Cancelled Twisted Metal Reboot Was Planned as a PS5 Battle Royale Game

Sony's scrapped live-service project featured third-person shooting and vehicular combat before its cancellation during company layoffs.

The cancelled Twisted Metal project, codenamed 'Project Copper,' was being developed by Firesprite for PS5 as part of Sony's live-service game initiative.
The game was designed as a third-person battle royale experience combining vehicular combat and shooting mechanics, with the objective of being the last player standing.
Development shifted from Lucid Games to Firesprite before Sony ultimately cancelled the project in early 2024, coinciding with significant layoffs at the company.
The reboot was intended to align with the Twisted Metal TV series, which debuted in 2023 and has been renewed for a second season on Peacock.
Sony has reportedly scaled back its live-service game ambitions, cancelling multiple projects in recent years, including a Last of Us multiplayer game and a God of War spin-off.