Summary
The upcomingCat Assassingame and media franchise will plunge players into a dangerous neo-noir world full of anthropomorphic cats. TheCat Assassingame is set to become one part of a multimedia franchise, brought to life by writer Steve Lerner, alongside the creative vision ofDave Bautista.
For the uninformed, Steve Lerner is the writer behind therenowned cat gameStray, which put players in control of a cat that gets stranded away from its family and has to find its way home through a robot-inhabited walled city. He was also one of the writers of another Annapurna Interactive-published title, the time-looping gameTwelve Minutes. Dave Bautista, on the other hand, is best known for his roles in theGuardians of the Galaxyfilm franchise,Dune, and his years as a WWE superstar.
Now, these two are revealing a new game that will become part of a largerCat Assassinfranchise. Though much about the game and its plot remains a mystery,Cat Assassinis set in a neo-noir world full of anthropomorphic cats “of all types,” which will put players in the role of a skilled assassin named Hugh. Hugh has to navigate their way through trials and tribulations brought forth by cartels, power brokers, and other dangers in the city. Titan1Studios is partnering with Bautista’s Dogbone Entertainment to bring thestealth action video gameworldwide.Cat Assassindraws inspiration fromAssassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell, Sifu, and of course, the cat gameStray. However, the game is also described as having a blend of humor, action, and stealth, so players shouldn’t expect a completely dry and serious experience.
The Talents Behind the Cat Assassin Universe
The franchise originates fromcat gameStray’swriter Steve Lerner, with Dave Bautista partnering with Titan1Studios to bring the title to gamers the world over. While the game is likely to generate excitement among gamers, it’s just one piece of the plan.Cat Assassinis also slated to see an animated series, film, and additional video games. All involved parties seem to be very excited by the potential ofCat Assassin. President and CEO of Titan1Studios Rathan Moorthy said the partnership with Bautista and Lerner’s story writing abilities “highlights the immense potential of theCat Assassinworld.” Bautista callsCat Assassin’s world “truly unique,” and says he’s extremely eager to share it with players. Lerner called the opportunity a dream come true.
While there’s still a lot yet to be announced and revealed regarding theCat Assassinfranchise, it sounds like an intriguing and unique new IP that could appeal to a lot of players. Fans ofgames likeStrayand/or stealth action games should expect to hear Assassinin the coming months.
