The renowned publisher has secured a seasoned producer from Respawn Entertainment to direct the development team at their internal studio, which is currently working on the upcoming third-person roguelike extraction-shooter known as this innovative game.
Leadership Change Comes After Mixed Reception
The new appointee assumes the leadership position at the development studio following the departure of previous head the ex-Sledgehammer Games executive, who was removed from his post due to the game's lackluster initial reveal last autumn.
Recently, the company's top executive a key figure updated team members about this organizational change through an official communication, which emphasized that playtesting had indicated the need for a more defined direction.
The president expressed that the team is now overhauling the project with a refreshed vision, aiming to address gamer demands.
Trend of Key Recruitment
This announcement mirrors a similar move taken by the publisher in the summer, when they hired Rod Fergusson from the Diablo team to contribute to the beloved franchise development group.
Below is the full text from Ismailer's announcement:
Team—
I know you all just completed your meeting - I trust you’re as enthusiastic as I am with the positive developments. Previously I shared you all a update, I stated the following: “I am confident in this crew. You all are some of the most motivated and creative creators we have had the opportunity to partner with - and we’re looking forward for that partnership to persist.”
Given your hard work and adaptability, particularly over the past twelve months, you consistently demonstrate that.
The player input from last autumn’s the game playtest was enlightening. It validated the appeal of a roguelike shooter but told us we still had refinements needed. It uncovered the necessity for a more distinct brand.
It’s been inspiring to see how far you’ve progressed. You accepted the input to heart and overhauled Project ETHOS with a refreshed goal - one that’s ready to deliver on its potential to our audience.
The belief in Project ETHOS grows every day. To further the outstanding progress you’ve made, I’m excited to welcome the new hire as the new Lead of the team. Following a period of discussions, Ben comes aboard us on next week.
Ben’s guidance and expertise in the PVP shooter field is extensive, having spent the recent years creating and overseeing some of the most popular series in gaming, such as the acclaimed shooter, and lately, the battle royale hit.
I invite you all in receiving him in the coming days. We are all eager to continue witnessing the progress of Project ETHOS in the weeks to come.
David
Background of the New Head
Brinkman currently holds the position of executive producer and head of production at Respawn Entertainment for their flagship title. He previously was employed at major gaming companies in diverse production roles on the iconic franchise games, and, before that, had stints at 2K and Electronic Arts.
Title Details and Concept
Project Ethos was revealed in last year alongside a community playtest. At the time, the developers described the title as a "free-to-play, third-person perspective roguelike hero shooter and an innovative step forward on the style."
"Create your ideal gameplay session—or face defeat—in this engaging over-the-shoulder adventure! Customize your character in live gameplay to match your preferred approach," the official summary explains. "Take on the opponents with unique powers, risks, and challenges that evolve every match. Will you safely extract with your valuable rewards? Or go big, risk it all, and pray your squad can achieve the highest spot? The option is yours."
The game does not have an official debut schedule or supported systems, but fans can look forward to further news as creation continues.
