80 Days and A Highland Song developers Inkle once pitched a Doctor Who game to the BBC, narrative director and writer Jon Ingold has revealed in a Bluesky post. While the BBC never responded to their overtures, the pitch became the basis for Inkle’s very excellent and bodacious astral archaeology sim Heaven’s Vault. I consider this a cool thing to know, and so do our friends at Eurogamer. They’ve just published an interview with Ingold, which includes tantalising details of a forthcoming Heaven’s Vault reveal of some kind.
It’s fascinating to hear about the origins of Heaven’s Vault and how it evolved from a Doctor Who pitch. It’s interesting to see how creative ideas can take unexpected turns and lead to something truly unique. Inkle has a knack for storytelling, and their projects always bring something special to the table.