Just today, Developer People Can Fly and Sony Interactive Entertainment have unveiled their plans for an exciting new video game, tentatively known as “Project Delta.” While we’re still in the dark about the exact nature of this project, PlayStation enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation, with many crossing their fingers for a new SOCOM game.
The speculation gained traction thanks to a keen observer on the PS5 subreddit. This user pointed out that the two companies are joining forces to develop a game based on one of Sony’s existing intellectual properties. Given People Can Fly’s track record with shooters like Outriders and Gears of War: Judgment, it’s likely that the game will involve gunplay. As fans dive into enthusiastic discussions, the frontrunners in the rumor mill are SOCOM, Killzone, Resistance, and Warhawk.
“If they’re sticking to what they know, it’s gotta be SOCOM or Killzone,” one Redditor commented, viewing the developers’ history as a clue. Another user weighed in, suggesting Resistance as a strong contender.
Meanwhile, someone else piped up with a bit of nostalgia, “I’d love a Warhawk reboot. That game had the Fortnite potential before Fortnite became a thing, but Sony didn’t really harness it.”
Adding to the wishful thinking, another fan exclaimed, “Please God, let it be Resistance.”
Let’s be real, though—this is all just guesswork at this point. For all we know, they could throw us a curveball and do something completely unexpected, like a third-person shooter version of Knack. It’ll be a while before we find out for certain.
For those who might not remember, SOCOM was a beloved series of third-person tactical shooters, with releases spanning PS2, PS3, and the PSP. The franchise’s last outing was the 2011 release of SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs. Reception was lukewarm, as it scored an average of 67 on Metacritic over 64 reviews. Since then, the series has been lying low.
