Beyond Good & Evil 2

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Beyond Good & Evil 2
(working title)
Developer(s) Ubisoft Montpellier
Publisher(s) Ubisoft
Designer(s) Michel Ancel
Series Beyond Good & Evil
Platform(s) PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release date TBA
Genre(s) Action-adventure
Mode(s) Single-player
Rating(s) ESRB: Rating Pending (RP)
PEGI: Rating Pending (RP)
Media Blu-ray Disc, DVD
Input methods SIXAXIS controller, DualShock 3, Xbox 360 controller

Beyond Good & Evil 2 (working title) is the long-awaited and much-rumored sequel to the critically acclaimed 2003 video game Beyond Good & Evil. It is designed by Michel Ancel, the creator of the original game, and developed by him and his team at Ubisoft Montpellier. The game is published by Ubisoft. It was first unveiled at Ubidays 2008 in the Louvre in Paris, France, on May 28, 2008.[1][2][3]

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[edit] Development

[edit] Pre-announcement

The original Beyond Good & Evil game was meant to be the first of a trilogy of games. Michel Ancel had stated that he wrote the story to be longer, but because of the poor sales of the original game, Ubisoft was reluctant to invest in a sequel.[4]

Michel Ancel first gave a hint about Beyond Good & Evil 2 in an interview with Nintendo Power, where he confirmed that he is working on a new project that means a lot to him. He also talked about Jade (the protagonist from the original game) and said that he really hopes that she will continue to keep her values and her personality.[5] Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot also confirmed that Michel Ancel is currently working on several unannounced projects, as of March 2008.[6]

Many rumors about a possible sequel have appeared since the release of the first game, which all seemed to be false until May 2008, when Ubisoft announced Beyond Good & Evil 2.[7]

[edit] Announcement

A screenshot from the teaser trailer, showing Pey'j in the foreground and (presumably) Jade in the background.
A screenshot from the teaser trailer, showing Pey'j in the foreground and (presumably) Jade in the background.

Michel Ancel first talked about Beyond Good & Evil 2 being in production in an interview with the French magazine JeuxVideo, where he stated that the game has been in pre-production for a year, but is yet to be approved by Ubisoft.[1] Not even two weeks later, a teaser trailer of the game, recorded entirely in-engine was shown at Ubidays. However, the game was presented only as the next project of Michel Ancel and Ubisoft Montpellier, no specific details, release date or title was announced. The trailer depicts a hovercraft, resting off to the side of a road going through a desert. The trailer also showed Pey'j, a non-player character from the prequel, as well as a woman apparently meditating in the background, presumably Jade, the protagonist from the first game.[2][3] The JeuxVideo article also stated that Beyond Good & Evil 2 is under development for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but this is not confirmed.[8] Ubisoft hasn't yet announced any specific details about the game, nor any platforms.

[edit] Cast

It is yet unknown if the cast of the original Beyond Good & Evil is coming back to work on Beyond Good & Evil 2. However, it is confirmed that Christophe Heral, the man who composed the music for the original game, will be back to write the musical score.[9]

[edit] Target audience

According to the Ubisoft CEO, Yves Guillemot, Beyond Good & Evil 2 will be made more appealing to casual gamers than the original game, which had more core gamers, trying to make sure the sequel doesn't suffer the same commercial failure the original did.[10]

[edit] Gameplay

In the interview with JeuxVideo, Michel Ancel stated:

"[Beyond Good & Evil 2 will] be in continuity with the first game, with a big variety of levels, lots of emotion in the gameplay, and characters we care about. This time we are dealing with planet Hillys' future, and the relationship with animals..."[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Emma Boyes (2008-05-15). Report: Beyond Good & Evil 2 on the way. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
  2. ^ a b Brendan Sinclair (2008-05-28). Beyond Good & Evil returns. GameSpot. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
  3. ^ a b Matt Wales (2008-05-28). Ubisoft Announces Beyond Good & Evil Follow-up. IGN UK. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  4. ^ Tom Bramwell (2005-08-23). It would be 'good to finish' BG&E - Michel Ancel. Eurogamer. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.
  5. ^ Michel Ancel - next project is still a secret, Rayman platformer sequel possibility, and Jade talk. GoNintendo (2007-11-03). Retrieved on 2007-11-03.
  6. ^ James Brightman (2008-03-27). 10 Questions: Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillem. GameDaily. Retrieved on 2008-03-29.
  7. ^ Jim Sterling (2008-05-07). Who wants another Beyond Good & Evil rumor? I do I do I do!. Destructoid. Retrieved on 2008-05-08.
  8. ^ Luke Plunkett (2008-05-15). Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is For PS3, 360. Kotaku, Gawker Media. Retrieved on 2008-05-28.
  9. ^ Vincent Percevault (2008-05-29). Christophe Heral confirmed to compose BGE2. Soundakt. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
  10. ^ Kris Graft (2008-05-29). Ubi: Beyond Good & Evil 2 More "Casual". Next-Gen. Retrieved on 2008-05-30.

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