A new Twisted Metal game is reportedly in development at PlayStation, and it will apparently coincide with the upcoming TV series Sony is developing. This isn't the first rumor of a new entry in the violent destruction derby series, but the latest information does potentially offer more clarity on what Sony's plans are for the Twisted Metal franchise. The series was created by ex-Sony Santa Monica developer David Jaffe, who is also credited for creating God of War. Twisted Metal largely thrived on PS1 and PS2, but it went dormant after a PS3 reboot in 2012, which had received generally positive reviews.
Sony has seemed to always retain some interest in fleshing out the series, as a film was in development around the time the PS3 entry released. That said, much never came of that project, and the series was entirely absent from the PS4's library. Earlier this summer, a leaker teased Twisted Metal is coming in 2023, but no further details were offered at the time. Now, reputable sources are corroborating this rumor ahead of the PlayStation Showcase.
Both VGC and Jeff Grub via his Giant Bomb show GrubbSnax (paywall) are reporting that a new Twisted Metal is in early development to coincide with the new TV show. Grubb noted it's probably too early to show, but the game is being developed as part of a larger strategy for Sony in order to broaden how it approaches PlayStation IP. There's reportedly an internal effort to greenlight and release games alongside TV shows and films that are being developed for their respective properties. Grubb also noted that it doesn't seem like creator David Jaffe is returning to work on the game.
At present, Sony has not confirmed a release date or even where the Twisted Metal TV series will air. Sony is currently working with HBO on a series adaptation of The Last of Us which is expected to release sometime next year or 2023. Based on Grubb's comments, it can be assumed that the alleged remake of The Last of Us will likely be released alongside the HBO series in order to maximize some sort of synergy for the property. Shows and films based on these properties will likely attract new fans and it's pretty smart of Sony to try and capitalize on that by also releasing new games to tie-in with them.
The Twisted Metal series is still in early development, so it's unclear if the game and show will be directly tied together. It's possible Sony opts to give both projects the freedom to do as they please, but still release them around the same time. As of right now, it seems like Sony will probably be keeping the new Twisted Metal under wraps until it's further along.
Sources: Giant Bomb (via VGC)
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