Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach Now Slated For Late 2021 Release

Although the Five Nights at Freddy’s series is left to ambiguity for future installments, the home style formula that the franchise is founded on is expected to remain. So when it was revealed that creator Scott Cawthon is involved in a AAA project centered around Five Nights at Freddy’s, it came as a surprise that a major approach to the simple structure of the game could be overhauled to meet the standard from major publishers. That wasn’t until this past summer that Steel Wool Studios unveiled Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach. Given the light coverage of the game leading to a follow-up trailer presented by Sony Interactive Entertainment, players only have a brief understanding of the game. The same can also be said for its release window too. Despite what is unknown currently, Cawthon in a recent statement issues that Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach is scheduled to arrive by the year’s end. As you all know, Security Breach was originally planned to come out at the end of 2020, but as we kept working on it and kept adding to it, it just kept getting bigger and bigger and needed more time to finish. And now, again, I’ve made the decision to put more time and money into it to make sure it’s finished properly, and that means a late 2021 release instead of an early 2021 release like I had originally wanted. It will be worth it! While Cawthon is surely involved with the biggest release for Five Nights at Freddy’s yet, he is to also supervise for a majority of smaller, fan-made games as well. In a new initiative revealed last year, Cawthon even pledges to help fund these new games that are being conjured by the active community cultivated by his creation. On Friday, Cawthon released the free DLC, Ultimate Custom Night for consoles. While originally available for PC since 2018, console players can now readapt their experience to any of the animatronics from other games now too. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you excited for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach to be launching in 2021? Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach is said to arrive in late 2021; listed for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Source: Reddit

Konami Officially Pulls Out From E3 2021

In the midst of the developing lineup for this coming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), featured firms are slowly unveiling its plans for the June show. While the 2021 show is going all-digital, the Electronic Software Association (ESA) did happen to unveil the roster for the three-day showcase. Companies and publishers like Xbox, Ubisoft, and Take-Two Interactive are just some of the big names tossed into the equation. Additionally, Japanese publisher Square Enix commented on this year’s E3. While not initially listed by the organizer for the June event, CEO Yosuke Matsuda issued “we’ll make more announcements in the future, including at E3 in June.” As for the confirmed lineup, Ubisoft did also confirm that a Ubisoft Forward will be held on June 12 the first day of E3 as well. However, while Konami is also included in the mix of major firms at E3 2021, the company has yet to address its upcoming lineup. But before it could make an impression, the firm on Twitter announced to be backpedaling on its attendance. “Due to timing we will not be ready to present at E3 this year. We want to reassure our fans that we are in deep development on a number of key projects, so please stay tuned for some updates in the coming months. While we are not participating this year, we have great respect for the ESA and know that 2021 will be a great success.” As to what the firm was speculated to feature at the coming show surely leaves fans on a bad note. One report from Video Game Chronicles issued Konami to be outsourcing the Silent Hill IP to a separate Japanese studio with a planned announcement this summer. Additionally, other industry insiders tell of the firm also sourcing the Metal Gear license to a third-party team. And not to mention the ratings for Metal Gear Rising/Castlevania most recently – Konami’s future is getting exciting. What is confirmed for E3 this year are the three hosts that the ESA revealed to be presenting later in June. In that, Greg Miller, Jacki Jing, and Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez are to headline the show throughout its three-day span. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you upset that Konami will be absent at E3 this year?

Five Nights at Freddy’s – Ultimate Custom Night Launches Today For Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch

Although the anthology of Five Nights at Freddy’s titles that arrives to PC in the past few years resided to be unique to the platform, there was the inevitable port for its games to come to console, of course. And in November, developer Steel Wool Studios announced that the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s: Core Collection” will arrive to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch in January 2021. Not just that, but even franchise creator Scott Cawthon announced to be supporting fan-created projects in the coming future. While Cawthon’s mainline entries stand to be the foundation of the series, many of the titles that his followers adapted after do stand to be on par with expanding the story or creating an evenly impactful experience. From Cawthon this time, he ships the Ultimate Custom Night to console. While available on PC already since 2018, the ability to rework your experience on any of the games is now an option – no matter your system of choice. You can watch the launch trailer in the video below: “Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, where you will once again be trapped alone in an office fending off killer animatronics,” the description for the add-on reads for the trailer. “Featuring 50 selectable animatronic characters spanning seven Five Nights at Freddy’s games, the options for customization are nearly endless. “Mix and match any assortment of characters that you like, set their difficulty from 0-20, then jump right into the action! From your office desk, you will need to manage two side doors, two vents, as well as two air hoses, all of which lead directly into your office.” The DLC is free across the Microsoft Store, Nintendo eShop, and PlayStation Store respectively. What concoction are you planning to make with the Ultimate Custom Night? Five Nights at Freddy’s – Ultimate Custom Night is out now for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.

