Evolution Studios entwickeln auch weiterhin exklusiv für Sony!

Wie Sony Computer Entertainment Europa heute bekannt gab, werden die Evolution Studios auch weiterhin exklusiv für Sony Plattformen entwickeln. Berühmt wurde das Entwicklerteam mit der WRC Reihe, deren vierter (und bester) Teil gegen Ende Oktober die Zelte aufschlagen wird. Man wird sich in Zukunft nicht nur der weiteren Versoftung des Rallysports hingeben, sondern arbeitet auch an einem neuen exklusiven PSP Spiel. Weitere nue Spiele und die ersten Projekte für die PlayStation 3 werden folgen.

Die Screenshots stammen aus WRC 4.

Unser Review zu WRC 3 könnt ihr hier nachlesen.

englische Pressemitteilung:

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Evolution Studios Sign Exclusive Development and Publishing Agreement

16th August 2004 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and
Evolution Studios are delighted to announce the signing of a deal that will see Evolution, creator of the multi-million selling World Rally Championship (WRC) series for PlayStation®2, develop games exclusively for SCEE and Sony platforms.

One of Europe’s leading development companies, Evolution has an October release scheduled for the fourth title in the WRC series.

Exclusive to PlayStation 2, WRC 4™: The Official Game of the FIA World Rally Championship boasts an all new handling model as well as a fantastic 1-16 player, on-line mode. Initial feedback from over 7,000 beta testers suggests WRC 4 is one of the hottest and best handling rally games in the market.

Evolution also has a visionary satellite studio, bigBig, who are currently working on a highly anticipated original title for PSP.

The exclusivity deal will see the Rally franchise continue alongside creation of new and original games titles. Phil Harrison, SCEE Executive Vice President Development, commented, “Once again, SCEE cements an exclusive relationship with one of the world’s greatest developers.”

He continued, “We’ve enjoyed an unparalleled working relationship with Evolution Studios over the past 4 years and the quality of their work on the WRC franchise can be measured by the millions of loyal fans who love the series. This strategic alliance allows our organisations to work even more closely together as we prepare for the combined challenges of new formats and expanded game design horizons.”

Under the terms of the deal, Evolution will not only continue to work on WRC for the PlayStation 2, but will apply their knowledge and expertise to begin development on future Sony platforms.

Martin Kenwright, Managing Director of Evolution said, \"We’ve enjoyed a fantastic working relationship with SCEE throughout the development of the WRC franchise and are extremely pleased to be extending this partnership. We are looking forward to working exclusively with SCEE, applying our talent, vision and technology to new products and platforms. We are confident this will cement Evolution’s position as one of the world’s finest development studios.”

WRC4 will launch in Europe at the end of October this year.