Okay, so here’s something wild. I stumbled across this job listing from Maze Theory—yeah, those folks known for some cool VR stuff—and turns out they’re cooking up something big after dropping Thief VR. Picture this, it’s called Project Xeno for now. The job listing, which I swear was like finding a treasure map with half the pieces missing, drops hints about a major game based on a “flagship IP.” Whatever that means. Oh, and there’s a movie tie-in? Makes you wonder what’s simmering behind the scenes.
They’re looking for someone to lead gameplay design. The whole thing is hyped as a “groundbreaking” VR narrative with next-gen vibes. I mean, they’re saying it’s a fusion of cinema-style storytelling and sci-fi drama. Sounds intense, right? But, like, not a lot of breadcrumbs for us to munch on yet. It’s a temp gig with a shot at going full-time, which is honestly kind of thrilling and terrifying? Who knows.
Anyway, this Project Xeno thing has me spinning theories. Maybe it’s linked to Alien, since, you know, Xenomorphs and all that Ridley Scott magic in the mix. But that’s like connecting dots with invisible ink. Plus, there’s this other Alien: Rogue Incursion game being brewed by Survios, which might muddy the waters. But hey, speculating is half the fun.
Maze Theory has dipped its toes in big-name collabs before—Peaky Blinders and Doctor Who, anyone?—so it’s not like this crazy leap into movie-game fusion land is shocking. Lately, besides Thief VR, they’ve been juggling original stuff too, like Freerunner Championships and Infinite Inside. They’re even venturing into PlayStation VR2 territory with Ancient Dungeon VR. Seriously, it feels like they’re making a VR smorgasbord.
Right now, nobody knows what platforms will host Project Xeno, or when it’s dropping. But you can bet I’ll be on the lookout for more tidbits. Got a hunch this one’s gonna be a trip.
