Sunset Overdrive is one of the best Xbox One exclusives - we won't hear otherwise. Insomniac Games blended the perfect level of traversal with the signature inventive gunplay the developer is known for. Unfortunately, hopes of a sequel were somewhat crushed when Sony purchased the team. Now, a recent register of the trademark by Sony could hint that something is on the horizon.
As spotted by Twitter user Nibellion, Sony has been spotted seemingly registering the trademark for Sunset Overdrive. This has undoubtedly got fans in a frenzy for what this could mean, but it is worth noting this may be nothing more than a renewal of the IP.
https://twitter.com/Nibellion/status/1389519409874706432?s=20
Another interesting thing to note is the timing of this IP revival. Back in February, Drew Murray left Xbox studio The Initiative and returned to Insomniac Games. Previously, Murray worked on Sunset Overdrive when he was at the studio, so his return could signal something is in the works.
As pointed out by out sister site Push Square, Sony now owns the Sunset Overdrive IP, so any future titles may not necessarily come to Xbox. If anything is to come to light, it could either be a remastered version of the original game or a brand new entry entirely. With the latter, the decision on whether it comes to other systems rests in Sony's court. We would love to see the game come back in some capacity, but we're not holding out much hope.
Would you like to see Sunset Overdrive return? Let us know in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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Sunset overdrive was awesome. Since I probably won’t get a ps5 I will definitely miss out on this one which sucks. (If it’s a sequel)
Given current industry trends I would guess a polished up version of the original game for PS5 is far more likely than a sequel. Maybe a sequel would follow if the first game did well.
As for it coming to Xbox, I can just see the conversation...
"You give us Elder Scrolls VI and we'll give you Sunset Overdrive 2"
This is probably going to get removed from game pass
I just want a sequel, don't matter where!
@SegataSanshiro I agree - it makes sense for Insomniac to renew their trademark for the IP instead of 'losing' it but whether or not MS still has the Publishing rights, I don't know.
Its possible that MS has the Publishing rights for the 'generation' but now with the PS5, they 'could' do a remastered version for that...
Anyway, as they say, time will tell...
@Chaudy I'd be surprised if the game doesn't get delisted from the PC/Xbox One in the future...
@SegataSanshiro Insomniac had a Hard time finding a Publisher because those Publishers didn't have 'faith' in the pitch. Insomniac pitched Sunset Overdrive to Sony first but they turned it down forcing Insomniac to look elsewhere. MS were happy to back the project and let Insomniac keep the rights.
It seems 'similar' to what I am hearing about Kojima. Kojima has pitched his next Project to Sony and they weren't interested and then Stadia stopped investing in 'exclusives' so Kojima was in talks with MS.
Doubtful for a sequel. I think the game sales were extremely disappointing compared to their other IP's so seems pointless / risky to make a sequel in their eyes. Unless they believe they have a more accepting market with Sony - but I'm personally not convinced they would.
Most likely a remaster/GOTY type version for PS5.
Can only be a good thing, can’t see it getting my sequels from Insomniac but will be great for others to get a chance to play it. Great fun and arguably the best game on GP.
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