Monolith Productions, the developers behind Shadow of Mordor and its sequel, is reportedly planning to commence work on its next title. This information comes from the fact that the studio is recently advertising numerous positions for work on a new and exciting AAA game.
After the release of Shadow of War and its DLCs, Monolith Productions hasn't really appeared in the spotlight all that much. The studio has been quiet for quite some time, with no word on a future AAA title that might be in the works. However, it seems that the studio is now aiming for bigger and better things, with the developers listing out a total of 21 jobs for various positions for graphic designers, character artists, combat designers, software engineers, and other such professionals.
Shadow of Mordor was one of the biggest surprises of 2014, with most people critically lauding the title for its brutal combat, amazing visuals, engaging stealth, and, most importantly, the ingenuity of its Nemesis system. The latter point is especially notable since Shadow of Mordor's biggest draw was the whole host of unique and diverse enemies that were generated with this system. Lowly orcs could become war chiefs by killing the player, high-level orcs could be dominated by the player to become spies, and certain enemies would come back for revenge if they were humiliated by Talion.
While Shadow of War improved upon its predecessor in many ways, the game didn't receive the critical or commercial acclaim enjoyed by its predecessor. A major reason for this stems from the microtransaction drama that plagued the game's release. WB Interactive Entertainment, the parent company of Monolith Productions, decided to add a pay-to-win system in Shadow of War that was majorly derided by many. It's attributed as one of the biggest reasons why the sales of Shadow of War failed to meet expectations.
As a result, Monolith Productions hasn't been in the limelight for quite some time. The biggest news coming out related to this company was the recent decision by WB Interactive Entertainment to patent the Nemesis System, which was another divisive move for many gamers who loved the randomness of this system and wanted it to feature in more games.
Now, with new information coming to light regarding Monolith's decision to develop a new AAA title, it seems that players won't need to wait too long. The talents of the studio will be on full display soon in a brand new game.
Shadow of Mordor and its sequel, Shadow of War, are available on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC.