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Killzone 2 Engine Being Used In Unannounced Games

Gameguru.in recently heard about the powerful upgrade planned out for the Killzone 2 engine, to improve upon its versatility for future projects. Now there is information trickling down that the engine might actually be put to use for other projects kept as closely guarded secret within Sony's camp.

RememberThe3576146d ago

Sony, if you love your fans give us a Syphon Filter PS3.

They probably wont, but I can wish. As long as they stick to quality games I will stick to buying them.

gamesR4fun6146d ago

stil with kz2 graphics its gonna be pretty but imma kinda hoping to see em do something different.

Polluted6146d ago

Hell yeah. I hadn't played Syphon Filter since the PS1 days, but I just finished Dark Mirror on the PSP and it totally reminded me how awesome that series really is.

Technically speaking they have been putting out Syphon Filter games regularly since the original came out. They just end up in weird places like on the PSP. I think we'll see a PS3 game eventually.

It would be cool if they put Jaffe to work on it after he finishes up with Twisted Metal (or whatever he's up to).

LordMarius6146d ago

crossing my fingers that Sony stopped Jaffe from making Twisted Metal with the Warhawk engine and force him to work with the KZ2 engine

Pistolero6146d ago

Hell yeah...Twisted Metal with the Killzone 2 engine would be killer!

DragonWarrior_46146d ago

No, really? And let me guess, the Earth is round and Santa Claus isn't real. Sony would be dumb to not cash in on what could be the most bad ass engine in gaming console history. Yes its my opinion, but to my understanding Guerrilla said that they only used 60 % of the ps3's power with Killzone 2. I cant imagine what they do in the future.

mistajeff6146d ago

Oh man, seriously, I REALLY can't wait for a Syphon Filter PS3. Bend is totally capable, especially with an engine like this.. hell, the PSP Syphon Filters have been better than almost all 3rd person shooters this gen. I'm always surprised at how unique their objectives are.

If they do it, they should totally offer a control option where you strafe with L2/R2.. ah man, I lost so many hours of my middle-school life to those first 2 games..

heroprotagonist6146d ago

This engine is so impressive. The texture detail, the amount of light sources it can handle, the geometry, the per-object motion blur, and all the other amazing post processing effects it handles is truly a thing of beauty. Killzone 2 is still the best looking game I have ever seen on consoles. I really hope this is true and we will see other games using this powerful engine.

cayal6146d ago

I still want Legend of Dragoon 2.

ZombieNinjaPanda6146d ago

Really?

I recall asking Seb this and he said they had no plans, or maybe it was at the time they weren't going to do that..

Eitherway good to hear, means we'll have to see what they're making. Maybe to please all those idiots who didn't like killzone 2's physics and weightedness.

heroprotagonist6146d ago

The physics and weightiness are some of the best things about Killzone 2.. I don't know why some people like floatiness so much. Killzone 2 nailed the way it should feel. It's not perfectly realistic but it approximates it in an enjoyable way.

iamtehpwn6146d ago

They have the best hardware and many of the best developers on their side. Thus, they want to keep the steam boating going and show Ps3's technical edges over it's competitors.

Using Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2's engines are a mighty damn fine way ensure developers can make High quality Ps3 games.

ZombieNinjaPanda6146d ago

Hero:

I agree, that's why I cannot play COD anymore. It's just too weightless, too much like you're not holding a gun or anything. The controls are too generic to me now. The only time I can do that is now on a pc.

SnuggleBandit6146d ago

please announce these "unnanounced games" in our three hour press conference at gamescom :)

fuckoffodion6146d ago

Use the engine for an RPG. That would be awesome!

heroprotagonist6146d ago

An RPG with this engine would be cool. Imagine a game like Demon's Souls using an engine like this, it would be amazing. although to be honest Demon's Souls looks pretty good as it is.

ultimolu6146d ago

HOLY SH*T, IMAGINE AN RPG WITH THAT ENGINE?!

:o Just wow.

ABizzel16146d ago

There are so many games, that could be remade. Syphon Filter, Legend of Dragoon, Twisted Metal, Heavenly Sword 2, Final Fantasy 7, Resistance 3, Warhawk 2, and so much more.

mfwahwah6146d ago

An RPG with this engine? That would fill up a blu ray real nicely :)

jack_burt0n6146d ago

why would syphon filter use the KZ2 engine!? bend are local to naughty god and the uncharted 2 engine is perfect for it.

TheReaper426146d ago

wish the devs that are making DARKSIDERS would be able to use this engine.. cause man, game trailers look good, but the ingame screen shots look like PSP's graphic =/

Rampant6146d ago

Secret PS3-games! What's next?

SuperM6146d ago

Bend is already working on Syphon Filter for the PS3. They have been hiring next generation programmers with PS3/360 experience so that pretty much confirms it.

