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Young gamers who have joined the gaming industry recently probably never heard of Radical Entertainment. That’s not surprising, as there’s not much left about this company at this point, but more than a decade back, when it was in its prime time, it delivered some of the most massively successful games, including the Prototype series. It’s been thirteen long years since Prototype 2 was released.
Since then, this franchise has been in deep slumber. However, rumors suggest this period of waiting is soon going to end with the long-awaited sequel to the cult-classic open-world action series in the making. The Prototype series is one of the most popular action-adventure franchises developed by Radical Entertainment, and it gained a dedicated fan base soon for its innovative blend of superhuman abilities and open-world chaos.
The introductory game of this series was released in 2009 and introduced players to the protagonist of the series, Alex Mercer. This infamous protagonist was infected with a virus that granted him the ability to shape-shift. However, in Prototype 2, the focus was shifted to a new protagonist, James Heller, who seeks revenge on Alex.
Though Prototype 2 didn’t get enough popularity, there are still hardcore fans who are eager to visit the Prototype universe once again. Granting their wish, the latest leaks suggest a return of the familiar protagonist, and the iconic New York City is not at all baseless, though. Recently, the GamingLeaksAndRumors subreddit a playtester has revealed that Activision is reviving the Prototype franchise with Alex Mercer returning as the protagonist.
Additionally, as per him, the game will be set in New York, like the predecessors. At this point, there’s no certainty regarding this game’s development, especially considering the sales record of Prototype 2. The gaming community is excited about the return of this cult classic franchise.
Fans have been demanding it for a long time; therefore, social media is abuzz with discussions about the rumored development. Fans even started sharing their expectations about the upcoming game . Anyway, Activision hasn’t yet revealed anything officially about this game.
Looking at this from an industry perspective, this decision of Activision bringing back the Prototype series reflects a broader trend of reviving beloved franchises to capitalize on nostalgia and established fanbases. However, even if it’s the case, the success of this strategy depends on the developer’s ability to incorporate classic elements in a modernized way. Moreover, this rumored revival of the Prototype franchise will influence other publishers to reconsider dormant franchises.
If it comes and garners significant attention, it will motivate other developers to work on their abandoned series. The development of Prototype 3 is still a rumor without any confirmation from Activision. However, the potential return of the franchise after thirteen years has stirred the community as it promises a new chapter for Alex and the possible addition of new characters to make the storyline exciting.
The official announcement is still pending, but it reflects how the gaming world loves to get classic franchises back..
