License which ultimately gave very few video games, even if we remember the fabulous point’n click released in 1997, Blade Runner is soon returning to video games with “Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth”, developed by Annapurna Interactive.
Fabulous license with an inimitable universe, Blade Runner has however given very, very few games. The one we obviously remember is the formidable point ‘n click developed by Westwood studio and released in 1997.
Although the story varied from that of the film, the atmosphere of the game was ultra faithful to that released by the work of Ridley Scott. It also took over certain sets and characters, including Deckard.
Sean Young and Brion James, who respectively hold the roles of Rachel and Leon in the film, took part in the casting of the voices of the play. On the other hand, Rutger Hauer, who was also to make an appearance during a sequence, did not ultimately not accepted.
Annapurna Interactive, the digital subsidiary of independent Hollywood studio Annapurna Pictures, announces the development of a new title based on the license: Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth.
As its name suggests, the story of the game takes place between Ridley Scott’s film (which is set in 2019 for the record), and Denis Villeneuve’s film, Blade Runner 2049.
Here is the announcement trailer…
Developed in-house – a first for Annapurna Interactive – the game was created under the supervision of Chelsea Hash, who was notably artistic director on an indie game masterpiece, What Remains of Edith Finch. This future Blade Runner game is distinct from the one announced in June 2022.
If it seems very compromised to see a sequel to Villeneuve’s film on the big screen, the Blade Runner universe continues to expand. We remind you that a live series is in preparation, called Blade Runner 2099. Not to mention the animated series Blade Runner – Black Lotus, broadcast in 2021 and currently available on Crunchyroll.