It’s been nearly six years since the launch ofBioShock Infinite, and fans are understandably anxious for a new entry in the beloved franchise. Considering the sales and critical success of pastBioShockgames, a fourth entry seems like a matter of when, and if video game industry analyst Michael Pachter is right, that “when” will be 2020.
Pachter didn’t elaborate much on his prediction for a newBioShockgame, except that he believes it will be announced later this year. While fans should definitely keep their expectations in check, this particular prediction from Pachter actually makes some sense, especially since there’s already evidence that a newBioShockgame is already in the midst of development.
Last year, it was reported that 2K Games had asecret studio working on a newBioShockgame. Currently known by some as “Parkside,” there has been no official announcement or details on this supposedBioShockgame released to date. However, it’s generated enough buzz that many assumed it would be revealed at last year’s E3.
There’s even more evidence that a newBioShockgame is in development. For example, last year,BioShock Infinitelevel designer Shawn Elliottreturned to 2K Games to work on an unannounced project, which some believe is a newBioShockgame thanks to Elliott’s history with the franchise.
Beyond this, 2K Games has outright stated that it would be making a newBioShockgame, it just hasn’t elaborated on when it would release or who would be working on it. As previously stated, the commercial and critical success of previousBioShockgames practically guarantee a sequel, so it seems well within the possibility that an announcement could come later this year as Pachter has predicted.
If a newBioShockgame is in fact in the works at 2K Games for a release in 2020, it seems like a distinct possibility that it could be announced at E3 2019. Alternatively, if the game is aiming for next-gen consoles, maybe the nextBioShockwill be revealed at a special console showcase event instead. Whatever the case may be, it’s been a long time since the lastBioShock, and fans are due for a new game in the series.
A newBioShockgame is rumored to be in development for unspecified platforms.
