We have been writing about Past Good & Evil 2 for over 14 years, however the formidable open world sci-fi sequel hasn’t been seen in over three. Ubisoft have maintained that the undertaking is not cancelled, and this is at the very least somewhat proof: narrative designer Sarah Arellano introduced by way of Twitter that she’s joined the undertaking as lead author.
Arellano posted the information by way of Twitter in conventional vogue:
It’s my flip to do the factor pic.twitter.com/gS87kZn7UT
— Sarah Arellano (@TheSugarVenom) August 3, 2022
The video exhibits Arellano updating her Twitter bio to start with “Lead Author: Past Good & Evil 2”. Arellano’s earlier credit embrace being a story designer on World Of Warcraft at Blizzard and a spell engaged on the brand new Saints Row.
Ubisoft have continued to say BG&2 in monetary experiences as an ongoing concern, nevertheless it hasn’t actually been seen since a gameplay explainer video on the shut of 2018. That video confirmed a galaxy-scale open world that at occasions appeared empty and unfinished, however had loads of methods round fight, crafting and exploration to recommend it was way over a mere tech demo.
It was a protracted street to get to that time, with years of sparse in-engine movies and CG cutscenes stretching again to 2008. It has been a bumpy street since, with undertaking being criticised for soliciting spec work from followers and Past Good & Evil creator Michel Ancel departing Ubisoft in 2020.
Hiring a lead author might imply something when it comes to the standing of the undertaking, however at the very least means the undertaking is being actively developed. Now I am simply left to surprise if the Netflix present continues to be being labored on.