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RealtorMDandDC6145d ago

Is being worked on as we speak...........

Syphon Filter would be a great game to use upgraded optimized Killzone 2 engine.....

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dragonyght6146d ago

so it begins

*sn* ya i remember reading somewhere last year that Syphon Filter PS3 was in the work there was a claim that it was gonna use killzone engine and to be disappointing that Syphon Filter ,wardevil and 8 days were no show at e3

Bigbangbing6146d ago

yeah I remember reading about that too, and didn't they cancel 8 days?

Syphon Filter using KZ2 Engine and will be shown at E32010. let the HYPE BEGIN!!!

mistajeff6146d ago

Yeah, unfortunately they did cancel 8 days for some reason.. but I remember that Syphon Filter rumor and I'm praying that it's true.

heroprotagonist6146d ago

I'm with you guys there, Syphon Filter is such a great franchise and I really hope we will see a new game soon. A Syphon Filter with this engine would be amazing.

TheHater6146d ago

Do anyone really think Sony invested millions into the Killzone 2 engine just for the use for one game?

-EvoAnubis-6146d ago

Dude, that is EXACTLY what I was going to say. Sony didn't give GG all the time and money they needed to make this engine to just use it for Killzone 2. Now that the engine is done and optimized just for the PS3, we can look forward to many games that will use it, and use it very well.

TheHater6146d ago

What I want to know is, what studios will be using the Killzone 2 engine.
WE know that Insomniac games, Sonata Monica studio, Sucker Punch, and Naught Dog all have their own game engine. Which studios will be using this engine. Will Resistance 3 use the Killzone 2 engine? That is what I want to find out.

a_squirrel6146d ago

Man, Sony's got a lot of awesome engines... lets hope the games are as good :)

poopsack6146d ago

"Will Resistance 3 use the Killzone 2 engine?'

orgasm achieved, as long as they keep the vibrant visual style im in.

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OGharryjoysticks6146d ago

I'm wondering. Was it the graphics in general as a bland term or the ammount of work put on the disc that made KZ2 really stand out? Because I'm thinking it was because the game comes in close to 50 gigs that made the difference.

J@D6146d ago (Edited 6146d ago )

I could imagine a nice RPG with that engine as a core *drools**drools*

now, back to topic. That's a interesting thing to heard... now Sony make one of my dreams come true and make a RPG with K2 engine :)

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Why Guerrilla Games Shouldn't Abandon the Killzone Series

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IAMRealHooman572d ago

1 was fine, overhyped as a " halo" killer
2 was a graphical beast at the time, and felt heavy
3 was good a refinement of 2 but not much else. weird audio issues environment were to quiet
shadow fall was pretty but bland

OtterX572d ago (Edited 572d ago )

Shadowfall had great Multiplayer though. Too bad the campaign was meh at best. It did have the occasional great moment sprinkled in.

TheNamelessOne572d ago (Edited 572d ago )

I played through 2/3 multiple times. I played through the original once, but it felt pretty lukewarm for me. I couldn't be bothered to beat Shadow Fall. I got a couple hours in and just went "I'm done". Never touched it again. It was awesome on the tech side, being a launch title, but it didn't even match up to the first game when it came to actually having fun playing it.

Rude-ro572d ago

3 in 3d was an amazing experience to be had.
Although not many experienced it as intended for good reasons.

just_looken572d ago

You forgot the ai advancements on the playstation 2 killzone one you could have a full team of bots doing everything even playing the objective that was a big thing.

In killzone 2 they always flanked you and when available used the high ground.

Playing killzone 2 no hud 5.1 audio was/is awesome

MDTunkown572d ago

They should finish Horizon story first

darthv72572d ago

I dont mind if someone else takes up the mantle for the KZ franchise. We are several years removed from the first game. It certainly could use a remake to gauge interest in the rest of the series. I know it has its fans... Im thinking of how a proper reboot can rekindle that old dormant flame and bring in a new generation of fans in the process.

just_looken572d ago

You forgot killzone mercenaries on the ps vita but it was the worst selling sony game for awhile there.

Yui_Suzumiya572d ago

Yeah, a remake would be pretty awesome

anast572d ago

They should let it go or sell it. No use spending millions on this project.

LucasRuinedChildhood572d ago

Would like a new IP before Horizon 3. Just because games take so long to make these days.

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OtterX802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

Even if they could just remaster and put on PSVR2, some would still look great as VR titles and could do a whole lot to bolster the headset w these exclusives! I'd imagine the investment of reworking these titles into VR would be way less than building new games from the ground up, and they could be amazing experiences, and VR often makes flat games feel fresh again. The Resistance and Killzone games are particularly what I want to see!!

Rude-ro801d ago

I played killzone 3 in 3d and it really changed the game per being immersive.
In vr, that would be even more awesome.

darthv72801d ago

Funny you mention that... my son wanted to play some PS3 games in 3d on my PS tv and he was blown away by how good KZ3 was. It really was a great addition to the game. Im surprised there have not been more 3d games from that era being ported to the PSVR/VR2.

