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Thief VR Studio's Next Game Based On "Flagship IP" From Major Movie
- Maze Theory's next game after Thief VR is based on a 'flagship IP' tied to an upcoming movie, as revealed in a job listing.
- The new project, codenamed Project Xeno, is described as a groundbreaking immersive narrative experience for next-gen VR and mixed reality platforms.
- It involves collaboration with a major movie for a deeply emotional sci-fi journey through cinematic storytelling and innovative gameplay systems.
- The Lead Gameplay Designer/Creative Lead job listing hints at a fixed-term contract potentially extending to a full-time position for up to a year.
- Although details are scarce, the sci-fi setting and codename suggest a possible link to the Alien franchise, especially considering Ridley Scott's involvement in a new film.
- There is speculation that this project might be connected to Alien, given the codename 'Xeno' and the franchise's Xenomorphs, but no confirmation exists.
- Maze Theory has prior experience in VR gaming with licensed collaborations such as Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom and Doctor Who: The Edge of Time.
- Apart from Thief VR, the studio has worked on original titles like Freerunner Championships, Infinite Inside, and an upcoming version for PlayStation VR2.
- Details regarding specific platforms and release dates for Project Xeno remain undisclosed, with updates expected in the future.
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