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Rumor: Remedy Games is working on Quantum Break 2

H.R. Nikoofar, who has done many podcasts with great video games developers is a connected man to the game developing industry. Lately, on his twitter page, he twitted this: "I know by fact that @remedygames is working on Quantum Break 2."
That could simply be a rumor but consider the guy's previous activities this could be something.

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vega2752553d ago

I hope they are. I really like the game. The show was pretty good also. MS should fund this and alan wake 2

AngelicIceDiamond2553d ago

Agreed MS needs this more than anyone but I'm afraid it won't be exclusive. I would be very surprised if it was.

darthv722553d ago

What makes you think it wouldnt stay on xbox and PC like the first one?

thatguyhayat2553d ago

Darthv72

They have said they wont be doing exclusives anymore i think and they have said their next game is multi plat

Godchild10202553d ago (Edited 2553d ago )

@darthv72

https://www.google.com/amp/...

Maybe they are working on two games.

Theknightofnights2553d ago

The Quantum Break IP is owned by Microsoft. If Quantum Break 2 is true then it will be an exclusive in some form. Either platform, console, or otherwise.

darthv722553d ago

P7 is supposed to be multi but is QB2 P7 or is P7 still something totally new and different???

conanlifts2553d ago (Edited 2553d ago )

MS own QB IP so if they make it then it will be exclusive.

gamer78042553d ago

Still going to look fantastic on the X. I hope they make an Alan wake 2

Mystogan2552d ago (Edited 2552d ago )

It will be on PC. We know that. Every Xbox exclusive will be on PC. Why would we expect any different from Quantum Break(the original was also on PC). Unless you think it's gonna be on PS4?? It won't because Quantum Break is owned by Microsoft.

TheVigilanteCode2552d ago

"What makes you think it wouldnt stay on xbox and PC like the first one?"

@darthv72

He means to say that it won't stay exclusive to Xbox One, like the first one which was on PC as well.

PFFT2552d ago

Quantum Break is MS owed IP. It wont be releasing outside of PC and the Xbox.

TheCommentator2552d ago

Surprise! MS owns the IP.
"Quantum Break is a third-person science fiction action shooter developed by Remedy Entertainment and released worldwide on April 5, 2016 for the Xbox One and Windows 10 platforms. It was published and funded by Microsoft Studios, who owns the IP. "

Source: http://quantumbreak.wikia.c...

Couldn't you have looked this up? Besides that, look at the ignorance of all of the people who agreed with you and disagreed with people like Theknightofnights, Sd11, and PFFT (who are all right).

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Christopher2553d ago (Edited 2553d ago )

Remove the live action show, improve on the base game, get some better writing that isn't as trope-y, worth it.

Personal request: don't have no-return-points in a game with collectibles, give people the ability to explore freely for them without accidentally passing a point that locks out those collectibles. That design only encourages people to use walkthroughs.

DaleCooper2553d ago

This. Also, quit making games with hidden collectibles and then have an NPC repeatedly tell me to hurry up while I'm searching for those dumb collectibles!

FinalFantasyFanatic2552d ago

This, it was an alright game, but I hated streaming the live action parts, also the gameplay was mediocre, could use improvement. The graphics were nice though.

MWH2552d ago

I second on that request. This should be in all games or at least make it known.

I understand that this design is meant for replay value but today most gamers don't have the time to replay a small game let alone a huge rpg, and it's mostly not worth it.

81BX2552d ago

No! Do both. I really liked the show

Christopher2552d ago (Edited 2552d ago )

***No! Do both. I really liked the show***

I think they can continue the episodic content, just do it in engine. It's cheaper and easier to manage and with technology today we get similar results as far as voice acting and movement. I believe they wanted way too much money on live action elements in hopes of turning it into a show similar to Defiance.

morganfell2552d ago (Edited 2552d ago )

"I hated streaming the live action parts..."

I actually didn't mind it because I just hooked up an external drive and downloaded them. Worked fine for me.

