Daybreak Games, the creators of Everquest, are reportedly planning at least two new games according to job postings and their descriptions. One of them is supposed to be something completely new, while the other is based on a well-known IP. A shooter expert and an MMO developer are also being sought!
The studio Daybreak Games, formerly Sony Online Entertainment, is primarily known for the MMORPG classics Everquest, Everquest II, and Star Wars Galaxies. The MMO shooters PlanetSide and H1Z1 are also from this studio. Additionally, Daybreak Games was responsible for the infamously failed Everquest: Next.
According to job postings, Daybreak Games is currently looking for new employees for further projects.
An MMO, a shooter, and something entirely new?
What exactly Daybreak is planning remains unknown, but based on job postings and job offers, one can piece together some information. Currently, Daybreak is looking for employees with the following qualifications:
- A “Combat Designer” with experience in developing MMORPGs. Bonus points if one has Action-MMO experience and is familiar with current consoles.
- An “Art Director” for a completely new project that they intend to announce soon.
- A “Narrative Designer” who should create a compelling story and narrative experience for an unannounced AAA title. The game is expected to be based on a popular old IP.
- A “Senior Game Designer”. This person should be looking forward to working on an unannounced AAA game. This game is expected to be based on a beloved “world-class” IP. Furthermore, the employee should be a passionate gamer and have knowledge of the core mechanics of shooters.
This suggests that at least two games are planned at Daybreak:
- A completely new game
- A shooter based on a well-known IP
- A game (MMORPG?) with an action combat system, based on a popular old IP. However, this could also refer to the shooter rather than another game.
Perhaps a revival of Everquest or a new PlanetSide is on the way? Unfortunately, Daybreak Games likely does not have the Star Wars license for a new Star Wars Galaxies. Already in 2016, Daybreak secured the name “Mythwarden”. Perhaps this title is behind it?
Recently, the studio has made headlines because a fan site for Everquest II was closed due to issues with Daybreak Games.
