Killzone Composer Wonders if People Have Moved on From the Series: 'I Get the Sense That People Want Something a Bit More Casual, a Bit More Quick'

The beloved Sony franchise, Killzone, has been on a hiatus for quite some time, leaving fans yearning for its return. In a recent interview with VideoGamer for the PlayStation: The Concert Tour, Killzone composer Joris de Man added his voice to the chorus of those hoping to see the series make a comeback. "I know that there have been petitions for it," de Man stated, acknowledging the fanbase's desire. However, he also highlighted the complexities involved, saying, "I think it's tricky because, I can't speak for Guerrilla or anything... I don't know if it will ever happen. I hope it will because I think it is quite an iconic franchise, but I also think it kind of has to take into account the sensitivities and the shift in, I guess, what people want because it is quite bleak in some ways."

When it comes to envisioning Killzone's potential revival, de Man suggested that a remastered collection might be more successful than launching a brand new entry. "I think [a] remastered one would be successful, I don't know if a new game would be as much," he explained. He also touched on the evolving tastes of gamers, noting, "I don't know if people have moved on from it and want something. I don't know sometimes I get the sense that people want something a bit more casual, a bit more quick."

The Killzone series is known for its slower-paced, weightier gameplay, which contrasts with faster-paced shooters like Call of Duty. Killzone 2, in particular, was notorious for its perceived input lag, which affected its responsiveness on the PlayStation 3. The franchise's visuals, tone, and atmosphere are characterized by their dark, depressing, muddy, and gritty nature.

In a separate interview with the Washington Post, it appeared that Sony-owned developer Guerrilla had shifted its focus away from Killzone and towards the Horizon series. Despite this, it's been over a decade since the last Killzone game, Shadow Fall, and the prospect of reviving Killzone—or another of Sony's PlayStation shooter franchises—remains an enticing idea for many fans. While the future of Killzone remains uncertain, fans can take comfort in knowing they have at least one more advocate in their corner.