Rumor: Prototype Could Be Making a Comeback

A new rumor claims that a remaster of Prototype is in development. The first Prototype game was released in 2009, with Radical Entertainment presenting players with an open-world adventure featuring unique elements.

Prototype tells the story of Alex Mercer, a man with no memory and exceptional abilities on a quest for revenge for being turned into a living weapon. The game is notable for its fast-paced and dynamic combat, with Alex being able to transform his body into weapons, a shield, or armor to defend himself, and use abilities to track enemies. He can also move quickly around New York City with jumps and runs, and utilize a special disguise ability to ensure stealth. Prototype is a single-player franchise that fans miss, and a new rumor suggests that Alex Mercer may be back soon.

Prototype Remaster Potentially in Development

On the GamingLeaksAndRumors subreddit, user StanleyMitchel shared screenshots suggesting that a Prototype remaster is in development. In them, a user named Nixson says they are “starting to believe that the new Prototype game in development is true,” but gave no further info on what players can expect. In the comments section, the OP shared more information, such as the fact that cut missions, test maps, and other features have recently been added to the open-world game. Players can see on SteamDB that Prototype received an update on September 29, although there are no official patch notes.

In addition to mentioning the inclusion of new content, the user states that new names have been added to the Prototype credits. Among them are the names of people who worked on the development of Crash Bandicoot 4, which would suggest the development of the remaster. In the comments section, players expressed excitement about the possibility of the Prototype series returning, even if only in the form of a remaster. After all, Alex Mercer’s most recent adventure was seen in 2012 with the release of Prototype 2 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Players should take the information shared by StanleyMitchel with a grain of salt, as it is speculation, and there has been no official word from the developers or Activision, the publisher of the first Prototype. It is worth noting, however, that this is not the first time the series’ name has been linked to a comeback rumor. Previously, it was claimed that Prototype 3 was in development, with the new game once again set in New York and featuring Alex Mercer as the protagonist.