A cryptic social media post may suggest that Xbox exclusive ReCore may be making some form of return in the future. Fans of ReCore have been asking for a sequel to the forgotten Xbox title for years now, although no response has been received until now.
ReCore was considered one of the most disappointing games of 2016, with much of the promise of the third-person adventure game unfulfilled. The game faced criticism for dated mechanics and a story that many struggled to fully engage with. Developer Armature Studio has been busy since the game's release, with a variety of ports and several new IPs littering the company's portfolio ever since. Despite ReCore's mixed reception, none of the studio's other IPs have proven as popular as the 2016 title, so it's entirely possible the company is looking to the past for projects going forward.
ReCore's surprise reappearance comes from an Instagram post from the official ReCore account, showing off what appears to be knitting instructions for an unknown creation. It's worth wondering if any fan will follow these instructions to see what it creates. The last post on the account was in September 2017, so its rise from the dead will definitely come as a shock to gamers. Players will have to remain patient for further ReCore news,however.
With how random the news is, and with the franchise dormant for years, the post may mean nothing. The account may even have been hacked, with the post being a troll for fans of the franchise. But it's a glimmer of hope to those who did enjoy the original, and if a game is in development, it's an opportunity to correct past mistakes and finally make ReCore a franchise worth becoming invested in. As a Microsoft franchise, any ReCore game would likely be an Xbox Game Pass day one title, which would be a great chance for players to dip their toes back into the IP without a big financial investment.
The future of ReCore hasn't been discussed for some time, with many assuming that it had been long-forgotten among Microsoft's stronger IPs. There was once a time when the game was seen as having huge potential, with the idea of a ReCore movie even floated before the release of the original game. It's currently unclear what the plan is, even if a game is in development. A remaster is possible, although at seven years old many would expect the developer to wait for a more significant anniversary, especially for a game that wasn't particularly beloved. A sequel seems much more likely, giving the developer more creative freedom to hand Microsoft another amazing IP to use in the future.
ReCore is available now for PC and Xbox One.
Source: Pure Xbox