Is Molyneux trying to rekindle days of yore?
Those who recall the old days of Lionhead Studios and (going back even further) Bullfrog will know the name Peter Molyneux. Responsible for the Fable series, the veteran designer and programmer has certainly made a name for himself. Unfortunately, not always in a good way.
Typically known for overhyping his upcoming releases (not to mention his brush with NFT games), Molyneux seems to be uncharacteristically doing something un-Molyneux-like. In an interview with Game Reactor, he was asked whether he could divulge a few details about his next project, which is being developed via his company 22Cans.
Acknowledging his reputation, Peter Molyneux admits that in “days gone by,” he would just begin talking extensively about upcoming projects. In saying he’s making the “most brilliant game in the world,” people would feel “annoyed and angry” by his claims. As such, it seems he wants to steer clear of overhyping this time around.
It’s also coming to PC and console
However, he proceeds to say that his team’s next game may have a “never been seen before” mechanic. While he doesn’t go into detail about what it is, Molyneux says the team “stumbled” upon this idea. To avoid saying too much, he clarifies that what he’s been working on will be “kind of” like Fable, Black & White, and Dungeon Keeper.
This mysterious project also represents Molyneux’s return to coding, something he says he hasn’t been involved in since the first Black & White game, which released in 2001. Perhaps he wants to evoke the olden days when the likes of Bullfrog and Lionhead released highly praised games.
Whatever he and his team are working on will appear on PC and console. Molyneux says 22Cans may work on a mobile title later, but this game will stay off phones.
These responses come off the back of the new trailer for the upcoming Fable game shown off at this year’s Xbox Showcase. This new entry in the series, which does not feature Molyneux, stars Richard Ayoade as a giant. Hopefully we’ll learn more about either Fable or 22Cans’ next project soon.
