{"id":43231,"date":"2026-09-08T00:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T00:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=43231"},"modified":"2026-09-08T00:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T00:03:27","slug":"sony-aims-to-bring-back-the-killzone-franchise-after-over-ten-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=43231","title":{"rendered":"Sony Aims to Bring Back the Killzone Franchise After Over Ten Years"},"content":{"rendered":"
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**The Return of Killzone: Possible Resurrection of a Classic Franchise**<\/p>\n

After an extended hiatus of 13 years, signs are surfacing that Sony might be poised to rejuvenate its legendary sci-fi first-person shooter series, *Killzone*. Once a pillar of PlayStation’s first-party collection, the franchise has been eclipsed in recent years as Sony redirected its efforts towards crafting open-world experiences. Nevertheless, speculation hints that *Killzone* might soon resurface, potentially rekindling interest among genre enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

As reported by *MP1st*, Guerrilla Games, the original creator of the franchise, is allegedly partnering with an outside studio to investigate new directions for *Killzone*. Although the project is still in its preliminary stages, insiders suggest it might take the shape of a remaster or remake of the original entry in the series, which launched in 2004. This indicates a potential return to classic form that could attract both nostalgic gamers and new players, with a more comprehensive reboot also a possibility.<\/p>\n

There exist partnerships that could contribute to reinvigorating *Killzone*. Particularly, PlayStation entered a co-development deal in March 2025 with People Can Fly, the minds behind *Outriders*. This collaboration, codenamed Delta, involves a project based on an established PlayStation intellectual property. While any link to *Killzone* remains unconfirmed, it establishes a channel through which the franchise could regain its former glory.<\/p>\n

At present, Guerrilla Games is concentrating on *Horizon Hunter\u2019s Gathering*, a live-service iteration of the celebrated *Horizon* series. However, reports suggest that this project has experienced a reboot following lackluster initial playtests. As a result, the timeline for developing a sequel to *Horizon Forbidden West* seems delayed, prompting questions about how a potential *Killzone* partnership might align with Guerrilla’s agenda.<\/p>\n

Fans of the *Killzone* series have been left longing since *Killzone: Shadow Fall* debuted in 2013, which served as a launch title for the PlayStation 4. In spite of a trilogy collection available on PlayStation 3, there has been no official availability of the *Killzone* games on PlayStation 5. Furthermore, the omission of *Killzone 1*, a title from the PS2 generation, in the PlayStation Plus catalog further underscores the demand for a revival.<\/p>\n

In summary, as rumors of a *Killzone* resurgence gain momentum, players are keen to discover how this cherished franchise will transform. Whether through a remastered classic or a full reboot, the anticipated return of *Killzone* could herald an exciting chapter for both fans and the wider realm of PlayStation gaming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/div>\n

**The Return of Killzone: Possible Resurrection of a Classic Franchise**<\/p>\n

After an extended hiatus of 13 years, signs are surfacing that Sony might be poised to rejuvenate its legendary sci-fi first-person shooter series, *Killzone*. Once a pillar of PlayStation’s first-party collection, the franchise has been eclipsed in recent years as Sony redirected its efforts towards crafting open-world experiences. Nevertheless, speculation hints that *Killzone* might soon resurface, potentially rekindling interest among genre enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

As reported by *MP1st*, Guerrilla Games, the original creator of the franchise, is allegedly partnering with an outside studio to investigate new directions for *Killzone*. Although the project is still in its preliminary stages, insiders suggest it might take the shape of a remaster or remake of the original entry in the series, which launched in 2004. This indicates a potential return to classic form that could attract both nostalgic gamers and new players, with a more comprehensive reboot also a possibility.<\/p>\n

There exist partnerships that could contribute to reinvigorating *Killzone*. Particularly, PlayStation entered a co-development deal in March 2025 with People Can Fly, the minds behind *Outriders*. This collaboration, codenamed Delta, involves a project based on an established PlayStation intellectual property. While any link to *Killzone* remains unconfirmed, it establishes a channel through which the franchise could regain its former glory.<\/p>\n

At present, Guerrilla Games is concentrating on *Horizon Hunter\u2019s Gathering*, a live-service iteration of the celebrated *Horizon* series. However, reports suggest that this project has experienced a reboot following lackluster initial playtests. As a result, the timeline for developing a sequel to *Horizon Forbidden West* seems delayed, prompting questions about how a potential *Killzone* partnership might align with Guerrilla’s agenda.<\/p>\n

Fans of the *Killzone* series have been left longing since *Killzone: Shadow Fall* debuted in 2013, which served as a launch title for the PlayStation 4. In spite of a trilogy collection available on PlayStation 3, there has been no official availability of the *Killzone* games on PlayStation 5. Furthermore, the omission of *Killzone 1*, a title from the PS2 generation, in the PlayStation Plus catalog further underscores the demand for a revival.<\/p>\n

In summary, as rumors of a *Killzone* resurgence gain momentum, players are keen to discover how this cherished franchise will transform. Whether through a remastered classic or a full reboot, the anticipated return of *Killzone* could herald an exciting chapter for both fans and the wider realm of PlayStation gaming.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43232,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=43231"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43231\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/43232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=43231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=43231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=43231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}