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Teyon Studios develops unannounced action RPG with possible inspiration from Rambo or Predator

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Teyon Studios, the Polish studio responsible for the success of RoboCop: Rogue City, is working on a new action and RPG game for PC and consoles. The project remains unannounced officially, but job vacancies on the company’s website reveal details that generate speculation in the industry. A recent listing seeks a 3D animator specializing in animals, focusing on wolves and dogs for gameplay scenes and cutscenes.

The team behind Terminator: Resistance and RoboCop: Rogue City leads development. Teyon, with headquarters in Cracóvia and branches in other Polish cities and in Japão, has more than 150 employees. The studio has a history of working with licenses from classic Hollywood franchises, which fuels rumors about the theme of the new title.

Job vacancy details

The hires include positions for animators, programmers and designers. The animal animator position highlights the creation of animations with root motion, loops and blends. Esses elements suggest that wolves and dogs will have relevant roles, possibly as enemies or companions in the game.

Teyon is looking for professionals to join the team from the initial phases of the project. The game uses Unreal Engine 5, the same technology as RoboCop: Rogue City. A major publisher supports the development, although undisclosed.

History of Teyon with licenses

The studio released titles based on icons from the 1980s and 1990s. RoboCop: Rogue City sold more than 435,000 copies in two weeks and praised as one of the best recent licensed games.

  • Rambo: The Video Game (2014): Adaptação in rail-shooter with negative reviews due to budgetary limitations.
  • Terminator: Resistance (2019): Shooter with RPG elements that improved the studio’s reputation.
  • RoboCop: Rogue City (2023): Sucesso commercial and critical, with solid mechanics and fidelity to the source material.

Experience with these properties indicates a preference for cinematic IPs.

Speculation about inspiration

The presence of animals such as wolves and dogs in game mechanics points to franchises with wild environments. Analistas suggest a possible connection with Rambo, which involves jungles and survival, or Predador, with forests and hunting. Teyon has developed an Rambo game in the past, which could represent an opportunity for redemption with a bigger budget.

Other hypotheses include original IPs or different licenses. However, the studio’s standard favors adaptations of classic action films. The project has been in development for around two years.

Studio evolution trajectory

Teyon started with smaller games and faced criticism in early adaptations. Recent Projetos show significant advances in graphical quality and gameplay. RoboCop: Rogue City stood out for its coherent level design and respect for the original universe.

The studio expanded teams and invested in advanced technologies. The transition to action RPG represents a change from the predominant first-person shooters. RPG Elementos already appeared in previous titles, as character progression.

Elements expected in the new game

The focus on animal animations suggests combat or exploration mechanics involving fauna. Lobos could act as threats in open environments. Cães possibly serve as allies or narrative elements.

  • Environments: Selvas or dense forests, common in speculated franchises.
  • Mechanics: Combate melee, survival and possibly stealth.
  • Platforms: PC and new generation consoles, optimized for Unreal Engine 5.

The community awaits official announcements in 2026 or 2027.

Reception of previous projects

RoboCop: Rogue City received praise for capturing the essence of the original film. Terminator: Resistance stood out for its narrative that was faithful to the first films in the series. Esses successes increased expectations for the next release.

Teyon demonstrated the ability to improve with each title. The new action RPG could consolidate the studio as a reference in licensed adaptations.

Open positions and expansion

The company offers remote positions to qualified candidates. Growth includes more than 150 employees spread across multiple locations. Parcerias with larger publishers indicate ambition for larger-scale projects.

Development progresses with continuous hiring. Detalhes regarding plot or release date remain confidential.

Teyon’s new project represents an evolution for the action RPG genre. The inclusion of complex animal animations points to immersive gameplay. Especulações around Rambo or Predador grow due to the studio’s history with action IPs. The industry follows the next revelations, which may occur at future events.

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