FinalFantasyFanatic2551d ago

@morganfell,

urgh, I should have thought of that, oh well, I never did get back to the episodes after I skipped them. I never had an issue with it having live action parts, it's just the streaming was a turn off for me.

morganfell2551d ago

@FinalFantasyFanatic,

I think it was something in the area of 70 odd GB for the space. I had picked up a white USB drive to match the One S so I just started the downloads and the next day ran the game. I enjoyed the concept and the Live Action worked for me.

I have mixed feelings about being blocked from collectibles in a game. Its difficult to warn the player without breaking immersion that they are leaving an area to which they cannot return. And for me immersion trumps a collectible. I think being blocked matters more on how and why I am blocked than the fact I am blocked. Is there a reason I can't return? A reason that fits within the realism of the world established by the game? Let's say the item was in a building that was destroyed. I am fine with that. But if it is simply because the developers want to force me to go forward in a story then with that I have an issue. I think the bigger matter was a collectible in an area through which you are being hurried and if there is no way to restart the level. I dislike for the most part games where you have to wait until the end of the title to go scrounge.

Christopher2551d ago

@morgan then at least don't design so collectibles are near those points and you otherwise can move freely. Especially since some collectibles in the game affected power. God of War did a good job of that in the areas that were more story focused by not having collectibles but kept them in areas where exploration was possible and encouraged

morganfell2550d ago

@Christopher,

I am not disagreeing with you on collectibles. This is why I said I have mixed feelings concerning such issues and laid out my personal reasons. In fact my reasons actually agree with you. I like Quantum Break but there is a thing or two that caused a twinge. It just wasn't enough to affect my general impression of the game. Everyone is different in this regard when it comes to personal likes and dislikes and how much an issue affects the overall impact. That said I like the live action but agree the tropes need to go.

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SquillieDeeWilliams2553d ago

I agree man, I really hope this is true!! I loved QB, I think it’s one of the best/most slept on XB1 games. Make it happen Remedy🙏🏾

showtimefolks2553d ago

hopefully without the TV show just use cut scenes like kojima because this IP has potential

Snakeking332553d ago

You know remedy owns both ip I won’t be surprised it go multi platform give that the games didn’t do to well on Xbox alone I can see this coming to the ps4

jagermaster6192552d ago

Keep dreaming snakeking33. You guys have enough games to play...

babadivad2553d ago

I'm SOOOOO exited if this is true. It may not have been the top of my list as long as game play this year[It was fun though]. It was by far the best story I've played this gen. Please let this be true.

spwittbold2553d ago

Alan Wake 2 would make me jizz my pants. I'm glad Quantum Break is getting a sequel. The first game was pretty good - and has a lot of potential.

mandingo2552d ago

Yea I thought the show was ok. If they scrap it though they can focus more on the gameplay

MorpheusX2552d ago (Edited 2552d ago )

2 of my fav story driven narratives.

Aceman182552d ago

I was supremely disappointed with this game, but if they can improve the overall game and it's well received I just might consider giving it another go with the franchise.

mark_parch2552d ago

I totally disagree, quantum break was average, it had a brilliant story but gameplay was very poor and qb is easily remedy's weakest game. I would much rather they made alan wake 2 but they have already confirmed that isn't going to happen. they also said all future games will be multi platform which is why there isn't a quantum break 2

Ceaser98573612552d ago

So REMEDY is working on 2 games? Since their next game is P7 which is a multiplatfrom game and QB is MS owned So i have a feeling its not QB 2

Kumakai2552d ago

agreed. It was surprisingly good gameplay, decent story and cool time warping mechanics and stuff (like other remedy games but a bit more dialed in imo). I didn't really care about the show aspect quite as much but felt the game was solid overall.

combatcash2552d ago

@vega275 LOL at all the disagrees, just MS haters. It would be great to see another alan wake game.

