Rumors of a SOCOM Revival Emerge as Sony Enlists People Can Fly for Secret Project

Today, an exciting new partnership was unveiled between developer People Can Fly and Sony Interactive Entertainment, with the announcement that they’ll be working together on a brand-new video game, currently going by the codename “Project Delta.” While details about this new venture are still under wraps, PlayStation enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation, many convinced it could mark the return of the SOCOM series.

It was a sharp-eyed member of the PS5 subreddit on Reddit who first caught wind of this collaboration. The Polish studio, renowned for its expertise in crafting shooter games such as Outriders and Gears of War: Judgment, hints at the type of game we might expect. Fans are largely placing their bets on a SOCOM revival, though there’s also chatter about possible reinventions of Killzone, Resistance, or Warhawk.

One Reddit user commented, “It’s gotta be either SOCOM or Killzone because this team mainly focuses on shooters. Resistance would be another solid option.”

Another chimed in with nostalgia, “I’d love to see Warhawk make a comeback. That game had the potential to be as big as Fortnite. Sony just somehow missed the mark.”

“I’m hoping for Resistance,” another hopeful fan added.

Right now, all this is just guesswork. For all we know, they could surprise us with a third-person shooter starring Knack. Whatever it is, we’ll likely have to wait a bit longer before seeing any concrete details.

For those who might not remember, SOCOM was a popular tactical shooter series from the days of the PS2, PS3, and PSP. The franchise’s most recent entry, SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs, launched in 2011 but received mixed reviews, averaging a 67 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 64 critic reviews. The series has been silent since then, leaving fans eager for any sign of its return.