Bungie to rival Overwatch, Valorant with new \u201ccharacter-focused\u201d esports game Blizzard \/ BungieHaving evolved the FPS genre for more than two decades now, Bungie appears set to tackle the hero-shooter trope next, with a new job listing hinting at key details behind a new competitive title. While Destiny 2 continues to grow in popularity, breaking records with each passing year, Bungie already has its sights set on what comes next. There are no plans to abandon the epic franchise just yet, but devs are busy mapping out new projects. With plans to introduce a new IP by 2025, it\u2019s no surprise then that early details are slipping through the cracks; a job listing unearthed in April pointed towards an esports-centric future for the acclaimed studio. Now, we may have some idea of what Bungie\u2019s new competitive title will look like. According to yet another leaked job listing, the devs are eyeing a \u2018Gameplay & Combat Designer,\u2019 with experience in \u2018character-focused action games.\u2019 The nine-month contract is for Bungie\u2019s \u201cmultiplayer action game currently in incubation.\u201d This mysterious project aims to bring players together in unique ways and \u201ccreate amazing teamplay moments.\u201d Seeking a developer with experience on character-focused titles clearly points towards a few key names. With the likes of Overwatch and Valorant dominating the esports conversation of late, there\u2019s no denying hero-shooters have become more and more prevalent in recent years. Bungie could be preparing to delve into this side of the industry for the first time. Exactly how it might look, remains to be seen. It could still be a few years until the veil is lifted, but it\u2019s safe to assume there will be a heavy emphasis on character variety with teams dropping into competitive battles. Read More: When is crossplay beta coming to Destiny 2? – While Destiny features unique classes with distinct abilities, all of which can compete in the Crucible, the upcoming project appears to have an exclusive focus on PVP instead. The listing fails to mention any form of single-player or PVE experience to complement the competitive side. Halo was once considered a top-tier competitive title with players dumping thousands of hours into Bungie\u2019s most iconic franchise. Therefore, the devs are no strangers to building games with the esports industry in mind. Given the hiring process is still underway, don\u2019t expect to hear about this game anytime soon; we\u2019ll update you once we hear more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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