playdead new game status: GAME 3

In 2010, playdead released Limbo and six years later and some delays, they released Inside in 2016. This means that we are almost coming up on 7 years since the last playdead game and from the studio’s silence, it sounds like we are at least another few away. When looking at what playdead is currently working on, it can be separated into two categories: What we know and What we don’t know.
We also just broke down what makes Inside and Limbo special and what title we think is best: • LIMBO vs INSIDE: What ...

[@anttam117]

“Inside” is such an amazing little game. I replay it every six months, or so.

[@VDGMS]

Yup. It’s like a classic album or movie where you notice something different every time

[@nicholashouse914]

Yes. I love the style and theme and how it’s a puzzle game with a great story but the puzzles are hard enough to make you think but easy enough that you can fly through it. Limbo is harder than inside but is still an amazing game

[@mlodyzebra503]

it hits differently

[@alexwave413]

I think everyone can agree that the soundtrack will be a masterpiece aswell.

[@VDGMS]

And unsettling most likely in that slowly gets under your skin way

[@drownthepoor]

However, he mentioned that the composer of the first two games left.

[@MrPositive3D]

This 3rd game from Playdead should be 10 times more anticipated. What other company in the world had 2 back to back 90%+ Indie games on Metacritic? I'm waiting...

[@VDGMS]

Extremely valid point. There is no reason to expect this to be anything less than amazing.

[@vvvictoriav5958]

You mentioned Jensen being “tired of the limitations of 2d” - hopefully they will implement the movement better than Somerville. That game felt like a 2d platformer that they added a third dimension to at the last minute and the movement was super awkward to me. Limitations aren’t always bad

[@VDGMS]

You’re right, the movement is Somerville definitely wasn’t the games strong suit, but that game was made by Jumpship and not playdead. Jumpship was co founded by Dino Patti who also cofounded playdead but from my research he served more on the business aspect of things as the game executive producer on Limbo and Inside. Jensen on the other hand, who was the other founder of playdead was the director on Limbo and Inside. Seems like the playdead quality programming and vibe is a product that starts with Jensen.

[@blaniac6591]

The fact that the games were two dimensional was always one of my favorite aspects.

[@hikkiko9050]

I'm so hyped for their next game. This studio never disappoints me

[@VDGMS]

2/2 so far! 100%

[@wkei]

I'm just excited for Playdead's third game!

[@VDGMS]

Yeah I love the tone that the images convey.

[@Cinematicz16]

I played inside in one run a couple months ago, incredible game

[@VDGMS]

Played Limbo yet? Playing their games again I usually notice something different each time

[@Cinematicz16]

@@VDGMS No I haven't yet! just because you have to pay (i used ps plus for inside) but I just wanted to say how amazing inside was, it truly is amazing its short but the story, camera angle, cinematic shots and even the gameplay is just breath-taking ahhh its my number 1 fav game genre I am soooo exited to see what they come up with next, will definitely play limbo, what one do you think is better?

[@VDGMS]

I think Inside is better but Limbo is pretty special too and they have a lot of similarities. We actually did a video looking at all angles of both games including the meaning of both, which means spoilers. I recommend experiencing Limbo first for yourself but when you do, here’s this LIMBO vs INSIDE: What playdead game is better kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGXJi4qMndtrhpo Just looked at Limbo has a free trial on PlayStation plus the whole game is free if you have PSPlus Premium, which it sounds like you do!

[@Cinematicz16]

@@VDGMS Great thanks, will tell you what i think☺

[@dancoulson6579]

Inside was one of those games I'll never forget. I did a replay today and got all of the secret orbs and special ending. I really love the way that the developers aren't obsessing over deadlines and timeframes. Just work in their own pace, and get things right. Honestly, I'm happy to wait another 5 years if it means having a game just as good as Inside again. I hope it's just as mysterios, and open ended, and leaving you with more questions than when you started.

[@VDGMS]

Did you play Cocoon yet? It’s from Geometric Interactive who were founded in 2016 by the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE as well as the audio programmer. It not quite the same dark worlds. But it does have a certain playdead undertone with its mysterious world. Excellent game. Worth checking out if you, like myself, love playdead. I scored it a 10 FYI

[@aless7125]

Really excited, I love the way their games look and feel. So artistic

[@VDGMS]

Masters of their craft. Their first two games were incredible. The images give off a similar tone despite the move to 3D

[@eyevenear]

i don't know when the new game will be out BUT we can all notice how coherent this studio is with his name "Playdead". Literally playing as if they're dead for all these years with no leaks incidents. I love this. The next game is gonna bring tears out our eyes once again, can't be otherwise.

