EA resurrects classic franchise

Starbreeze Studios working on as-yet-unnamed update to ‘acclaimed series’

EA Partners has teamed up with The Darkness developers Starbreeze Studios to reinvent one of the publisher’s classic franchises.

The title, with the internal code name Project RedLime, is being developed for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

“EA Partners is thrilled to hand over the keys to one of EA’s most acclaimed franchises to Starbreeze Studios,” said David DeMartini, vice president and general manager of EA Partners.

“Starbreeze’s pedigree is undisputed and we could not be happier to welcome them to the EA Partners family. The team is creating an incredibly innovative take on a classic property and EA Partners is poised to deliver a blockbuster launch on the global stage.”