Rumors of a New SOCOM Game Emerge as Sony Engages People Can Fly for Secret Project

Today, an exciting partnership has been announced between the developer People Can Fly and Sony Interactive Entertainment. They are collaborating on a new video game, currently operating under the codename “Project Delta.” The specifics of this project remain a mystery, but there’s a buzz of speculation, especially among PlayStation enthusiasts, who are hoping it could potentially be a revival of the SOCOM series.

The anticipation gained momentum after a sharp-eyed Reddit user from the PS5 subreddit highlighted the collaboration between the two companies involving a Sony-owned IP. Known for their expertise in crafting compelling shooter games such as Outriders and Gears of War: Judgment, People Can Fly’s involvement narrows down the possibilities from the PlayStation library. Among the most talked-about options are SOCOM, Killzone, Resistance, and Warhawk.

A Redditor weighed in, “It’s likely either SOCOM or Killzone since this developer specializes in shooters. Resistance is a possibility too.” Another community member chimed in with their hopes, “I wouldn’t mind seeing a Warhawk reboot. That game had the potential to compete with Fortnite, but Sony didn’t quite tap into it.” Meanwhile, another fan expressed their desire with a simple plea, “Please God, let it be Resistance.”

While it’s fun to speculate, the reality is that no one knows for sure what this game will be; it could even turn out to be something entirely unexpected, like a third-person shooter inspired by Knack. One thing is for certain: patience will be required, as details may not emerge for a few years.

For those not familiar, SOCOM was a well-regarded third-person tactical shooter series that made its mark on the PS2, PS3, and PSP. The last game in the series, SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs, was released in 2011. It received mixed reviews, with an average score of 67 on Metacritic based on 64 critic reviews, and has been on hiatus ever since. Could this new collaboration be the series’ long-awaited return? Only time will tell.