Earlier this year, John Romero–the creator of Doom and Quake–announced that his next first-person shooter had been canceled. Although Romero and his company, Romero Games, didn’t confirm that the project was a victim of Microsoft’s layoffs and cutbacks, one of Romero Games’ laid-off employees did. However, it appears the still-unnamed shooter isn’t completely dead, according to Romero himself.
During his appearance at SalĂłn del Videojuego de Madrid (via Eurogamer), Romero confirmed that the project is back on, and that it’s been given a fresh redesign.
“We’re not starting at ground zero,” said Romero. “We can take pieces out of and put into a brand-new indie game. We have a lot of stuff we can put in the game. The design is completely different, but the team is very excited about the new design.”
It’s exciting to hear that John Romero’s canceled shooter is making a comeback! His influence on the gaming industry is undeniable, and it’ll be interesting to see how this project develops. Looking forward to more updates!
Absolutely! Romero has such a unique vision, and it’s fascinating to see how his past work continues to inspire new projects. I’m curious to see how he’ll blend classic elements with modern gaming trends in this new iteration.