505 Games has announed that The Walking Dead will be released for PS4, PC and Xbox One in 2016.
Based on Robert Kirkman’s hugely popular comic book series, The Walking Dead will be a fresh take on the zombie series, offering a ‘true co-op’ experience in the first-person shooter realm.
The game is being developed by Overkill, a Starbreeze Studios company, the same studio responsible for bringing gamers the critically acclaimed PayDay franchise.
“The chance to build off the success of two of the most popular titans in their respective genres was the perfect opportunity for us,” says Ian Howe, President of 505 Games. “As a publisher, we look to partner with the best creatives. We’re excited to help OVERKILL and Skybound Interactive bring fans an unforgettable experience that blends two of the strongest brands in entertainment.”
Starbreeze Studios CEO, Bo Andersson, added: "Partnering with 505 Games on the console publishing for OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead will streamline the distribution and marketing of the title in the traditional space and on the digital console marketplace. Having worked together before on the successful PAYDAY-franchise, we are certain this will be a fruitful collaboration."
“Having 505 Games join us on this adventure is exciting for Skybound fans everywhere. They’ve proven to be publishing innovators and we look forward to what the partnership will bring for OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead,” enthused Skybound’s Dan Murray.
The Walking Dead has already seen two video game adaptations in the form of Telltale’s episodic The Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct by Terminal Reality. However, while the former has proved a hit with critics and gamers alike, the latter was panned by the gaming press and hardly set the charts alight.
Telltale is expected to release a third season in The Walking Dead at some point in the near future, though nothing official has been announced as of yet.