Timesplitters will live again after acquisition by Koch Media

It has been 13 years since the concluding Timesplitters game striking the market, and at present, finally, we know for certain the franchise volition live over again. Gratuitous Radical Blueprint'southward last attempt, Timesplitters Future Perfect, and all its predecessors are fondly remembered (and played) today, and the acquisition of the IP is certainly heady news.

Timesplitters has been caused by Koch Media, in plough, endemic past THQ Nordic, who will take control of both the IP and the rights to make Timesplitters video games. The latter beingness the most exciting role: Koch Media's own Deep Silver volition be publishing future Timesplitters games.

From the press release:

"We are hugely excited to have acquired Timesplitters" commented Klemens Kundratitz, CEO Koch Media GmbH. "The original games gave fans a massive content offer and provided a pure and genuinely fun arcade shooter experience. We have many fans of the Timesplitters series among our own staff who are passionate about creating a product that will thrill today'due south gaming audience."

Timesplitters is a classic FPS, and every bit the name hints, involves an element of time travel. Every bit even so there are no details on any new releases from the franchise, but the fact in that location will be any at all is enough to whet our appetites.

In add-on to Timesplitters, Koch Media has as well acquired the rights to 2d Sight, with the intention of also publishing new releases.

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