The beloved Sony franchise, Killzone, has been notably quiet for some time. Recently, Killzone composer Joris de Man added his voice to the growing call for its revival. In an interview with VideoGamer during the PlayStation: The Concert Tour, de Man expressed his hope for the return of the series.
"I know that there have been petitions for it," de Man stated. "I think it's [tricky] because, I can't speak for Guerrilla or anything... I don't know if it will ever happen. I hope it will because I think it is quite an iconic franchise, but I also think it kind of has to take into account the sensitivities and the shift in what people want because it is quite bleak in some ways."
When considering the potential return of Killzone, de Man suggested that a remastered collection might be more appealing to fans than a completely new entry. "I think [a] remastered one would be successful, I don't know if a new game would be as much," he explained. "I don't know if people have moved on from it and want something a bit more casual, a bit more quick."
Killzone games are known for their slower, more deliberate pacing and gritty, atmospheric settings. Killzone 2, in particular, received attention for its perceived input lag, which affected the responsiveness on the PlayStation 3. The series offers a stark, muddy, and often depressing visual and tonal experience.
In a separate interview with the Washington Post, it appears that Guerrilla Games, the Sony-owned developer behind Killzone, has shifted its focus to the Horizon series, suggesting a departure from the franchise.
Despite the last entry, Killzone Shadow Fall, being released over a decade ago, the prospect of Killzone's revival—or even the return of another PlayStation shooter—remains enticing to many fans. While the future of the franchise remains uncertain, supporters can take comfort in knowing they have allies like Joris de Man rooting for its comeback.
