Cult RPG legend Planescape: Torment, was actually closer than ever to a sequel that fans had been waiting for for years. Known for its successful classic RPG remakes, Beamdog studio released the game in 2016 planescape was preparing to undertake an ambitious project to develop a brand new game in the universe. However, unfortunately, when the expected publisher support could not be provided, the talented development team had to quietly stop this promising project despite all preparations.
Planescape: Unraveled – A Dream Sequel
The name of this new game that Beamdog is trying to bring to life with great hopes Planescape: Unraveled The game was original Planescape: Torment's unique, multi-layered universe. The story would focus on players controlling three different aspects of Ravel Puzzlewell, one of the series' iconic characters, as they journey through the complex labyrinths of their own existence and discover who they are. Behind the project were experienced writers such as David Gaider and Chris Avellone, respected names in the RPG world. In fact, Wizards of the Coast, who believed in the game's potential, planescapeHe even considered integrating the content of this game when he was releasing a new edition of . This was a clear indication of how much potential the project had.
Funding Barriers and Publisher Doubts
Despite all this creative energy and support from Wizards of the Coast, Planescape: Unraveled The necessary financing for the project could not be found. According to David Gaider, potential publishers planescape universe was not commercially appealing enough. Some publishers had serious reservations about Beamdog's experience in developing an original game, which was known for its classic RPG remakes at the time. This atmosphere of uncertainty and insecurity ultimately led to Planescape: Unraveledled to its sad shelving.
Beamdog's Quest for Original Games and Gaider's Separation
At that time, Beamdog mainly Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale ve Planescape: TormentThe company's reputation for remakes of classic RPGs, such as the improved versions of , may have increased publishers' hesitations about investing in an original project. Unfortunately, the company's efforts to bring its own original projects to life have struggled to gain publishers' trust. After working on yet another cancelled project during this unsuccessful period, David Gaider left Beamdog to form his own studio, Summerfall Studios. This departure, Planescape: Unraveled It once again shows how important and promising the project is.
Is There Still Hope?
Although Planescape: TormentAlthough this potential sequel to 's never came to fruition, the original still holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. Baldur's Gate 3 The release of successful RPG examples like planescape universe, perhaps by a different studio in the future, is still on the table. Who knows, maybe one day planescape's unique atmosphere and deep philosophical questions have the opportunity to meet with a new generation of players. But for now, Planescape: Unraveled's quiet shelving remains a bittersweet memory for RPG fans.
