According to a new report The Coalition is sidestepping their tried and true cash cow Gears of War for a brand new IP, set to release before the continuation of their best known franchise. After a foray into Unreal Engine 5 with The Matrix Awakens, the company is releasing another smaller title to further familiarize themselves with the engine.
This rumor comes from known content creator and industry informant 'Rand al Thor 19' appearing on the 32nd cast of Xbox News Cast hosted by Colt Eastwood. The people involved with this podcast have fairly well known connections in the gaming industry, and have provided legitimate insider info in the past.
Apparently, following The Coalition's recent adoption of Unreal Engine 5, which they flexed with the recent tech demo and interactive advertisement The Matrix Awakens, the developers are keen to deepen their familiarity with the technology. Before continuing their take on the Gears of War saga, which they took over from Epic Games following Microsoft's acquisition of the IP, The Coalition is looking at a smaller game.