through IGN), we all know that the corporate seen when Bungie trademarked the identify “Matter” in 2018, which is anticipated to be the most recent IP to come back out of Bungie. Microsoft had this to say about Bungie’s new IP:
“As of 2021, [Bungie] has greater than doubled its headquarters area and plans to open a brand new studio in Amsterdam by 2022 for ongoing assist on Future 2 and growth of a brand new IP, at present anticipated to launch in 2025.”
The IGN report additionally factors out that Bungie has been exhibiting indicators that the studio is creating a brand new IP. Job listings had been present in 2020 that mentioned its new IP would have a “comedic” tone and would function “whimsical characters.” Nevertheless, nothing official has been introduced concerning “Matter,” although GameSpot has contacted the corporate for remark.
“Matter” wasn’t the one factor revealed in these paperwork. It additionally mentions how in 2021, Microsoft was contemplating shopping for studios reminiscent of Sega, Niantic, and even Bungie to assist increase Sport Move subscriptions and assist their cell division.
For extra information on the FTC-Microsoft trial, take a look at our story on Microsoft’s technique to “spend Sony out of enterprise” and the way Starfield was alleged to be on the PlayStation 5 earlier than Microsoft bought ZeniMax.
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