The rumor comes from Twitter user and games industry insider Tidux, who claims that the game is now in development by Guerrilla Games. The move would make sense, especially if it’s already been in development for a few years. A SOCOM title as a launch game for the PS5 could be a potential system seller for Sony. It likely wouldn’t be able to compete with Halo Infinite, which is a launch game for Xbox Project Scarlett, but it would at least provide a compelling reason to pick up a PS5 close to launch. Guerilla Games also developed Killzone Shadowfall for the PS4 as a launch title, so it would essentially set a trend for the developer making FPS launch games.
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Back in April, a job listing hinted that Guerrilla Games is working on a big multiplayer game, and that certainly supports this rumor. There hasn’t been a new SOCOM game since 2011’s SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy Seals, so the time is certainly right for a new entry in the franchise, whatever that may wind up being.
Of course, these rumors are unconfirmed, so it’s best to take them with a grain of salt. There’s no telling if the game is actually in development, let alone a potential launch title. Guerrilla Games is also rumored to be working on a Horizon Zero Dawn sequel, and while the studio is large, two triple-a games may take quite the toll. Still, both games would likely prove to be wildly popular among the Sony fanbase. SOCOM may not hold any of the best shooters of all time, but they’re still certainly respectable games.
Time will tell whether or not the rumors actually turn out to be true, but here’s hoping they are. Sony skipped E3 last year, but this would be a great game to show off at the show if the company decides to venture back for E3 2020. Hopefully, Sony will have a few other tricks up its sleeve too.
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