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PrinceOfAnger2553d ago

I hope we get a sequel in the future QB was fun and a good game imo
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The real triumph here is the way in which the game's technology benefits the core gameplay. Quantum Break is an absolute joy to play - perhaps the best game Remedy has made to date - and much of that joy is the result of its technology. That perfect mix of high quality animation, effects, and feedback just feels right. It's an highly satisfying game to play."

Concertoine2552d ago

QB is okay but Alan Wake sold better and was a better game.

jhoward5852553d ago (Edited 2553d ago )

QB1 was a complete failure.So If Remedy does decide to make QB2 they would need to make a new game engine because QB1 gameplay was mediocre. Perhaps, that is the reason why Remedy is looking for a senior staff gameplay programmer.

ArchangelMike2553d ago

I'm not sure I'd say it was a "complete failure", that's pure hyperbole. At the time of it's release it was the best selling new Microsoft IP https://www.eurogamer.net/a...

jhoward5852553d ago (Edited 2553d ago )

QB was one of the most Hyped game as well. That's the power of good advertisement. You can pretty sale anything if its marketed right.

Personally speaking, I think Remedy should scrap the QB idea and make a new IP(or existing IP) that people could easily understand/has experienced before. Prime example: It is much riskier(cost more) to make a game in outer space than on land because everyone knows what a tree is, everyone knows what rain falling from the sky looks like, you get the idea. In outer space, you would have to do more explaining to the viewer/ because no one has ever experience living in space before. My point is, QB didn't do a very good job explaining everything in QB. How could they anyway? It would end up costing way more money /development time to explain everything which is very hard to do especially if the concept idea doesn't have(not enough) recognizable things in it people can relate to.

Neonridr2553d ago

in all fairness it didn't deliver, stuff like that happens. Remember The Order for PS4? I remember a lot of hype leading in to that game too.

Thankfully Remedy is a great studio, and they could easily turn it around given a second crack at the whip.

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Neonridr2553d ago

@aqua - I never said it was anywhere near the same amount, stop twisting my words. I said there was a lot of hype around The Order. I remember the buzz here at N4G. Stop pretending like there wasn't.

Jinger2553d ago

Remember when The Order was being called the Gears of War killer? That's the kinda hype that was being thrown around for it.

I'd freaking love a sequel to The Order as well tbh The setting/story and characters were great.

jhoward5852553d ago (Edited 2553d ago )

@Kun_ADR
I'm not quite sure I think N4G installed a tracking cookie on my PC so I can't post on here. I'll have to investigate that before reporting it to someone.

OffRoadKing2553d ago

I remember more propaganda and slander than hype before The Order came out but then again it was smack dab in the middle of the new gen console war that had just begun. I would love to see a sequel for it though because at its core it was a good game.

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Christopher2553d ago

Failure? Man, our definitions of failure must be extremely different. If it made a profit, how is it a failure?

jhoward5852553d ago (Edited 2553d ago )

Sot sold well according to MS but at the same time, sot was considered a failure by most people.

Prince_TFK2553d ago (Edited 2553d ago )

@jhoward

Who are those “most people”?

bolimekurac2553d ago

jhoward i love xbox but i agree with you, qb could have been special but it was missing something, i wanted to love it and i liked so much about it but yet it was lacking somehting

jmetalhead778122553d ago

I really liked the game, but felt it could’ve been a great game... Get rid of the TV show. I didn’t think the show was bad, but I don’t play video games to watch a TV show. The game loses some of its steam after each episode... Also, use the resources from the TV show to make a longer campaign. They make those changes and it becomes a great game IMO.

Saijahn2553d ago

A failure? It sits at a 77 metacritic score. Far from a failure. You might not have liked it so I get it.but definitely not a failure.

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zivtheawesome2553d ago

i don't think so... isn't QB MS IP? i thought that remedy already confirmed their next project is multiplatform.

Sciurus_vulgaris2553d ago

Yes MS does own Quantum Break, Quantum Break 2 would be a Xbox/windows title.

