TimeSplitters Trilogy Lands on PlayStation Plus Classics, but Something’s Missing
Hey there, gamers! If you’re a PlayStation fan, you might have caught wind of the recent news that the TimeSplitters trilogy has made its way onto the PlayStation Plus Classics lineup. That’s right, TimeSplitters and its two sequels, TimeSplitters 2, and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect, are now fully playable on both PS4 and PS5 consoles. Exciting stuff, right?
The Missing Piece: Trophy Support
But hold on a minute, eagle-eyed gamers quickly noticed something was amiss. When Sony first introduced PS2 games to the Classics library, titles like Tomb Raider: Legend and Sly Raccoon came with full trophy support. Even later additions like Ghosthunter and Summoner followed suit. However, the TimeSplitters games seemed to be missing this key feature, leaving retro FPS fans scratching their heads.
One dedicated PSN user even reached out to Deep Silver, the IP holder and publisher of TimeSplitters, to inquire about the absence of trophy support. The response? “Trophies are considered and should be available in a future patch,” but alas, there’s no official release date in sight. So, for all you trophy hunters out there, the wait continues.
A Trip Down Memory Lane with a Bittersweet Reminder
While the allure of revisiting these time-hopping classics is undeniable, the return of the TimeSplitters trilogy also serves as a poignant reminder of what could have been. Remember when Free Radical was working on TimeSplitters 4? Unfortunately, the studio faced setbacks after the less-than-ideal reception of Haze on the PS3, leading to its acquisition by Crytek and later Embracer Group.
Tragically, Free Radical met its end earlier this year, marking the cancellation of TimeSplitters Next, a project that aimed to modernize the series. It’s a tough pill to swallow for fans who had hoped for a revival of this beloved franchise.
Conclusion: A Call to Preserve TimeSplitters
As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of gaming, let’s keep the spirit of TimeSplitters alive in our hearts. While the future of the franchise may be uncertain, the passion and nostalgia it evokes in gamers worldwide remain undimmed. Let’s band together and hope that another studio will rise to the challenge of reviving TimeSplitters, preserving its legacy for generations to come. Stay tuned, gamers!