Canceled Twisted Metal Game Was Part Vehicular Combat, Part Shooter, Part Battle Royale, Developer Reveals

“We wanted to take Twisted Metal to the next level by combining vehicular combat, first-person shooting, and battle royale—blending genres in a way that felt fresh.” – Developer of the canceled Twisted Metal game

In a recent revelation, the developers behind the canceled Twisted Metal game have shared some surprising details about the project that never saw the light of day. According to the devs, the game was envisioned as a unique blend of vehicular combat, first-person shooting, and battle royale elements, a mix that could have taken the beloved Twisted Metal franchise in an exciting new direction.

While Twisted Metal has always been known for its high-octane vehicular combat, this canceled project aimed to evolve the series by incorporating shooting mechanics on foot, allowing players to engage in intense combat both inside their vehicles and as ground-based characters. The battle royale component would have added a new layer of competition, potentially creating large-scale, multiplayer matches where players could fight to be the last one standing.

Sadly, despite these ambitious plans, the project was eventually canceled, leaving fans to wonder what could have been. While the developer did not reveal the exact reasons for the cancellation, it is clear that the vision was to push the boundaries of what a Twisted Metal game could be. Fans of the franchise are still hoping for a new entry, but this ambitious, hybrid version of the game remains a lost opportunity.

“The vision was exciting, but in the end, the project didn’t come together as we had hoped. It’s a shame because it had the potential to offer something really unique.” – Developer on the canceled Twisted Metal project