TimeSplittersfans have been waiting on news regarding a new game for some time, and a recent teaser made it seem like one was on the way. THQ has come forward and said that a recentTimeSplitters 2 Remaketeaser was just a joke played onTimeSplittersfans, something that may not sit well with hopeful players.
Within the studio’s most recent release, a game calledSpellForce 3: Fallen God, apurchasable copy ofTimeSplitters 2 Remakecan be found alongside a few other games from THQ. The item description for the in-game version ofTimeSplitters 2reads, “It’s finally coming! The iconic shooter, which has stood the test of time to join the era of modern games.” As one would expect, this tease quickly excited fans, but it has been confirmed that this was all just a joke.
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With the in-game copy ofTimeSplitters 2found alongsidethe quietly-developedBiomutantand SpongeBob: Battle For Bikini Bottom Remastered, it was easy to see why fans got excited about its validity. However, a THQ Nordic spokesperson has since said, “The intention behind those Easter eggs was pure fun.” The spokesperson went on to say that when the developers are “ready to talk aboutTimeSplitters, they will verify to get heard,” providing a shred of hope for fans.
A newTimeSplittersgamehas been in development since THQ Nordic acquired the rights to the franchise a few years back, but it seems like no official news will be coming for some time. However, with the co-creator of the franchise joining the development team in August of last year, fans may feel confident that the original feel of the series will be kept intact. Whether it is a sequel or a remake,TimeSplittersfans should have a game coming eventually.
Still, the joke is perhaps a bit harsh even with its playful intention, and it’s hard to believe that THQ Nordic thought it could get by without fans reacting to the potential teaser.TimeSplittersfans are a dedicated bunch, with players even working on afan-made game calledTimeSplitters Rewind. Perhaps getting players talking about the series again was the intention, as THQ Nordic may want to seeTimeSplittersget discussed among the gaming community before dropping any official news.
Regardless of whether the joke went too far, it has been made clear that it was not an actual tease. While some fans may be sad aboutTimeSplittersnews still being far away, at least the trolling from THQ Nordic allows forplenty ofTimeSplittersmeme possibilities.
