Atomic Arcade starts pre-production on G.I. Joe Snake Eyes game

While pre-production may seem like an intermediate step, the developers are approaching it with fervor and intensity. The team, having expanded significantly since the concept phase, will be working hard to ensure that the game lives up to the high expectations associated with the G.I. Joe franchise and the AAA classification.

It's worth noting that this game follows a long lineage of G.I. Joe titles, with the first being G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike, which was released back in 1983 on the Atari. The most recent installment was G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, a third-person shooter, released in 2020.

This announcement is a breath of fresh air for fans concerned about the game's fate, given recent reports about Wizards of the Coast's apparent scaling back of its ambitions in the video game space.

Earlier this year, it was reported that the company had canceled at least five of its unannounced games. However, it appears the G.I. Joe Snake Eyes game isn't among them.

In an industry where the quality of licensed games can be erratic, the move into pre-production is a positive sign that this title is progressing on track. For an IP like G.I. Joe, careful development and strategic handling are key to delivering a game that does justice to the franchise.

As we've seen with games like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Marvel's Spider-Man, when an iconic IP is given the necessary time and budget, the results can be spectacular.

Atomic Arcade is bringing together an impressive team of veterans from Bethesda, Sony, Warner Bros., and many more, to develop this untitled G.I. Joe game. The pre-production phase is all about shaping the game's future and providing a sneak peek into what the final release will look like.

For fans eagerly awaiting the game's release, this update is an encouraging step forward and a promising indication of the attention to detail and care being given to the development process.

As Atomic Arcade has made clear, they're incredibly proud of the work done so far and the game they're creating. The final product might be years away, but it promises to be exciting.