EDKICK2553d ago

I believe they have stated they want to start making multiple games at a time so they can release games quicker. So I would assume P7 is
coming out first making it the multiplat and then QB2 would be after that.

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GamerRN410d ago

Single A games and live service games. Those make sense

S2Killinit410d ago

None of it makes sense. But its happening.

Ps5conehead410d ago

That’s up to Microsoft they want return on there investment. From buying up those publishers. That’s what there in business for. And they made a mistake putting day one exclusive on game pass. So now Microsoft wants to profit any way they can.its called buisness . Just like Sony putting games on pc a year are two after ps5 launch.
So if they can make money off PlayStation and Nintendo. They will do that. And I bet soon real soon they will release some aaa exclusives .and I bet one day it will be same day release

TheEroica410d ago

Sony gamers begging for Xbox games.... Who would've thunk it?

BISHOP-BRASIL410d ago

Yeah, because random site off the internet represents all Sony gamers, they have the letter of attorney and all...

S2Killinit409d ago

Lol what a spin. You dizzy?

AsunaYuukiTheFlash409d ago (Edited 409d ago )

We don’t care about shovelwares. Get that junk out of PS5

StormSnooper409d ago

More like MS begging to put their games on PlayStation.

TheEroica408d ago

Keep begging Sony gamers!

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Friendlygamer410d ago

Some of these seem to be exclusive for lack of enthusiasm of the publisher rather than because of deals. A lot of cool indies skip ps for some reason like katana zero, el paso, elsewhere and gunbrela

S2Killinit410d ago

Even more indies skip xbox. We know that right?

Friendlygamer410d ago

Quality over quantity, Microsoft got some really interesting and curated niche games on their machines, maybe in part because of gamepass

S2Killinit409d ago

Quality and MS are not things you bring up in same sentence.

shinoff2183410d ago (Edited 410d ago )

Alot of indies skip xbox to. It goes round and round. Personally I think your off base on that but no need to have the argument.

Friendlygamer410d ago

Between katana zero, valheim, Battletech, el passo... I don't feel off base. maybe ps got a million of light novel games that will never release on Xbox but like I've said, I'm talking about niche games highlights, the 10%.

  Heck, it's probably thanks to Microsoft that the s.t.a.l.k.e.r games came to console ps included, meanwhile Sony backwards compatibility continues to be extremely anemic.

And I'm sure most ps5 users are happy to ignore these games and just play wathever new 3rd person action game is trending but it's cool that Microsoft gives some love to smaller audiences and software preservation

shinoff2183409d ago

Again your off base just to be snide. All it's showing though is your ignorance.

One light novels wtf is that even. Ps has plenty of pretty damn good indies.

Speaking of indies and ms being responsible. You know F.I.S.T. of course you do alot of you guys just support gamepass. Well here's a history of Sony being responsible for helping indies. Look up the China project from Sony.

Lastly lol your ignorance showing again. Sony has plenty of games. Personally third person is better then first anyway but that's besides the point. Sony gets so many games that xbox doesn't get because yall don't support the games. Jrpgs being a great example. I personally am not into every Sony first party game. Alot of us aren't. On the other side you don't get to eat often so you gobble up everything. Me personally God of War not my cup, etc. For me I'm into jrpgs and ms just can't touch Sony on those. Again because the Xbox base doesn't support it. Devs dont wanna waste their time or money. Hit me up when falcom develops a game over there.

Speaking of third person narrative games. Aren't yall drooling over hellblade 2. The first one was Sony exclusive at one point. Another not my cup game. Showing we don't have to fall in line and agree we love everything Sony puts out. The facts are they sell though unlike elsewhere(not nintendo)

StormSnooper409d ago

You are same person as GamerRN, yes?

Abnor_Mal410d ago

They really think PlayStation fans would want to play Redfall? Pfft.

Personally nothing on that list would be any game I’d want to play.

