Analysis with the latest news - (constantly updated topic)
Introduction:
In short: We have no idea whether Syphon Filter 4 will be announced or not. Sony Bend Studio (developer of the Syphon Filter franchise) is very quiet, if not the quietest from SCEWWS (Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios). We have too less information and all we found about Syphon Filter 4 in the internet yet are rumours which won't really help us.
I have contacted an editor in-chief (that is responsible for Syphon Filter news) to expand my knowledge for this.
And since we are so interested in a new Syphon Filter, I'm going to make a list of all pro and contra arguments whether there will ever be a Syphon Filter 4 or not.
Analysis:
Pro:
- Sony accidentally announced Syphon Filter 4 on their page and removed it soon after. The game was listed as under development at the SCE London Studios which would run on a completely new engine.
- In the Official PlayStation Magazine, following has been stated: "SCE Bend is currently hard at work on Uncharted: Golden Abyss, but its hush-hush Vita project is a return to Syphon Filter." - (which actually is only an opinion)
- Shuhei Yoshida mentioned: "Sony never retires any franchise"
- At the E3 2012, many logos of upcoming games have been shown on the big screen - including the Syphon Filter 3 logo (see it - on the top left)
- John Garvin once said that he still loves the Syphon Filter series and wants to develop another title
- Bend said: "We just scratched the surface on what the Vita can do with Uncharted Golden Abyss and expect to push the platform even further with our future projects." - This means Bend could be also working on a PS Vita game
- Microsoft has got Metal Gear Solid V and Ubisoft has got Splinter Cell Black List - But Sony has no stealth games - Return of Syphon Filter would be a good turn
- Shuhei Yoshida confirms that every Sony-owned studio is working on a PS4-title. Also: Rick Stadler's LinkedIn-profile (senior artist for SCEA) confirms that Bend Studio's PS4-title will be an action/adventure game. That could mean either another Uncharted game or Syphon Filter 4
- Shuhei Yoshida said: “We are continuing with some of the big franchises, but many studios are trying out something new.” - This sentence contradicts itself but good to know
- Shuhei Yoshida: "Sony Bend's PS4 game will make you panic"
Contra:
- Now this is heavy: Look at John Garvin's post: here. Then scroll down to the 13. comment, read it. Then scroll down to the 38. comment by Garvin and read the line where he refers to @C-h-a-o-s. Yeah unfortunately he's not joking. But what does John Garvin mean with "it is real"? Is Logan's death real or is Logan's injury real? Garvin wasn't quite direct with that.
- The president of SCEWWS (Shuhei Yoshida) supposedly never really liked Syphon Filter. Will he be interested in Syphon Filter now since SCEWWS has no stealth games?
Conclusion:
If you have read everything you still don't know whether Syphon Filter 4 is coming or not. Funny but true. At least, we know what those Sony guys have said yet about Bend and Syphon Filter.
If you're not sure if a new Syphon Filter would be profitable for Sony Bend Studio, have a look at this calculation made by me.
Sony Bend could actually be working for any game, maybe even a new Resistance or a completely new IP.
What we definitelly know so far is that Sony Bend is working on a PS Vita game that will have multiplayer and a PS4-only game.
I'm sure we will hear about one of Bend's next title in the next E3 2014 which will take place June 10-12.
Live-Streaming of E3 2014 will be avaible here on this site as for every E3.
Oh and here's an interesting video-trailer I've found. It was shown in the last E3 2013. It looks like a new stealth game (with a little advanced technology). Could it be a new Syphon Filter?
Here's the image of the character's face again. But since this game is being developed by a studio called Black Tusk whose publisher is Microsoft, it can impossibly be a new Syphon Filter. The only reason I'm showing this to you guys is that SCEWWS really has to answer with a stealth game (hopefully Syphon Filter 4) because Microsoft has got 3 stealth games with this one!
This topic is updated constantly, so come and have a look here now and then.
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