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On the heels of the shocking closure ofMonolith Productionsby Warner Bros., fans of theCondemned 2: Bloodshotgem have received a surprising ray of sunshine regarding a possible remaster in the future.Condemned 2: Bloodshotis a first-person action and survival horror game developed byMonolithand published by Sega in 2008 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It’s the sequel to 2005’sCondemned: Criminal Origins, and fans of the series are desperate to see the bloodshed return on modern consoles.
At the end of February,Warner Bros. shut down Monolith Productions, and shuttered Player First Games and WB San Diego in tandem. It also came as a shock to the DC community to learn the anticipatedWonder Womangame had been canceled, which was being helmed by Monolith. It sadly contributed to a devastating wave of layoffs plaguing the industry over the last few years, despite Monolith’s glowing portfolio featuringF.E.A.R.,Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, and its sequelMiddle-earth: Shadow of War.
Posted on Twitter, aCondemnedfan tagged Monolith co-founder Jace Hall in a plea for both games to get a remake, saying, “Don’t kill off our favorite horror game for no reason.” Hall responded with a promise, saying, “I will see what may be possible. Absolutely no promises. Please have ZERO expectations. This will take me some time.”Players have been championing remasters of theCondemnedgamesuntil they were blue in the face, and Hall’s statement is a hopeful, albeit surprising, tease for the future.
Condemned 2: Bloodshot Remaster Teased by Monolith Co-Founder
Fans have hadCondemned 2: Bloodshoton theirXbox backwards compatibility wish listfor years, and no doubt Monolith has heard cries for remasters plenty of times before. OtherCondemnedfans noted a 4K remaster would be enough to please the masses, instead of a lengthier remake. The fandom clearly appreciated Hall’s acknowledgment and were excited to hear its production could be a possibility. One fan even tagged Nightdive Studios in the comments section, as this developer has become well-known for obtaining rights to abandonware games and updating them for modern platforms.
Condemned: Criminal Originsis regarded as one ofthe best Xbox launch titlesin video games history, following the story of FBI agent Ethan Thomas roaming the fictional city of Metro while investigating a bout of serial killings. The game bears a notable aesthetic similarity to gritty crime filmsThe Silence of the Lambsby Jonathan Demme and David Fincher’sSeven, and it received significant praise for its disturbing environments, thick atmosphere, and its feat in sound design.
