Remedy Reboots Free-to-Play Game Vanguard as Premium Game Kestrel

Decision Made in Response to Uncertainties in Free-to-Play Market, Game to Retain Cooperative Multiplayer Component

Remedy Entertainment is rebooting its free-to-play multiplayer game, previously known as Vanguard, as a premium game now codenamed Kestrel.
The decision to change the game's direction was made after discussions with publisher Tencent, citing uncertainties and risks associated with the rapidly changing free-to-play market.
Kestrel will retain a strong cooperative multiplayer component and will be built more around Remedy's core competences.
The reboot means the project will return to the concept phase of development, with some of the Vanguard team moving to other Remedy projects.
Remedy's CEO Tero Virtala expressed confidence in the new direction, stating that it aligns with Remedy's strengths and Tencent's continued support.