Ongoing Report Suggests IO Interactive Working On New Xbox Fantasy IP

In the undergoings for all things Xbox, the uncertainty from Microsoft is slowly becoming transparent with more projects on the way in recent months. Franchises like Halo, Forza Motorsport, and State of Decay – although landmark properties – surely are not what players anticipate to bring fresh takes to its ever expanding audience. However, rumors online continue to linger on the surface to keep fans on their toes. Coming from Windows Central, it is told that IO Interactive is conjuring a new, unique IP for the Xbox platform which branches beyond the practical action scenes fans are familiar with Hitman already. Even going beyond what is expected for the forthcoming Project 007, the unnamed project is told to feature fantastical creatures and holds an emphasis on dragons. Previously when speaking with Game Informer earlier on in 2021, IO Interactive CCO Christian Everdam explained that more ambitions are already in the studio’s pipeline outside of the coming James Bond game. Windows Central elaborates further in its ‘Xbox Rumor Report’ which you can watch the segment below: As highlighted by Windows Central, gamesindustry.biz spoke with IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak who spared some information on the new game. “Without going into too much detail, we have a third universe that we’re working actively on, which is a bit different and absolutely a love child. It is something our core people, our veteran staff, have been dreaming about for some time.” Additionally, Eurogamer chimes in to also share in corroboration with the claim by Windows Central. Atop of the subject being linked to Xbox Game Studios, the fantasy-based property is also echoed by the sources that spoke with the publication. Presumed to be yet another AAA project, a new job listing could perhaps being revealing more details. From a job posting made by IO Interactive for a Executive Producer, the page asks for the possible candidate to “head our AAA multiplayer project.” In the past, there has been reference of a online-focused title with the opening of the team’s Malmo studio. Rectify Gaming speculated it to be in relevance to the recent rating for Freedom Fighters on PC, but, the new information suggests to be for the reported fantasy title. Of course, the report while potentially holding water is still a rumor until properly announced. Windows Central goes on to suggest keeping expectations low as the game is still early in development and could evolve into something non-identical to what is currently reported. Recently, IO Interactive opened a new studio in Barcelona, Spain. You can read the full report by heading here. What are your thoughts on IO Interactive possibly making a new Xbox IP? Source: Windows Central

IO Interactive Opens New Studio In Barcelona, Spain

In the upcoming plans for developer IO Interactive, the developer is quietly at work for its approaching Project 007 game. However, the team is not entirely done with Hitman either. Although launching earlier in 2021, Hitman 3 is expecting an entire campaign of add-on content for the coming months. When revealing the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’, the DLC is to be stretched out for the remainder of this year. But while the team is slowly working on the remnants of its billboard franchise, another trilogy is planned. In one statement transcribed by The Gamer, IO Interactive plans to evolve Project 007 from one installment into a full-on three-installment series in the forthcoming years. Even more, plans to execute this is with another opened studio in the near future, the statement elaborated. Recently in a new announcement directly from IO Interactive, the developer announces the opening of a new branch in Barcelona, Spain. There are exciting times ahead at IO Interactive and I am proud to announce the next step in our plans for the most desirable game company in Europe. IOI Barcelona will become the third studio to join our efforts to create phenomenal experiences for our players and communities. All three of our studios have extremely talented developers who are passionate and driven towards making an impact in our industry. A core part of our philosophy is that everyone at IOI has a significant and impactful role to play in realizing our dreams, regardless of where they’re located. Think of it as one studio, in multiple locations. Hakan Abrak, IO Interactive CEO Given the circumstance of the prior report, IOI Barcelona is likely working on Project 007. But, there is certainly another project underway. In one statement from Chief Creative Officer Christian Everdam, he explains there is a new project that is still in premature development. Gathered from other findings prior, it could be a new online experience. Previously, Freedom Fighters received a PEGI rating in Europe which sparked a possible return to the IO Interactive game. But more notably, the team upon opening its Malmo branch back in early 2019, job listings suggesting a new online project was shared. You can read the full report by heading here. What do you anticipate to come from the new IO Interactive studio? Source: IO Interactive