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Frictional Reflects on ‘Amnesia: Rebirth’ Five Months After Release; Already Working on Next Project
Frictional Games returned to form with Amnesia: Rebirth last year, and five months later, they’re reflecting on the game and more. In a new post on their website, not only does Frictional reflect on the decisions made with Rebirth, but they’ve also announced that their previous title, 2015’s SOMA, has cracked the 1 million units sold.
“We passed the milestone some time ago but we just haven’t gotten around to announcing it until now,” says the post. “Reaching the one million milestone once again shows that our games have a really long tail and the way we like to interpret that is as a seal of quality and that our games receive a strong push over time through word of mouth.”
As for Amnesia: Rebirth‘s sales, Frictional says that the game has sold “more than a hundred thousand copies” across all platforms and PC. Much like SOMA, the team is confident that Rebirth‘s sales will pick up with future sales, combined with “a bigger update” that they’re currently working on that they will announce “shortly”.
The post also delves into the team’s reactions to the reviews and talk of the game, which also ventures into spoiler territory. So, if you haven’t played Rebirth, you might want to exercise caution when reading.
Lastly, Frictional mentions in passing that they’re already at work on their next project. “Looking to the future we are truly hyped. The project of developing Rebirth has really laid the organizational groundwork for how we as a studio can work moving forward and we have just initiated production on the next game (which has now had tons of pre-production time during Rebirth) and we’re kicking off pre-production on a second project as we speak.”
Amnesia: Rebirth is available now on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. And check out our take on the game, too.
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‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.