Outfit7’s Speaking Tom will flip 10 this 12 months, with a particular celebration in-game set to happen on July 13.
Speaking Tom is the long-running franchise that has helped catapult Outfit7 to international success. Regardless of, or maybe due to, being a comparatively easy digital pet simulator that includes the titular Tom, the franchise has spawned merchandise, spin-off limitless runners and a attainable film. It additionally holds the excellence of being essentially the most downloaded cell recreation franchise prior to now ten years worldwide.
The celebration occasion, to be held in-game in Speaking Tom 2 may also cryptically enable gamers to “have the chance to have a good time with an thrilling in-game birthday occasion, and to earn the largest rewards ever.”
Outfit7 CEO Xinyu Qian commented, “Reaching this 10-year mark is a testomony to the enduring reputation and timeless enchantment of My Speaking Tom. We’re grateful to our devoted gamers worldwide, who’ve supported us all through this unbelievable journey. The in-game birthday occasion in My Speaking Tom 2 is our approach of expressing our gratitude and sharing the enjoyment with them.”
What’s subsequent for Speaking Tom?
For these not accustomed to the cell recreation enterprise it could be barely complicated seeing a title like Speaking Tom change into a large multi-hit. Nevertheless, Outfit7 has managed to spin-out and develop a easy idea into an interesting title and sequel that has hit main success.
This has led to the studio increasing considerably, together with making their very own investments into up and coming firms reminiscent of instructional startup Hopalai. Speaking Tom itself has additionally expanded past simply cell and even into in-car leisure techniques, emphasising the family-friendly nature of the franchise that has contributed to its success.
Whether or not or not Outfit7 can eclipse their previous success will rely on the success of their spin-offs, and Speaking Tom 3, if we ever do get one other entry within the flagship sequence.
