Crytek UK Talk TimeSplitters

Speaking to Eurogamer, Crytek UK – formerly Free Radical Design – are talking to publishers about what their next game might be, with one title in particular getting a special mention. Recognising the brand recognition of the TimeSplitters series, Managing Director Karl Hilton admits that they’d love to do another one, the possibility of more multiplayer themed jaunts through time dependent on publishers’ reaction to the prospect. He states:

“We’re talking to publishers at the moment about whether that’s TimeSplitters a viable route or not.There hasn’t been a TimeSplitters game for quite a while. Obviously TimeSplitters is a FPS with a strong multiplayer element. The question is, is that the way to go with another one, or should it go down a different route, or should we be developing a new IP altogether? It’s down to us talking to publishers about what their interest is and where they see it going. If they’re keen for a TS game, then we’d be happy to do one. If they’d like us to develop something new then we’d do that.”

Hilton goes on to mention how the original TimeSplitters games were noted for their humour and Britishness, traits he ensures would not be dropped just to appeal to a wider market. He continues:

“I don’t think it’s about sacrificing the Britishness. It’s about working out with a publisher what’s the characteristic and personality of the game. Every good game should have a personality. When you play it you should feel from the way it plays and the way it looks what it is you’re playing, otherwise you can get a very mediocre product.”

Crytek purchased Free Radical Design (and hence the TimeSplitters IP) in February 2009 after the Nottingham studio went into administration.

Source: Eurogamer