[@Shrekster5E]

I guess there are no leaks of the new game because there is only one guy working on it, on his spare time, in the weekends.

[@eyevenear]

@@Shrekster5E i recon that after playing the first 20 minutes of Somerville, i can't fully disagree anymore.

[@safecargo3563]

Awesome video! I am extremely excited, playdead is probably my favorite indie developer. One hope that I have is that the puzzles (assuming it follows the same formula) will be harder than inside.

[@VDGMS]

Thanks! The transition to 3D will be interesting because it would appear to be harder to guide everyone down the same path so they all experience the story as you want them too. Assuming they game will follow the playdead formula of story being the primary. I agree the puzzles could be a little harder but it’s a fine line because making them to hard can break story immersion. Can’t wait either way. In the meantime Cocoon looks fun from the lead gameplay designer of Limbo and Inside who started his own studio. It’s due out spring 2023!

[@safecargo3563]

@@VDGMS I just checked out the trailer for cocoon! Dang I had no idea this was a thing, thanks for the info. Looks good! And puzzly, so it's right up my alley haha

[@VDGMS]

On their site, they describe it as a cross between Portal and Legend of Zelda! Yes, please! Game Pass too

[@gyorgydudau]

Inside is just one of the best games I've ever played. It's art style, ambiguous story and gameplay is amazing.

[@doxielain2231]

My headcanon is Inside is a generation ship that has gone off the rails

[@redeyes805]

I've recently played both games, Limbo and Inside. Although I completed them within a weekend and want more, I am really glad they are not choosing to crunch their next game.

[@VDGMS]

They are timeless. I wonder if the 2D art style has something to do with that. Wonder if 3D will make their 3rd game less timeless? Also if you want more. Check out Planet of Lana. Indie game coming out soon that gives playdead vibes

[@hamoshytube1853]

This video's quality is really good, how doesn't it have many views.

[@VDGMS]

Thanks for the kind words. Since I’m a smaller channel, my videos don’t blow up right away. It can take a little while for the algorithm to pick it up. Just trying to do the best of my ability and the rest is out of my hands.

[@nguyengiorno9026]

@@VDGMS do you feel wanting to give up sometimes?

[@VDGMS]

Not really why?

[@nguyengiorno9026]

@@VDGMS because of burnout

[@duuuud9364]

Inside is an absolute masterpiece

[@ayz91]

The only thing I'd want from Playdead is a game which you can play more than a couple of hours. I could finish Limbo and Inside pretty fast. Of course this would take more time to develop but no need to rush

[@n8baldwin]

It's my personal most anticipated. If the leaps they made from LIMBO to INSIDE are a clue into the next game's result, I think we are all in for another great and unique experience.

[@obamabinbiden9762]

I'm so waiting for this game and The Last Night.

[@Raddish-IS-Radd]

Isn't funny how someone that worked for playdead quit and made their own game and still playdead is making their own game man time sure flies

[@VDGMS]

Time files for sure!!! Multiple people that left playdead after inside made their own game or had part in it. Somerville that came out last year had a few people and cocoon that’s coming out this year from geometric interactive. Yet what little we have seen and the transition to 3D, their new game still gives off playdead vibe so that’s great news. Can’t wait to learn more!

[@redswan6765]

Im really waiting for this

[@VDGMS]

Obviously, based on their two games so far, I’m beyond excited. I’m interested to see how they handle the pivot to 3D. In their other games they take you on pre determined paths so you see what they want you to. I have to assume it will be more of a guided 3D if they want to have the same powerful moments of the first two games the studio has become known for.

[@marcuscarana9240]

1:00 Playing Inside, I didn't feel as if it was a 2d world like Limbo because the background was 3d and visually stunning. It still felt like I was in a 3d world despite being very linear. I'm very sad to hear that the original people of Playdead have left the company though that's unfortunately the norm for very small independent game companies.

[@VDGMS]

I think we can look at the glass have full and that talent has been spread across the industry even more. Somerville from Jumpship wasn’t amazing, but it showed potential for the studio. Cocoon from Geometric Interactive looks like Portal Meets Zelda and got rave reviews from the people who played it behind closed doors at Summer Game Fest. Finally, I think the main talent of playdead is Arnt Jensen who founded the company and is still there leading. Game 3 looks amazing and I have no reason to doubt it won’t be after Limbo and Inside. Thanks for checking out the video and having a chat

[@marcuscarana9240]

@@VDGMS Oh thank goodness, the founder is still there. Okay, I'm a bit relieved now.

[@tomgu2285]

It's open world game to. So it's going to be way bigger and longer.

