In an exciting development for comic book enthusiasts, Good Shepherd, the developer behind the popular game Monster Train, has partnered with veteran publishers Rebellion to create video games based on the 2000 AD universe.
Good Shepherd, a company under Devolver Digital, has ambitious plans for the British comic book universe and expressed enthusiasm for working with Rebellion, the current rights holder for 2000 AD. The collaboration will allow the development of video games featuring iconic characters like Judge Dredd, as well as a range of cult-classic characters such as Roy of the Rovers, Sexton Blake, and Halo Jones.
Rebellion, known for its cerebral Sniper Elite series, is a multimedia company with a rich publishing history across various forms of media. As the foremost custodians of the British comics industry’s history, Rebellion aims to preserve these legacies and introduce new generations to these beloved stories through their partnership with Good Shepherd.
While specific details about the games resulting from this collaboration have not been revealed yet, the extensive 2000 AD canon and the gritty and satirical nature of characters like Judge Dredd promise a fresh and distinctive experience in the video game world. The partnership holds the potential to offer players a refreshing alternative to the more polished Marvel universe, with a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation.