TwoPicklesGood410d ago

I’d absolutely love Hellblade 2, Palworld, and Quantum Break on ps5 as I’m sure tons of others would too. There’s nothing wrong with wanting games from another console and its sad that people try to act like they aren’t interested in them.

shinoff2183409d ago

While indont agree with the games. I agree with the point. Your not wrong.

DarXyde410d ago

Sunset Overdrive makes very good sense. Palworld might.

Don't know about the others. Hellblade II does make sense given the original launched on PS4 first. Quantum Break was a massive letdown for me. I absolutely hated the whole TV show thing and I don't think anyone should have to relive that on modern hardware.

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Now that Remedy owns Control, it’s time to reclaim Quantum Break

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Petebloodyonion426d ago

Totally agree with that especially when Quantum Break has several references to Alan Wake and Alan Wake make allusions to QB.
I do believe that MS and Remedy can work things out and MS has usually been nice to devs and publishers regarding IP.

Obscure_Observer426d ago

They can't "reclaim" what was never theirs.

Petebloodyonion426d ago

I’m sure we can settle for purchase from MS the IP.

Lightning77426d ago

MS is not doin anything with it. Plus they're doing a multiverse of their own so Remedy needs the IP.

If MS wants to have exclusive let it be timed for 6 months then go to other platforms. MS seems to be, let's say, generous with some if their games as of late.

Or have QB2 be multiplat from the jump, put it on GP. Keeping QB2 as an exclusive is kinda weird these days.

Obscure_Observer426d ago (Edited 426d ago )

@Petebloodyonion

"I’m sure we can settle for purchase from MS the IP."

Good luck

@Lightning77

"MS is not doin anything with it."

Japan Studio is dead nd Sony isn´t doing anything with Bloodborne either! Yet I can 100% guarantee that there´s a far bigger demand for a sequel, remake or even a remaster for that game from both PS5 and PC gamers.

That been said, why don´t you ask Sony tol sell the IP to Fromsoftware now that according to rumors, they bought Elden Ring from Bandai?

ZwVw426d ago (Edited 426d ago )

Reclaim? That would mean that they actually owned the ip at one point, which they never did (MS always has). Apples & oranges. Remedy always owned the Control ip (just not the publishing), as they have with Alan Wake.

About as likely as them getting the Max Payne rights from Rockstar.

mastershredder426d ago (Edited 426d ago )

Sending you game to a publisher does not mean they get "rights to own it " unless that was part of the contract (monetary/ strategic reasons). 505 was the publisher they worked with to publish and distribute it, it dos not mean that 505 flat out "owned" anything, clearly they did have a special arrangement that made them open to limit their publishing rights. and so here we are and big whoop

Jingsing426d ago (Edited 426d ago )

Yeah get Quantum Break PS5, only if you put it on disc with all the associated movie material.

isarai426d ago

I mean they got the Alan Wake IP back from MS, so I feel like they could get QB back as well

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banger88723d ago

15 games on FIFTEEN pages? That's a NO from me.

Superliminal
Antichamber
Manifold Garden
Portal & Portal 2
The Stanley Parable
Monument Valley
Gorogoa
Thumper
Inscryption
Q.U.B.E. 2
Darq
Quantum Break
Perspective
Inside
The Swapper

IamTylerDurden1723d ago (Edited 723d ago )

I think Inscryption is the best game on that list. PT and Returnal i would offer. Returnal deserves a spot over some of the listed games. Especially after chapter 3. Maybe even Alice MR? Death Stranding? Kojima all together. To much smaller degree Dead Space. I'm spitballing.

I didn't play Thumper enough to see beyond the visual spectacle. Curious choice.

SullysCigar722d ago (Edited 722d ago )

I'd add FEAR and RE7 (when Ethan starts getting visions, especially in the boat) to that list.

Edit: and Here They Lie

Petebloodyonion722d ago

What no Eternal Darkness on the list?

BrainSyphoned722d ago

Only makes me think of gatcha loot crate game specifically built to play your mind into becoming an addict.