Ancestors Sequel Plans Confirmed, Work Remains Distant
Desilets confirms the 2019 survival hit was built as the first volume of a planned series, with any sequel work still waiting on his current project.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Patrice Desilets told Eurogamer he has plans for a sequel to Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. He said the 2019 survival action adventure was designed as volume 1 of a multi-volume work. He owns the IP but called the situation complicated. Asked whether he could make a sequel, he affirmed and said he always finishes what he starts. Actual work remains unclear while he develops 1666: Amsterdam, which is in early access.
Desilets, known as creative director on the first two Assassin's Creed games before going independent, told Eurogamer the 2019 release was built as the opening volume of a design meant to unfold in stages. The game drew attention for its theme of tracing evolution from ape to human and its severe difficulty, and it earned a Very Positive rating on Steam. Desilets said he owns the Ancestors IP, though he called the situation complicated. Asked whether he could make a sequel if he wanted to, he answered yes and said he always finishes what he starts. The immediate obstacle is his current project. 1666: Amsterdam is still in early access, and the article notes its reception has been struggling, which leaves the timing of any Ancestors work unclear.
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