In a week of project cancellations, Dying Light developer Techland added some more to the list. While the studio didn’t specify which ones (and there were no layoffs, thankfully), Insider-Gaming reports that its fantasy action RPG, announced in May 2022, has been cancelled.
Codenamed Project Cornerstone, it allegedly featured a version of The Force from Star Wars (which it took “heavy inspiration” from) for moving objects, though players could also stop time. Poor leadership and the shift to Unreal Engine were allegedly problematic for the title, but the primary reason for its cancellation is unknown.
On the bright side, it seems that the developer is working on a new Call of Juarez title on Unreal Engine. It’s reportedly been in development for a while, but when it will be announced remains to be seen.
In the meantime, Techland has Dying Light: The Beast launching on August 22nd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC (and later this year for Xbox One and PS4). Originally meant as Dying Light 2 DLC, it would become a standalone title and follow-up to the first game, with Kyle Crane returning as the protagonist.
Head here for more details on its open world, which franchise director Tymon Smektala claims is one of the “most dense” out there.
