At Summer Game Fest 2023, Focus Home Entertainment and Saber Interactive unveiled John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a cooperative first-person shooter game powered by the studio's Swarm Engine (like World War Z and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2) and due in 2024 for PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X.
John Carpenter, the famed horror movie director with a strong passion for videogames, said in a statement:
It’s exciting to be collaborating on a new video game with Focus and Saber. Look, I really like shooting zombies. They keep telling me that they’re called ’the infected.’ Please. They’re ghouls, dude. They blow up real good and there are a ton of them. People are going to love this game.
Tim Willits, Chief Creative Officer at Saber Interactive, stated:
We're excited to partner with our friends at Focus again and thrilled to collaborate with the legendary John Carpenter on this project. His unique vision, unparalleled expertise in storytelling, and ability to create immersive atmospheres have helped us to elevate this all-new, 80s-inspired experience to the next level. His works have been an inspiration for years and it's an honor to work alongside him to deliver a truly unforgettable adventure.
John Bert, Managing Director at Focus Entertainment, added:
We’re happy to team up once again with our historical partner Saber. After World War Z, Space Marine 2, Insurgency, SnowRunner, and many others, Toxic Commando is a new entry into the successful long-term relationship between Focus and Saber. We cannot wait to unveil more about this new amazing IP created by the talented teams at Saber, and leverage Focus’ expertise in turning new franchises into worldwide hits.
The premise of John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is rather straightforward. A science experiment to extract power from Earth's core goes horribly wrong, waking the so-called Sludge God, an entity capable of transforming people into zombies. Players will be able to play solo or cooperatively, choosing from a variety of deadly equipment (such as grenades, katanas, and regular weapons) and special abilities to create the perfect loadout against the undead nightmare.
The developers said there will be a Closed Beta test ahead of the game's launch. You can sign up for it on the official website.
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