Embracer Group, the parent company of several game development studios, has announced its ambitious plan to release 31 AAA games by March 2028. The company aims to release four of these games by March 2024, with the remaining 27 set to be released by March 2028. The CEO of Embracer Group, Lars Wingefors, made the announcement during a recent presentation. Wingefors revealed that two of Embracer Group‘s biggest studios, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, will be delivering a total of 5 big-budget games by March 2028. Gearbox Entertainment, another studio under Embracer Group, is expected to release 8 AAA games in the same period.
What is AAA game development?
Wingefors defined AAA games as titles that require over 100 developers at the peak of the development process and a significant marketing budget. These games are expected to sell at least two million copies each.
What are Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal working on?
Crystal Dynamics, the studio behind the popular Tomb Raider franchise, is currently working on a new installment using the Unreal Engine 5. The studio is also helping Microsoft’s The Initiative develop Perfect Dark. Neither of these projects has a release date yet, but both are among the 5 titles that Crystal Dynamics is committed to delivering by March 2028.
There is no clear information on what Eidos Montreal’s next project could be, but rumors suggest that the studio may be developing a new Deus Ex title. Eidos Montreal’s latest game, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, was well received by fans and gamers, but it is unknown whether the game will receive a sequel.
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What about older IPs of recently acquired studios?
Embracer Group has recently acquired several game development studios with beloved older IPs, such as Legacy of Kain and Thief, which have not received new entries for years. Fans are hopeful that Embracer Group will greenlight new projects based on these older IPs.
What impact did Marvel’s Avengers have on Crystal Dynamics?
Crystal Dynamics was also responsible for post-launch content for Marvel’s Avengers until recently. However, the game performed poorly in terms of financial performance, although the developer managed to expand the game’s world by adding seasonal content. The end of support for Marvel’s Avengers will allow the studio to focus on its upcoming projects.
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What can we expect from Embracer Group’s upcoming AAA games?
The release dates for most of Embracer Group‘s upcoming AAA games have not been announced yet. However, with the scale and ambition of the plan, it’s safe to assume that the games will be highly anticipated and will likely generate a lot of buzz. Fans can expect big-budget productions, with high production values, engaging gameplay, and immersive storytelling.
Embracer Group‘s announcement that it plans to release 31 AAA games by March 2028 is an ambitious and exciting plan. With two of its biggest studios, Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, committed to delivering 5 big-budget games, and Gearbox Entertainment set to release 8 AAA games, fans have a lot to look forward to. The company’s commitment to bringing back beloved older IPs also gives hope to fans who have been waiting for new installments in these franchises. With no release dates announced yet, fans will have to wait patiently for more news about these highly anticipated games.
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