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Striking Distance Announces Project Birdseye, A Roguelike Spin-Off of The Callisto Protocol

The new game diverges from the original's horror theme, offering a colorful, top-down action experience.

  • Striking Distance Studios revealed Project Birdseye, a colorful top-down roguelike set in The Callisto Protocol universe, diverging from the original's horror theme.
  • Project Birdseye, still in development with no release date, aims to expand the franchise with a different gameplay style, focusing on fast-paced action and skill upgrades.
  • The game is being developed by a small team within Striking Distance, allowing the rest of the studio to focus on another, larger scale project.
  • Following the mixed reception and performance issues of The Callisto Protocol, Project Birdseye represents a creative pivot for the studio.
  • The studio's approach to smaller, innovative projects is seen as a way to mitigate the financial risks associated with larger game developments.
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