Overview

• The cancelled Twisted Metal reboot, codenamed 'Project Copper,' was designed as a live-service battle royale game for the PS5.
• The game combined third-person vehicular combat with on-foot third-person shooting, aiming for a 'last one standing' gameplay style.
• Development was handled by Firesprite, a Sony-owned studio, after the project was moved from Lucid Games, but it was cancelled in early 2024.
• The cancellation followed significant layoffs at Sony, which impacted around 900 employees and led to the shelving of several live-service projects.
• Sony had originally planned the reboot to coincide with the success of the Twisted Metal TV series, which has since been renewed for a second season.