Predator Game: Badlands Director Wants Assassin’s Creed/Uncharted Style
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Predator Deserves a AAA Game Like Uncharted or Assassin’s Creed, Says Director Dan Trachtenberg
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Director Dan Trachtenberg, known for his work on the Predator franchise including Prey and the upcoming Predator: Badlands, believes the series is due for a high-quality, expansive video game adaptation.
Published October 16,2024
The Call for a AAA Predator Game
Dan Trachtenberg expressed his desire for a large-scale Predator game during an interview with IGN. He specifically cited Uncharted and Assassin’s Creed as benchmarks for the type of open-world,third-person action-adventure experience he envisions for the franchise. Trachtenberg feels the Predator universe has the potential to support a game of that caliber.
A History of Missed Potential
Despite the Predator franchise spanning nearly four decades, its video game adaptations have often failed to capture the intensity and atmosphere of the original 1987 film. The most recent entry, Predator: Hunting Grounds, had its servers shut down in March 2023 due to a lack of player base. Prior games have also struggled to find lasting success.
| Game Title | Release Year | Platform(s) | Reception (Metacritic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predator | 1987 | Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST | N/A (Limited Reviews) |
| Predator 2 | 1991 | Amiga, DOS, SNES | N/A (limited Reviews) |
| Predator: Concrete Jungle | 2005 | PlayStation 2, Xbox | 48 |
| Predators | 2010 | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | 54 |
| Predator: Hunting Grounds | 2020 | PlayStation 4, PC | 61 |
Trachtenberg’s vision
Trachtenberg’s vision for a Predator game aligns with the current trend of open-world action-adventure titles. Games like Uncharted and Assassin’s Creed offer expansive environments, compelling narratives, and a focus on player agency.Applying these elements to the Predator universe could create a truly immersive and thrilling experience, allowing players to hunt or be hunted in a dynamic and dangerous world.