In September of 2019, developer Spiders releasedGreedFall, an action-adventure game set in a fictional 17the century inspired fantasy setting. Although the game wasn’t as popular as other titles in the same genre, the veryDragon Age-esqueGreedFallis still considered a success after Spiders revealed that it sold one million copies in a year, especially since it contains a similar style and gameplay with BioWare’sDragon Age.
Spiders also revealed last year thatGreedFallwould be released to the PS5 and Xbox Series X alongside additional content that will allow veteran players on the latest generation of console gaming to experience something new in the game. Unfortunately, exact details such as the release date and what the new content brings to the table are still being kept under wraps. However, the release ofGreedFallon the PS5 and Xbox Series X is definitely a step in the right direction for Spiders, given that it will establish the studio to a whole new generation of gamers, especially in preparation for its upcoming game.
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GreedFall on the PS5 and Xbox Series X Would Establish Spiders For a New Generation
It is worth noting thatGreedFallis not the first game developed by Spiders. BeforeGreedFall’srelease, Spiders is the studio behind other titles such asThe Technomancer, Bound by Flame, andTestament of Sherlock Holmes. For those unfamiliar with Spiders andGreedFall, the game revolves around an island paradise that contains magic and monsters, which was recently discovered by several colonial forces. Given the unique magic found on the island, these forces are fighting to take control of the island, and the player assumes the role of a human noble called De Sardet who can either ally with any of the foreign nations trying to take over or with the natives who are protecting their land.
On paper,GreedFall’splot and setting contains all the formula for a successful action-adventure RPG. However,it found itself in tight competition with other similar triple-A gamessuch asAssassin’s Creed Odyssey, Red Dead Redemption 2,and a whole lot of other titles. Now, given thatGreedFallis set to release on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, Spiders has the opportunity to introduce GreedFall to more players once again, especially now that games on the PS5 and Xbox Series X are still limited, apart from titles eligible for backward compatibility. Given the right marketing campaign, the release ofGreedFallon the new generation of consoles could establish Spiders as a developer to look out for, especially now that the studio is working on a new game.
GreedFall on the PS5 and Xbox Series X Could Prepare Players For SteelRising
In July of 2019,Spiders unveiled SteelRising, which is its upcoming action-adventure game that is currently in development for the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Based on the preview trailer alone, it appears that SteelRising would be another underrated success from Spiders, similar toGreedFallwhen it was first released in 2018. However, now that Spiders is releasingGreedFallto the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the developers now have the opportunity to impress players and showcase what their studio is made of to prepare players for the upcoming release of SteelRising.
ShouldGreedFallon the PS5 and Xbox Series X reach massive popularity, it would open the door for more players to purchase SteelRising when it is eventually launched. This could also lead toSpidersgetting more recognition in the video game community, allowing its future projects to directly compete with other triple-A games such asDragon Age, Assassin’s Creed, and more, on the new generation of console and PC gaming.
GreedFallis available now on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X enhanced versions in development.