_SilverHawk_801d ago

resistance 1-3, killzone 1-3, uncharted 1-3, uncharted golden abyss, folklore, socom 4 , motorstorm, twisted metal, MAG, heavenly sword

Cacabunga801d ago

Killzone 2+3
Sly Thieves in Time
Crack in Time
God of War Ascension
Motorstorm
Modnation racer
Infamous 1+2

Profchaos801d ago (Edited 801d ago )

Killzone trilogy in VR would be amazing bonus points if they offer shadow fall.

There was a psvr1 Killzone project that supermassive was working on at one stage which wasn't up to scratch and Sony brand it back in house I was hoping we would see that on psvr2 eventually.

Personally I'd love to see some more love or acknowledgement of psvr2 from Sony in general it was a expensive headset and Sony barely acknowledge it's existence

seanpitt23801d ago

The amount of work needed to remaster these games wouldn't be beneficial on a financial and business sense.. MGS4 would probably be the best bet as it would need the least amount of work!

Iceball2000802d ago

YEAAASSSSS! I miss this franchise and wanna play it so bad again.

Father__Merrin802d ago

The time is perfect for a resistance fall of man game campaign coop multiplayer

InUrFoxHole801d ago

The resistance series is str8 trash to me. Socom 3 I would welcome. Or killzone MP.

Marcus Fenix802d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989801d ago

That's what Bungie should make, Ill keep saying it until it happens

1Victor801d ago (Edited 801d ago )

Resistance was ok but Warhawk and Starhawk was better and kept me coming back for almost a decade of fun and petty revenge on the loud mouth unskilled players 🤣
Edit I loved capture the flag dropping the pot on the flag carrier was extremely satisfying as well as transforming your plane in bot form and stumping them to death 😱

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Michiel1989801d ago

Resistance was the best co-op fps I ever played after L4D2

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SullysCigar1106d ago

Up there with the top tier in the industry. Love Guerrilla Games - Horizon Burning Shores is simply STUNNING.

1Victor1106d ago

Can’t wait for their next franchise

SullysCigar1106d ago

Same. They nailed it with Horizon. The trouble is I also want a new Killzone! Can't I just have it all?!

jznrpg1105d ago

I’m with you I want Horizon 3 , Killzone and new IPs

badz1491105d ago

I have yet to play Burning Shores as I just started Forbidden West (bought at launch, just unwrapped last weekend LOL) and playing on PS5.

man...I still can't believe the graphics especially now I'm playing it on my LG OLED. that graphics and with stable performance backing it up, GG really is the master of their craft!

Vengeance11381106d ago

32.7M sales in the Horizon franchise! With 8.4M coming from Forbidden West alone! Truly a hugely successful game and franchise as a whole. Looking forward to Horizon III

Shane Kim1106d ago

That's kind of a huge drop though. It's only been two games.

VersusDMC1106d ago

One year after realease HZD sold 7.6 million.

https://www.noobfeed.com/ne...

So not a drop off.

Unless you're saying a HFW should have sold as much now as HZD sold in 5 years?

Vengeance11381105d ago

It's been 3 games, this includes Call of the Mountain. Also no, its a great improvement over HZD.

solideagle1105d ago

lol you are comparing:

HZD: 28 February 2017 - May 2023 (6 years+)

HFW: 18 February 2022 - May 2023 (1 year+)

We will see if it surpass original number.

Phoenix761105d ago

@shane, 2 full main games, 2 DLC add ons, 1 VR spin off game, oh and a an official LEGO set.
Not too bad for an ip that's only been on market for 6 years

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REDGUM1105d ago

Wow, very impressive. I didn't know the numbers were so high for Forbidden West. Still playing through it myself

thesoftware7301106d ago (Edited 1106d ago )

Yooo, when I first saw that Killzone 1 footage at E3, my friends my brothers and I were like, Holy shit! When it came out, it didn't look exactly like it, but we sunk so many hours into 1 & 2.

I even liked Killzone: SF, it was a spectacle to look at, and even today it looks good. I hope they make a new one. Can you imagine how that will look, and they can get some modern FPS pointers from Bungie.

blacktiger1105d ago

thank you fps lover, I'm with you

talocaca1106d ago

Such a wonderful studio. They deserve all their success.

The Decima Engine is absolute 🔥 I'm just mad they have abandoned Killzone.

OzzY-waZZy1106d ago (Edited 1106d ago )

Kinda wish they move on from Horizon tbh.

lukasmain1105d ago

They are probably working on mutiple projects. One of them is Horizon 3, but another is a multiplaer game and probably somehting else.

Imalwaysright1105d ago

There were rumours that they were working on a Socom reboot.

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