Krafton, the South Korean developer behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, unveiled a trailer for its new life simulation sports game, Project L, during the Gamescom Opening Night Live event on Tuesday. Gamers describe the freedom to govern their virtual realms with unbridled autonomy, relishing the liberty to shape “every aspect” of their digital existence as they see fit. The inaugural trailer showcases a glimpse into the immersive gameplay experience, highlighting various scenarios that players can expect to encounter, such as tying the knot, letting loose at social gatherings, and navigating the consequences of a high-speed car accident.
Krafton unveiled a gameplay reveal trailer for its upcoming title in November 2023. At Gamescom last year, a Korean developer unveiled not one, but two exciting video games. One was an action-packed real-time strategy game, while the other was a fantasy-based extraction sport. As Krafton teases the upcoming release, sans specific launch date for now – though it’s slated for Windows PC by year-end 2024 – they’re sweetening the deal for players: starting August… 21 and working till Aug. For a limited time, gamers will have the opportunity to access the character creator for free, allowing them to try out its features without commitment.
The newly released trailer showcases various gameplay elements reminiscent of the popular The Sims series. Your protagonist can form lifelong commitments with someone they love, engage in nonsensical conversations with various individuals in an invented dialect, and also set their kitchen ablaze. Notwithstanding, various aspects of the sport, such as its photorealistic art style and gritty urban environment, appear to borrow from the likes of Grand Theft Auto, infusing a dash of that iconic series’ essence. As depicted in the trailer, your character has exhibited a propensity for becoming involved in car accidents and exhibiting aggressive road behavior. When you’re the life of the party, consider treating yourself to a luxurious getaway, where you can indulge in a hedonistic escapade, complete with champagne and diamonds sprinkled across the beach like confetti.
The development team has consistently emphasized that community-driven content is expected to take center stage in this game, with player-created assets playing a crucial role in shaping the gaming experience. The company’s growth strategy outlines a plan to integrate plugins that support mod development and launch an in-game user-generated content (UGC) platform, dubbed Canvas. To foster innovation among builders as outlined in the FAQ, the sport must function as a “digital incubator” where users can showcase and collaborate on their designs within the Canvas environment.
It’s possible that Krafton might not be the sole reason behind the current buzz, but is likely a contributing factor. In August, the corporation announced its acquisition of esteemed game development studio Tango Gameworks.
The news arrived as a blow to many fans when Microsoft and ZeniMax Media collectively decided to shut down the revered video game studio in May.
