Ethan Crossfield 
Franchise revivals remain a major part of the modern games industry, especially as publishers revisit recognizable series for new audiences. The latest possible comeback involves Killzone, with a report claiming that Guerrilla Games is connected to a new project and that People Can Fly may be leading development.
A Possible Return for PlayStation’s Sci-Fi Shooter
According to a September 6 report from MP1st, a new Killzone game is in development. The project is reportedly still in the early stages, and the available information does not establish whether it will be a full reboot, a remaster, or a remake.
The most consistent rumor described by the outlet points to a visual update of an older entry. MP1st believes the original Killzone, released in 2004, would be the logical candidate, although it has not confirmed which game is being revisited. No official announcement has been made, and the report says one should not be expected soon.
People Can Fly Is Reportedly Involved
The report also claims that Guerrilla Games may be working with a development studio outside Sony’s ownership. MP1st connects the rumor to a March 2025 agreement between PlayStation and People Can Fly, under which the Bulletstorm and Outriders developer was announced to be making a new game based on an existing Sony intellectual property.
The outlet could not confirm that the project is Killzone, but it believes People Can Fly is leading development. The rumored title is reportedly known internally as Project Delta. People Can Fly is already associated with several other projects, including an Xbox game, a Krafton project, a recently discovered collaboration with 2K, and co-development work on Gears of War: E-Day.
What the Rumor Means for Guerrilla Games
Killzone debuted in 2004 as a first-person science-fiction shooter series from Guerrilla Games. Four mainline games arrived between 2004 and 2013, with Killzone: Shadow Fall serving as a PlayStation 4 launch title. The franchise also produced Killzone: Liberation on PSP and Killzone: Mercenary on PlayStation Vita.
Guerrilla is now more closely associated with Horizon, and the report suggests the studio’s plans may have shifted. It was allegedly expected to focus on Killzone after Horizon Hunters Gathering, but development on that live-service spinoff has reportedly been rebooted. MP1st has also heard that Horizon 3 could follow the Killzone project, though the early stage of development means those plans remain subject to change.
Key points
- A new Killzone project is reportedly in early development.
- The project may be a remake or remaster rather than a wholly new sequel.
- People Can Fly is rumored to be leading development with Guerrilla Games involved.
- An official announcement is not expected in the near future.
Expert View
If accurate, the report would signal that PlayStation is willing to revive a dormant shooter franchise through an external development partnership. A remake of the 2004 Killzone could give the series a cleaner entry point than a direct continuation, while allowing Guerrilla to remain connected to its earlier work. However, the project’s reported early development status makes every major detail—including the game being remade, the scope of the update, and People Can Fly’s role—unconfirmed.
