The game forge Blizzard is working on a new survival game in a new universe. So far, little is known about it, but a journalist from the Xbox environment has now revealed some details, including the name: It could be called “Odyssey.”
Jez Corden has made a name for himself as a leaker in recent years. He makes predictions for release dates and is often spot on. However, he claims to have ways to see early gameplay of some titles – including Blizzard’s new survival game.
What we know for sure about the game can be found here. Be warned, there isn’t much. However, due to Corden’s leak, some information has now come to light that we will list here.
Please keep in mind: These are unconfirmed leaks. Things change during development or decisions are made that render such information worthless before release. Take the new information with a degree of skepticism.
The survival genre is trending. This was evident not least from the release of Sons of the Forest, which brought Steam servers to their knees. More about the title in the video:
What new information is there? The information comes from a podcast with leaker and journalist Jez Corden (via youtube.com). For over four and a half hours, two likable nerds discuss Xbox, games, and Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard.
Then the new Blizzard game is mentioned. A survival game about which not much is currently known. However, Corden can share some exciting information and even claims to have seen very early gameplay some time ago:
- The name of the game is “Odyssey”
- Corden is 90% sure, but it could also be a code name
- It is a multi-platform title
- The game will likely come for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and maybe even for Switch
- Shortly before completion
- The development is said to be far advanced, which fits a Twitter post from the boss
- No graphical showpiece
- The graphics are rather “cartoonish,” reminiscent of Overwatch
- The setup reminds Corden of Fallout 76
- Co-op PvE world, set up your own shops, classic survival mechanics
Corden also discusses the possibility that the title will also come to PlayStation and Switch. Due to the potential acquisition of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft, he is no longer so sure whether “Odyssey” will actually be released outside of PC and Xbox.
When will “Odyssey” be released? Currently, only speculation can be made about it. Even if the game is already far advanced or even almost finished, the release of Diablo 4 is initially scheduled for early June – another Blizzard game that many fans of the studio are waiting for.
The new game from Blizzard is likely to be released with a respectful distance from the big action RPG, possibly around the Christmas season of 2023. But for now, we must wait for new information.
MyMMO editor Benedict Grothaus is a fan of Blizzard and survival games. He thinks that “Odyssey” could be just the right thing: A survival game is now the only right decision by Blizzard.
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