Gone are the days when gaming studios were in a gold rush to create a superpowered version of Grand Theft Auto; open worlds where protagonists zoom across the map with fantastical abilities. From the chaotic thrills of Xbox’s Crackdown to the dark, gritty anti-hero world of Prototype, one game managed to capture the essence of both: Sucker Punch’s beloved InFAMOUS series.
It rode the wave of the superhero open-world craze and proved incredibly successful for both Sony and Sucker Punch. The game gave players the ultimate power fantasy, challenging their moral compass, whether they leaned toward being the rebellious teen from the movie Chronicle or the savior type from classic comic book tales. Its morality (or karma) system was ahead of its time.
Now, the InFamous series seems to have vanished without a trace.
What Happened to InFAMOUS?
Sucker Punch shelved the series after launching their latest IP, Ghost of Tsushima.
Since then, no new entries have emerged, and InFAMOUS hasn’t seen the light of day.
That’s entirely understandable. Sucker Punch isn’t a massive studio like Rockstar or NetEase. Stepping away from their superhero franchise to focus on something new was a bold move, and it paid off. Ghost of Tsushima was a massive success, and its sequel, Ghost of Yotei, is set to release this month.
Is There Room for More InFAMOUS Content?
Absolutely, there’s always room for another InFAMOUS game.
With gaming technology evolving significantly since Second Son and First Light, a new entry today could be the most ambitious and visually stunning InFAMOUS yet. Imagine combining everything Sucker Punch learned from building the world of Ghost of Tsushima and channeling it into the next InFAMOUS title. That would be something special.
There are still so many stories to tell, new characters to explore, and new superpowers to unleash. We’ve had electric powers, energy absorption, and light-based abilities. Now, imagine a new Conduit with an entirely fresh and dangerous power set.
Even more exciting? A fully expanded morality system. Take the emotional weight of that one big choice in Ghost of Tsushima and apply that depth to every major decision in the next InFAMOUS game—the kind of branching narrative that sparks debate online for months.
Are There Games That Can Fill the InFAMOUS Void?
Sure, there are plenty of titles that scratch that superhero open-world itch. Insomniac’s Spider-Man series and Rocksteady’s Arkham trilogy are fantastic alternatives that offer a similar thrill.
But even so, there’s something uniquely special about InFAMOUS. If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can always boot up the older titles, maybe chase that elusive Platinum Trophy, relive the story, or make different choices this time.
Right now, there’s not much fans can do to bring InFAMOUS back, but as the series celebrates its 15th anniversary this week, it’s a good time to start the conversation again. Maybe, just maybe, once Ghost of Yotei wraps up, Sucker Punch will revisit this bold superhero world and return to the fold once more.
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