Highlights
- Ready at Dawn had exciting plans for a sequel to The Order: 1886, which were ultimately scrapped.
- Despite some highlights, The Order: 1886 was criticized for its generic gameplay and forced letterboxing.
- The possible sequel should address criticisms of the gameplay and improve on the fundamentals of the original.
According to a well-known gaming industry insider, Ready at Dawn had plans for a sequel to The Order: 1886 before it was scrapped, with claims that the studio had “great” ideas. The Order: 1886 was originally released in 2015 as a PS4 exclusive and showcased some impressive technology that utilized the console’s hardware. Although it was planned as a next-generation innovation, it was not as successful as other PS4 console games, such as Marvel’s Spider-Man or 2018 God of War.
Some of the game’s shortcomings have already been discussed at length by players, such as it being a generic cover shooter that doesn’t offer enough newness in the gameplay, or there were complaints about the forced letterboxing that was meant to give the game more cinematic character. Some felt that the idea didn’t work. Despite some of the game’s highlights, such as the detailed graphics and steampunk London setting, The Order: 1866 is a polarizing game that struggles to stand out, especially after nearly a decade. Despite the game’s flaws, players believe there are enough frameworks that the developers can improve in a sequel The Order: 1886According to a recent report from a well-known insider, developer Ready at Dawn seems to have thought the same thing.
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Well-known gaming industry insider Shinobi602 recently posted on Twitter about Meta’s closure of Ready at Dawn earlier this week. He lamented the studio’s closure, calling it a “sad end” for a studio that worked on some of the best games for the PlayStation Portable. Shinobi then claims that Ready at Dawn had “great plans” for a sequel The Order: 1886 before Meta acquired the studio in 2020.
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This alleged continuation of The Order: 1886 would have been a huge leap in quality, as the developers had a game engine that the studio had spent a lot of time and resources developing. According to Shinobi, the developers wanted to focus on the gameplay, which was one of the biggest criticisms of The Order: 1886. Shinobi claims that Ready at Dawn’s performances with the improvement between Assassin’s Creed And Assassin’s Creed 2.
The future of The Order: 1886 is pretty murky at the moment as Sony hasn’t done much to upgrade the IP in any way. There have been rumors about The Order: 1886 a comeback, as Sony has filed a new trademark for the game, possibly as an upgrade for the PS5 version, but nothing has come of it yet. The Order: 1886 is currently gathering dust and remains one of Sony’s many neglected IPs.
The Order: 1886
Set in the dark Victorian streets of London in an alternate timeline, The Order: 1886 is a third-person shooter from Ready at Dawn. As one of the Knights of the Round Table, players take on the role of Sir Galahad, tasked with protecting the crown from supernatural threats and the enemies of the government. His arsenal includes an assortment of high-tech tools and weapons to aid players on their journey through the action-adventure.
- Released
- 20 February 2015
- ESRB
- M for adults over 17 years due to blood and brutality, intense violence, nudity, sexual content and strong language
