Unveiled Information: Abandonment of an Untitled Blade Runner Game
A Lost Gem in the World of Blade Runner: Time to Live
The gaming world was once on the brink of exploring a fresh take on the iconic Blade Runner universe, yet that dream seems shattered now. The project, codenamed Time to Live, was never officially announced, and regrettably, it's no longer in existence.
As per Insider Gaming's investigations, Time to Live was underdevelopment with Supermassive Games, the masterminds behind Until Dawn. The game was envisioned as a character-driven action-adventure title, where players would step into the shoes of So-Lange, the only Blade Runner functioning in the year 2065, battling against their genetically enforced expiration date.
The pre-production phase had kicked off in late 2024, with a crew from 2023's The Quarry lending their talents. If it had moved forward, Time to Live was targeting a fall 2027 release for PC and current as well as next-gen consoles. Leaked documents suggest the gameplay style would've been a blend of stealth, action, exploration, and investigation, mirroring titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or the Deus Ex series[1][2].
It seems Alcon Entertainment, the rights holder of the Blade Runner IP, was the culprit behind the game's cancellation[1]. The company allegedly pulled the plug on the project late last year, but specific reasons behind the decision remain unclear. When approached for comment, Supermassive Games declined to disclose anything[1].
The Blade Runner franchise, over the years, has been steadily expanding, reaching various mediums. The gaming sector has seen three Blade Runner titles – a 1985 shoot-em-up, a 1997 point-and-click adventure, and a 2018 VR game[1]. There was also the announcement of Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth, Annapurna Interactive's first in-house game, in the past. However, the current status of this project remains unclear following Annapurna's internal collapse in late 2024[1].
Whether Time to Live was reality or merely a concept, Blade Runner continues to forge ahead, extending its reach in the entertainment industry. The most recent addition to the family is an upcoming TV series, featuring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer[1].
For more updates from io9, stay tuned to know the latest about upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, the future of DC Universe on the big and small screen, and the latest scoop on Doctor Who[6].
- Io9 reports that Time to Live, a potential action-adventure game set in the Blade Runner universe and being developed by Supermassive Games, might have been canceled, allegedly due to a decision made by Alcon Entertainment.
- If Time to Live had materialized, it would have been a character-driven game where players would take on the role of So-Lange, a Blade Runner operating in 2065, battling against genetic expiration dates.
- The game would have targeted a fall 2027 release on PC and current as well as next-gen consoles, featuring a blend of stealth, action, exploration, and investigation, borrowing from games like Cyberpunk 2077 or the Deus Ex series.
- Leaked documents suggest the game's development had begun in late 2024 with a team from The Quarry game, but Supermassive Games declined to comment when approached for information regarding the project's cancellation.
- Blade Runner's expansion into various mediums includes three gaming titles and the proposed Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth, but the current status of that project is unclear following Annapurna Interactive's internal collapse in late 2024.
- The Blade Runner franchise continues to extend its reach in the entertainment industry, with an upcoming TV series featuring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer being the latest addition. Keep up with Gizmodo and io9 for updates on this and other popular franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, and Doctor Who.