[@MikeSamsBarnes]

Have there been any updates on this?

[@ofiasdfnosdf]

VR in this style world would be amazing

[@creativity9]

So they are working a on new game? Very excited cuz I played inside so many times one of my favorite game

[@VDGMS]

Yeah they have been for a while, but they are being very quiet about it minus their job postings. The images they have posted look amazing and eerie! I would think at least hearing about it in 2023 would be a possibility.

[@itsjustme4026]

Playdead should partner with Noodlecake, their creativity+simplicity is just awesome

[@seamlessthorns9872]

the studio deserve to be underground so that it's new project blows up once again....they are taking their time and my expectations are really high after plating INSIDE(played atleast 5 times)...How will they set the benchmark once again?

[@VDGMS]

If there are any studios that can set a new benchmark, playdead is on the shortlist. I have probably played it 4-5 times myself, same with Limbo.

[@raskolnikov6443]

So their game will forever stay an epic exclusive? And won’t come to steam and gog? Sounds like it.

[@mistborn1136]

I hope Playdead's next game will be open world game

[@VDGMS]

It certainly looks like it will at least have open world elements. I think it will be limited so that everyone plays the same experience that playdead envisions.

[@sultanmahfries6402]

@@VDGMS not crazy open world but we know from their website that "it's a 3rd person science fiction game set in a remote corner of the universe", soooo space travel of sorts???

[@EllSmell3]

Not everything has to be open world. This is an indie game, they don’t have a lot of reasources and the game will most likely be narrative based too.

[@muveemanone2067]

Where is 'Inside 2' @?

[@VDGMS]

It’s probably never coming. Playdead doesn’t seem like a studio that will ever do a sequel.

[@bhargavsuryatejaganugula7498]

when will be the game 3 coming from playdead

[@VDGMS]

Anyone’s guess. 2024 I would say would be the earliest based on their track record and development time of their first two games.

[@TheVanillatech]

End of the day, it explains everything when the top 5 guys who basically, between them, were responsible for 90% of the talent and success of Inside ... are gone. And have been gone since the last 6 years. Obviously the concept artist remained - thats why the only thing "leaked" from game 3 is a handful of stills. I doubt the game will ever be released, I doubt it will be as close to the greatness that Inside achieved if it is released and I doubt you will see or hear anything about it beforehand because leaks would most certainly affect pre-orders and pre-orders is probably the only way Playdead will see the same financial success with their new game as they have the previous ones.

[@VDGMS]

I am actually in the other camp that the main two people that founded the company were Arnt Jensen and Dino Patti but after seeing Somerville and all the interviews, it’s clear that the major visionary was Jensen who was the director of both Limbo and Inside. He is still and that’s why I’m sure Game 3 has a strong chance to be amazing like their first two games. Patti was just the producer. The images weren’t leaked, they are from their official website. Stay hyped on this game! I could see getting info in 2023

[@TheVanillatech]

@@VDGMS Hype is all that is carrying it, and the company know this. Based on the first two games, of course the pre-orders will be off the charts both on PC and console. But I am 100% certain that there will be no reviews allowed until the game goes live, as is standard in todays false advertising gaming world, to minimize damage done to pre-orders via refunds. Same thing as they did for Witcher III and tried to do with Cyberpunk, etc. From a dozen people to 50 people, and still zero, nothing, zip. And the talent behind Inside has gone. One can have a vision, an idea, but that's useless without a magical team, which they had for Inside. That team has left. At the end of the day money can make things happen, and maybe Microsoft gives them a blank cheque to allow them to replicate their success, but that is the only way - looking at all the (lack of) evidence - I see "game 3" either being finished, or being as good as Inside.

[@blaniac6591]

The two dimensional aspect is what I was looking forward to the most, so that was definitely a disappointment to hear.

[@VDGMS]

What they have done in the 2D space was amazing, but if there is any studio that I fully trust whatever they choose to do next, playdead would be on the very short list.

[@blaniac6591]

@@VDGMS yeah, but, the 2D aspect is what made their games so special. It would be like a Conker’s Bad Fur Day without the crude humor.

[@thesebby]

W

[@fakesavior6030]

Maybe Limbo 2?

[@VDGMS]

Maybe, but they don’t seem like a studio to ever make a numerical sequel.

[@brlipe]

do you have a release date?

[@VDGMS]

Sadly no. They have been very quiet. Most of the info is from job listings and minor interviews.

[@brlipe]

oh yes thanks for answering

[@kartoffelchip4490]

Could be Inside 2

[@VDGMS]

Inside 2: Outside!