Microsoft has officially announced that People Can Fly, the developer of popular action games such as Gears of War and Bulletstorm, have entered into an agreement to develop a new video game exclusively for the Xbox One console. The game, which is currently in development, will be a brand-new IP from the studio.
“The scope of the project we are working on with the team at People Can Fly is extremely ambitious,” said Shannon Loftis, Microsoft’s head of Xbox Publishing. “The development team at People Can Fly are some of the most creative and experienced talents in the industry today and we are looking forward to sharing the project with our fans soon.”
People Can Fly’s portfolio of work includes Painkiller, Bulletstorm, and the Gears of War: Judgment spin-off. The studio is currently in the process of creating a “brand-new triple-A sci-fi shooter” for the Xbox One, which is set to launch later this year.
Microsoft’s deal with People Can Fly represents a major sign of commitment to the Xbox One and securing developers who can create compelling games for the console. By forming partnerships with well-known studios such as People Can Fly, Microsoft can ensure that the console is well-stocked with high-quality titles that will appeal to a wide range of gamers.
In addition to working on the new Xbox game, People Can Fly is also developing a mobile game for iOS and Android devices and is creating a “revolutionary new game engine” to power their titles. This engine is designed to be optimized for next-gen games and will help People Can Fly keep pace with the growing power of next-gen consoles.
The new project from People Can Fly will be the 10th Xbox One exclusive released this year, and Microsoft intends to release even more titles in the near future. For now, Microsoft and People Can Fly remain tight-lipped about the details of the upcoming game, but the studio’s track record speaks for itself.
