Microsoft might use board video games to revisit dormant franchises owned by Xbox Recreation Studios, with Zoo Tycoon: The Board Recreation doubtlessly being the primary of many.
Zoo Tycoon was developed by Elite: Harmful studio Frontier Developments and printed by Microsoft Studios (the earlier identify for Xbox Recreation Studios), on November 22, 2013 for Xbox One and Xbox 360.
Chatting with Xbox Wire, Xbox Recreation Studios government producer Robert Jerauld stated this board recreation adaptation is a “prime illustration” of how Microsoft might increase its franchises that do not have video video games in lively improvement.
“It’s essential to acknowledge that even when sure franchises aren’t at the moment present process lively improvement, they will nonetheless be actively appreciated by their followers,” Jerauld stated.
“Zoo Tycoon serves as a major illustration of this. It presents a beneficial likelihood for Microsoft to increase gratitude to the devoted and ardent Zoo Tycoon followers who’ve labored tirelessly to maintain the sport’s enchantment. We acknowledge your dedication and deeply respect you.”
Whereas Jerauld did not say if he had some other dormant franchises in thoughts, Xbox actually has a wealth to select from. These might embody Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Venture Gotham Racing, MechAssault and many extra. There are some greater names that have not seen a launch in a very long time, in fact, however many of those at the moment have sequels in improvement at Xbox.
Fable is one instance as, after not having a full launch since 2010’s Fable 3, Microsoft is lastly engaged on a brand new entry within the beloved fantasy role-playing recreation franchise. Whereas we have identified concerning the reboot for years, Xbox launched a correct reveal trailer at its June 2023 showcase.
Good Darkish is in an identical boat. Its final recreation additionally launched in 2010 and had in any other case disappeared till 2020 when Xbox introduced one other reboot. Little has been stated about it since, nonetheless, and the Xbox Collection X and S instalment of Good Darkish continues to be years away.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll speak about The Witcher all day.
