Whether it’s the Three Kingdoms or the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, many games tend to go deep into China’s past for their settings. FYQD-Studio’s next title is no different, but it’s offering something a little contemporary, taking place during the formation of the Republic of China in 1912.
On Twitter, the Bright Memory: Infinite developer showcased the first in-game images for the third-person action shooter. Development is currently ongoing with the team focusing on art and motion capture. For now, the premise is described as a time of “turmoil and collapsing order, rival gangs clash in the shadows, as violence and conspiracy quietly spread through the streets.”
Of course, it’s worth noting that the story and everything about the title is “fictional” with “no connection or association with actual historical events,” as stated by the developer on Bilibili (via WCCF Tech). The era simply serves as a “background setting” with the focus on “third-person action shooting.”
What that could entail remains to be seen, but it’s looking to be a far more grounded affair than Bright Memory: Infinite. The latter, released in 2021 for PC and in 2022 for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, featured first-person shooting, melee combat and fantastical enemies. Check out our review, where we scored it an eight out of ten, for more details.
It’s also unknown when this new title could launch, especially considering the long journey that Bright Memory had en route to becoming Infinite. Time will tell, so stay tuned for more details.