People Can Fly Canceled Two Games For A Secret PlayStation Project

In a surprising turn of events, acclaimed game developer People Can Fly has officially canceled not one but two major projects—Project Gemini and Project Bifrost. The news is sending shockwaves through the gaming industry as emerging reports confirm that the company, best known for games like Bulletstorm and Outriders, has had to make this tough decision mainly due to ongoing financial pressures and publisher complications. 

However, despite all that chaos, one project has been left alone—their secret PlayStation-only game based on a Sony-owned IP. This may be the most interesting of all of them. This information comes directly from People Can Fly, as revealed in a letter sent to investors and the general public detailing the cancellations.

The studio stated that Project Gemini had to be put on hold due to unresolved issues with the distributor. They didn't say Square Enix by name, but earlier stories had tied the game to that company. On the other hand, Project Bifrost had to be shut down because of a lack of money. In simple terms, the money ran out.

Undoubtedly, these delays are upsetting. It was expected that both Gemini and Bifrost would be internal developments that would bring new IPs or new styles under Square Enix's control. The projects had been quietly being worked on for a while. There had been no playable or advertising material released, but sources say that both games were in important stages of development. Both are now dead in the water, one because of problems with the partners and the other because of money problems. This is a depressing reminder of how unstable game development can be.

While those deaths are painful, all eyes are now on Project Dagger, which has been renamed Project Delta within the company. This is the PlayStation-only game that People Can Fly is working on with Sony Interactive Entertainment under the code name "Ghost." This title, unlike the other two, remains very much alive. It hasn't been put on the chopping block yet, and all signs indicate that it will be one of the studio's top goals going forward.

The riddle surrounding Project Delta is what makes it so interesting. Officially, not much is known, but one important fact has already sparked a lot of discussion in the gaming community: the project is based on a Sony IP that already exists. That immediately rules out any new ideas and puts this game in the bigger PlayStation canon, which makes it easy for fans to come up with theories and guesses.

The most likely candidate in those fan theories? Pushing back. The popular first-person shooter series, which was created by Insomniac Games, hasn't had a new major game since Resistance 3, which came out more than ten years ago in 2011. Fans think that since Insomniac is busy with the Spider-Man series and Wolverine, it might be time for another company to step up. People Can Fly, with their background in first-person shooters, seems like a great choice. All of this is just a guess, but the studio's past work makes the Resistance idea hard to dismiss.

Let's not forget that this isn't the first time that Sony has hired someone else to work on one of its brands. Sony has a long history of hiring outside writers to make new versions or spin-offs of well-known brands. People Can Fly is known for making fast-paced, dramatic shooters with powerful gameplay. A return to Resistance might fit right in.

However, it's also possible that Project Delta is connected to something even stranger. Could it be a new take on another famous PlayStation game like Killzone? Or maybe a title that has been lost for a long time, like Syphon Filter? Some people think it might have something to do with SOCOM, Sony's inactive tactical military series that has been around for too long. In any case, Sony's choice to give People Can Fly a well-known IP shows that they have faith in the studio's ability to handle a prominent brand with high standards.

The time of this situation makes it even more interesting. While Gemini and Bifrost were either self-funded or worked on with outside help, Project Delta appears to have Sony's full support. That kind of help can make all the difference for a company, especially when the entire industry is experiencing financial constraints. As companies around the world continue to lay off workers, having a first-party relationship with Sony is not only a lifeline, it's also a smart move.

Really, People Can Fly just recently said that their work with Sony is still going strong and hasn't been affected by the recent changes. Even though there isn't a video, concept art, or release date yet, the studio's promise that Project Delta will continue to be worked on without stopping says a lot. These days, even big games are being pushed back or dropped completely, so just staying alive is a win.

However, the cancellation of Gemini and Bifrost does raise concerns about the studio's long-term financial health. It's no secret that making an AAA game now costs a lot of money—budgets often go up into the hundreds of millions. It's becoming increasingly difficult for mid-sized studios like People Can Fly to secure long-term funding, particularly for new IPs or high-risk ideas. Even the strongest teams can become unstable when they lose two big projects in a row.

But teaming up with a big name like Sony might protect People Can Fly from the worst of the rough seas. Even though Sony is undergoing its own internal changes this year, it is still working hard to deliver high-quality exclusive games for the PlayStation 5. A relationship with a well-known action-shooter company could be part of Sony's plan to expand its first-party games beyond cinematic third-person adventures.

PlayStation fans are eagerly waiting for official word on what Project Delta is. Today's message, however, is clear: People Can Fly may have had setbacks, but their most important game is still on track, and it could be one of the biggest surprises in the next era of PlayStation-only games.

No matter what this secret game is, one thing is for sure: Sony is behind it, an experienced team is in charge, and now the whole industry is paying close attention.

Wait for Project Delta to come out. It could bring back a famous brand or start something completely new.