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The Callisto Protocol is “AAAA” and Still Coming Late 2022 Says Krafton, New Images Shared

Krafton seems confident they can deliver "AAAA" horror game The Callisto Protocol this year. Check out some new images of the game's hero.

wccftech.com

"The Callisto Protocol, the new Dead-Space-esque horror game from Glen Schofield’s Krafton-backed studio Striking Distance, is one of the biggest question marks on the near horizon. While the game is officially slated for 2022, we’ve seen almost nothing of it, so could it be slipping to 2023 like so many other big titles?

Well, according to Krafton’s latest Investor Relations briefing, it seems that isn’t the case. Not only does Krafton insist the game is still coming in the latter half of 2022, but they’re making some big boasts about its “AAAA” quality. You can check out the key slide from Krafton’s presentation below, which also includes some information on Project M, the new turn-based strategy game from Unknown Worlds."

 

[lh032]

"AAAA"

ok im worried now.
Reminds me of the initiatives.

 

[kingfey]

I can see MS sniffing this game for day1 gamepass.

 

[mansoor1980]

AAAA? if even a single A is missing from the final product then there will be hell to pay

 

[kingfey]

"AAAA"

ok im worried now.
Reminds me of the initiatives.

They arent new.
The initiative is a bunch of big shots on 1 room. That doesnt work well for a new company.

 

[lh032]

They arent new.
The initiative is a bunch of big shots on 1 room. That doesnt work well for a new company.

but Striking Distance is a new studio led by 1-2 creator >_>

 

[3liteDragon]

Oh boy, here we go again...

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Guys, it's rare that I get hyped for a game. Rarely buy games Day 1. This game has me hyped. The pedigree, the budget, the philosophy of the creators towards it...I can't help it. Getting hyped. Dead Space is one of my favorite games of all time. I even liked Glen's Call of Duty games. Why shouldn't I be excited about this?

 

[kingfey]

but Striking Distance is a new studio led by 1-2 creator >_>

Not filled with mega talents like the initiative.
The initiative mistake was grouping tons of high profile talented people under 1 roof. That is a big mistake for a new company, with no restructure set in place.

 

[Inviusx]

Don't sleep on Glen Schofield, dude is legit.

No way it's 2022 though.

 

[Spaceman292]

Late this year? Nah. Maybe late 2023.

 

[Thirty7ven]

AAAA or HeyHeyHeyHey know what I’m sayin’

 

[Doom85]

Adding one more A, hmm….

 

[mortal]

AAAA? So it has a absurdly expensive budget?

 

[PlayedStation]

I'm expecting at least 2023 lol

 

[Borowski_1]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

 

[MrJTeera]

Imagine future videogame keynotes…

“We strive to bring you the sextuple A gaming experience you all crave for!”

 

[jhjfss]

I only play AAAAA games.

 

[driqe]

Will it have a bigger budget than the 'AAA' game, TLOU2? Probably not. This is getting too confusing

 

[adamsapple]

I can see MS sniffing this game for day1 gamepass.

That would be pretty sweet

 

[SLB1904]

The last time we heard the term AAAA end up great

Edit: also the way they said Quad A they are just being cheeky.

 

[kikkis]

While I probably will get the game at a discount, it kind of highlights the potential problem with the game. Is single player scifi horror game going to be generate enough revenue to be viable? Sure if it will get lots of buzz on neogaf if reviews well but it remains to be seen how well will market respond.

 

[EverydayBeast]

The Callisto Protocol is “AAAA” and Still Coming Late 2022 Says Krafton

 

[jaysius]

So they’re making Xcom?

 

[EDMIX]

AAAA? if even a single A is missing from the final product then there will be hell to pay

lol yesssssss!

Reminds me of the time Ned Flanders made that 5 alarm chili and it was really 2.

 

[Ezekiel_]

That's the small batteries, right?

 

[OGM_Madness]

SUPER SAIYAN GOD SUPER SAIYAN has 4 A’s

Coincidence? I think not!

 

[Zeroing]

AAAA is for amateurs, AAAA+ Extra, now that is what I call quality games.

 

[Valonquar]

I'm waiting on S rank games personally.

 

[Heisenberg007]

The Callisto Protocol is “AAAA” and Still Coming Late 2022 Says Krafton, New Images Shared

Krafton seems confident they can deliver "AAAA" horror game The Callisto Protocol this year. Check out some new images of the game's hero.

wccftech.com

"The Callisto Protocol, the new Dead-Space-esque horror game from Glen Schofield’s Krafton-backed studio Striking Distance, is one of the biggest question marks on the near horizon. While the game is officially slated for 2022, we’ve seen almost nothing of it, so could it be slipping to 2023 like so many other big titles?

Well, according to Krafton’s latest Investor Relations briefing, it seems that isn’t the case. Not only does Krafton insist the game is still coming in the latter half of 2022, but they’re making some big boasts about its “AAAA” quality. You can check out the key slide from Krafton’s presentation below, which also includes some information on Project M, the new turn-based strategy game from Unknown Worlds."

"AAAA"

 

[ParaSeoul]

Well things were looking too good,there had to be something.

 

[Wohc]

AAAA? Sure, i bet they won't even spent on third of the amount Sony spends on marketing their big AAA games.

 

[elbourreau]

 

[Mister Wolf]

If it is truly a 2022 release then its my second most anticipated game for 2022. I always assumed it was 2023.

 

[Toots]

Why only do 4A quality when you can do 5 ?

 

[Wohc]

Why only do 4A quality when you can do 5 ?

Why a 5A bread if you can have a 25A game?

 

[SJRB]

“AAAA”

Cringe. This isn’t 2012 anymore.

 

[Starfield]

ye? but Starfield will be AAAAA

It will go even further beyond aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

 

[N0S]

 

[IllegalLemon]

Great ,even more desperate devs are now using the term loosely like it is an indicator of anything. The Initiative used the term once in a hiring pitch to attract talent and now everyone seems to have taken the moniker far too seriously. Why don't some of those clowns slow down a bit and see how their games are received first before jumping the gun and using a term loosely.

 

[MightySquirrel]

 

[Dick Jones]

"AAAA"

ok im worried now.
Reminds me of Crystal Dynamics.

Fixed it for you

 

[Heisenberg007]

Great ,even more desperate devs are now using the term loosely like it is an indicator of anything. The Initiative used the term once in a hiring pitch to attract talent and now everyone seems to have taken the moniker far too seriously. Why don't some of those clowns slow down a bit and see how their games are received first before jumping the gun and using a term loosely.

Correction: it wasn't a one-time thing and it wasn't just for attracting talent. It was set as their "goal."

 

[GymWolf]

So production values as good as rdr2?

 

[IllegalLemon]

Correction: it wasn't a one-time thing and it wasn't just for attracting talent. It was set as their "goal."

Interesting. I stand corrected then. But that's the thing about new developers, they try to raise themselves up to a golden standard using their prior experience as an excuse and much like everyone who gets cocky, they eventually take the fall.

 

[Fuz]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Markio128]

 

[SJRB]

 

[Cryio]

Oh yes, a AAAA game set in the PUBG universe, lmao.

 

[Johnny Concrete]

They’ll probably want to create some hype by showing gameplay before officially delaying the game. That will calm down the shareholders / investors who’ll have to pay for it…