Heavenly Sword developer working on new Xbox 360, PS3 game (News)

GamePro staff, GamePro (online)

19/03/2008 21:32:00

According to GamesIndustry.biz, UK developer Ninja Theory has confirmed development of a new cinematic action game for Xbox 360 and PS3.

Details are still sparse, but Nina Kristensen, the game's chief developer, says the new title will build upon the movie-like dexterity for which made Heavenly Sword popular.

"We're certainly targeting a triple-A blockbuster, with two and a half years in production – a big game that builds on our core strengths of story-telling, cinematics and combat," said Kristensen, while adding the possibility of including a complete CGI movie with the game.

"If you want to make something that's really high-end, really engaging, if you get the best talent from the movie industry and you're able to integrate effectively into the game you're going to end up with the best possible results," she added.

Heavenly Sword was released on PlayStation 3 in September 2007 and has since become one of the system's best selling games. A proper follow-up, while expected, hasn't been announced.