At E3 this year, EA announced a new Mirror’s Edge game, and there was much rejoicing. even though the first game wasn’t a sales behemoth, it was a critical success, and fans of the bright and vibrant first-person parkour action game have been clamouring for a sequel. EA explains why it’s taken so damned long.
"It’s taken this long because we wanted to get to the right concept and the right idea," said former DICE guy and now EA label VP Patrick Söderlund to Gamereactor. "And Sara Jansson who is producer on it, when she pitched her idea to me and Karl-Magnus, the GM for DICE, I was frankly blown away.
"She pitched an idea that frankly could only be built on gen 4, is a stunning concept, and when she came to us we knew we had it. And yes, we’ve been testing ideas and we’ve been prototyping stuff, and I’m glad that we waited to get the right idea.
"It will be a very innovative game that people, I think, will be surprised by what we show. I’m genuinely excited by it."
The next-generation game, says Söderlund will be a different Mirror’s Edge; rebooting the series and taking place in an open world. I’m excited to see what DICE does with the series I just really, really hope they manage to not screw it up.
Last Updated: July 29, 2013
TiMsTeR1033
July 29, 2013 at 12:36
how can it be rebooting the series if there was only mirrors edge? only made that 1 game
Trevor Davies
July 29, 2013 at 12:38
It’s the trendy new word to use instead of sequel.
Gavin Mannion
July 29, 2013 at 12:38
I just finished Mirror’s Edge on the iPad… was actually quite a lot of fun
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 29, 2013 at 12:39
Have you played the console/PC version, really stunning game. I have high hopes for this one
Gavin Mannion
July 29, 2013 at 12:39
no not properly.. I need to get back to it one day
Admiral Chief Minion 47
July 29, 2013 at 12:41
*gives gav the stink eye*
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 29, 2013 at 12:41
You should , really awesome, was more of a Tech Demo imo, also has an amazing sound track
Admiral Chief Minion 47
July 29, 2013 at 12:42
Yeah, really enjoyed that one!
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 29, 2013 at 12:44
Yup was extremely refreshing and different , was much appreciated
Admiral Chief Minion 47
July 29, 2013 at 12:45
Indeed. Ahead of its time in my opinion
Umar Kiiroi Senk?
July 29, 2013 at 12:47
Have to agree, but it needed a lot of polishing , which is why I’m excited for this, if they get it right , we have a huge winner…just not on Rift, could never play this on Rift
Admiral Chief Minion 47
July 29, 2013 at 12:51
Haha, indeed. Some really O_O moments in that game.
Ppl with fear of heights, bewaaaaare
Kromas
July 29, 2013 at 13:01
I really enjoyed the anime style of the cutscenes.
Admiral Chief Minion 47
July 29, 2013 at 12:42
You had me at Mirror’s Edge, now you slap in “open world” as well?
WINNER
RinceDAmasterdebata
July 29, 2013 at 13:04
But the aren’t using Pratchett! Very sad panda.
ElimiNathan
July 29, 2013 at 13:12
Open World will make it interesting indeed
Mirrors_Edgy
July 29, 2013 at 13:45
can’t wait! Mirrors Edge rocked!
VinTaco
July 29, 2013 at 14:20
How to make Mirrors Edge 2:
Takes Mirrors Edge 1, copy paste.
Find replace “guns” with “nothing because this game doesn’t need combat”
Print.
10/10