"One of the biggest announcements made during Sony's first PlayStation State of Play of the year wasn't for a brand new game or a new entry in a popular franchise. It was instead a small teaser for a remake of the original God of War trilogy. This is just the latest example of a big series going backwards, and more proof that big publishers are getting more and more risk-averse, even with some of the most popular franchises around."
"Last year, Xbox announced that Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) is remaking the original Halo: Combat Evolved, and it will launch in 2026 on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5. Microsoft has promised more Halo games in the future, but it is very telling that after a few misfires, Xbox is running back to the safety of the first game for its next big project."
"Fans have been wanting a new Splinter Cell game for a very long time. But instead, Ubisoft is working on a remake of the original game. When will this remake launch? Unclear. And considering how many games Ubisoft has recently canceled, including a remake of the first Prince of Persia game released on PS2, I'm not confident that the Splinter Cell remake will even happen."
Sony revealed a teaser for a remake of the original God of War trilogy, with TC Carson returning as Kratos. Microsoft is remaking Halo: Combat Evolved, scheduled for 2026 on modern consoles and PC, signaling a return to its first game after several misfires. Ubisoft is developing a remake of the original Splinter Cell instead of a new entry, and recent cancellations raise doubt about its completion. Remedy Entertainment is developing remakes of the first two Max Payne games rather than producing Max Payne 4. Major publishers increasingly prioritize remakes of established franchises over new, riskier projects.
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