The new BioShock game in development at Cloud Chamber remains a mystery to fans. It was officially announced in late 2019, and since then, there has been no official news on the game. Many gamers expect that BioShock 4 is going to be in development for some time before a launch date is set. While gamers shouldn't expect any concrete news on the game soon, an appearance at E3 2021 this summer could be a huge deal and be a great opportunity to reveal the game properly.
BioShock 4 is being developed by Cloud Chamber, a new studio founded under the 2K Games banner. The new BioShock game will mark the first in the series without its creator, Ken Levine. Important details such as location, period of time, and gameplay mechanics are being kept under wraps for the moment. Fans of the series are excited to see what the new game brings, be it a return to Rapture or Columbia, or a new setting entirely. Cloud Chamber has an opportunity to reveal the game on a big platform this summer, and it could serve to get fans excited about the new entry in the series.
An E3 Appearance Would Be Surprising
Take-Two Interactive has been confirmed for E3 2021. Take-Two is a huge name in video game publishing, and among its portfolio is the BioShock series. The company hasn't confirmed what titles specifically are going to make an appearance, but a surprise showing of BioShock 4 could be a great move. Fans currently have no idea when to expect news on the game, and a reveal during E3 would be surprising for fans and certainly create a huge buzz. This could be an impactful way to create some early anticipation for the highly anticipated game.
It's A Great Opportunity To Show Off Its Setting
It's unknown where BioShock 4 will be set, but if Cloud Chamber's job listings are to be believed, it could indicate that the series will use a new location. Job listings have revealed that the developer is looking for staff to help realize a "new and fantastical world." E3 could be the perfect time to show off the location, whether it's one that fans have seen before, or something completely fresh. The location has been key to every game in the series so far, so it stands to reason it will be vital to the new game as well. The visual of a BioShock trailer showing off its location would be huge news for fans of the series, especially after 8 years without a sequel.
BioShock Is A Huge IP
The BioShock series is one of the biggest franchises in all of gaming, and a new game in the series is sure to generate some excitement. While E3 2021 is an all-virtual event due to the ongoing global pandemic, an appearance on the traditional stage of E3 would be even bigger. The first-person shooter series is beloved by a lot of gamers and the act of revealing a new game in the franchise would be enough to get a lot of players excited, let alone the actual content of a trailer. Because the franchise is so popular, if BioShock 4 was to appear at E3, it could end up being one of the biggest stories from the event.
8 Years Since BioShock Infinite
It's been 8 years since the last game in the BioShock series. In 2013, BioShock Infinite was released to critical acclaim, but the franchise has been somewhat dormant since then. BioShock Infinite left players with a huge twist at the game's conclusion and there hasn't been any follow-up on it since. While many games have come and gone during these intervening years, some fans have been longing for a new BioShock game.
Now that BioShock 4 is officially in development, fans have started to become excited about the franchise again, and an E3 reveal would be an impactful way for the series to make its formal return. No matter the setting, BioShock 4 is certainly going to generate huge buzz when it's shown off, and some hope it could be at E3 this year.
A lot of gamers consider BioShock 4 to be years away from launching, which could easily be the case. Based on Cloud Chamber's job listings, the new game is set to be ambitious and introduce new mechanics for the series. Even if BioShock 4 is a long way from release, a teaser of some description at E3 could create a lot of excitement and become one of the biggest announcements of E3 2021. While the lack of a traditional E3 platform might not be ideal for the latest BioShock, regardless, the reveal could make headlines in the gaming industry.
BioShock 4 is currently in development.