{"id":159474,"date":"2023-05-15T04:13:42","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T04:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=159474"},"modified":"2023-05-16T04:14:11","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T04:14:11","slug":"pokemon-developer-game-freak-and-private-division-collaborate-on-a-new-game-titled-project-bloom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/gaming\/pokemon-developer-game-freak-and-private-division-collaborate-on-a-new-game-titled-project-bloom\/","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon developer Game Freak and Private Division Collaborate on a New Game Titled Project Bloom"},"content":{"rendered":"           <!--  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n                jQuery(document).ready(function() {\r\n                    jQuery(\".key-accordion-item .key-menu\").on(\"click\", function() {\r\n                        if (jQuery(this).parent().hasClass(\"active\")) {\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-content\").slideUp();\r\n                            jQuery(\".key-accordion-item\").removeClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).parent().addClass(\"active\");\r\n                            jQuery(this).next().slideDown();\r\n                        }\r\n                    });\r\n                })\r\n            <\/script> -->\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- start html -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"news-key-takeaway-wapper\">\r\n                                <span style=\"background-color:#39b54a;\">Key Takeaways<\/span>\r\n                <ul class=\"news-key-nbox\" style=\"border-color:#39b54a;background-color:rgba(57, 181, 74, 0.1);\">\r\n                                                        <li>Collaboration between Game Freak and Private Division: Game Freak, the developer behind Pok\u00e9mon, is partnering with Take-Two Interactive's Private Division label for an upcoming action-adventure game called Project Bloom. This marks the first collaboration between Game Freak and a Western publisher.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Unique tone and concept: Project Bloom promises to showcase a different side of Game Freak with a new and unique tone compared to their previous work, such as Pok\u00e9mon. The revealed concept art features a lone warrior in traditional Japanese attire in an ancient, swampy forest filled with fluorescent spores.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Planned release in 2026: Project Bloom is scheduled for release during Take-Two Interactive's 2026 fiscal year, which runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The director at Game Freak expressed excitement about creating a bold new IP and working with Private Division.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Game Freak's history beyond Pok\u00e9mon: Although Game Freak is most recognized for their Pok\u00e9mon games, they have a history of developing non-Pok\u00e9mon titles. Project Bloom appears to be a more ambitious endeavor, potentially exploring darker themes compared to their previous side projects.<\/li>\r\n                                                                    <li>Private Division's publishing portfolio: Private Division, established in 2017, has published games from various developers, including The Outer Worlds, Kerbal Space Program 2, and Hades. Their collaboration with Game Freak is expected to bring a fresh and ambitious gaming experience to fans worldwide.<\/li>\r\n                                                <\/ul>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renowned Pok\u00e9mon creator Game Freak has announced a partnership with Take-Two Interactive&#8217;s Private Division label for an upcoming action-adventure game, codenamed Project Bloom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently in its early development stages, Project Bloom is set to showcase a different side of Game Freak, with a new and unique tone compared to their previous work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mysterious Concept Art Revealed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the announcement, Private Division and Game Freak revealed the first piece of concept art for Project Bloom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The image displays a lone warrior, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, complete with a conical hat and sword.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The warrior is surrounded by an ancient, swampy forest filled with fluorescent spores. The artwork was created by Kazuma Koda, known for his work on titles such as Nier: Automata, Bayonetta 2, Pok\u00e9mon: Let\u2019s Go, Pikachu!, and Fire Emblem: Three Houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>                        <!-- <div class=\"container-c\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"row justify-content-between\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- <div class=\"col-post-800\"> -->\r\n                        <!-- start html -->\r\n                        <div class=\"blockquote-wapper\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                <span class=\"text_quot\">\r\n                                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The warrior is surrounded by an ancient, swampy forest filled with fluorescent spores. 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<\/h2>\n<h2><b>Aiming for a 2026 Release<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Bloom is slated for release during Take-Two Interactive&#8217;s 2026 fiscal year, which runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kota Furushima, Director at Game Freak, expressed excitement for the opportunity to create a new IP that is both bold and tonally different from the studio&#8217;s previous projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Division&#8217;s track record and global expertise have given Game Freak the confidence to develop a new action-adventure game that they are eager to share more about in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Game Freak&#8217;s History Beyond Pok\u00e9mon<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although Game Freak is best known for its work on Pok\u00e9mon games, the company has a history of developing non-Pok\u00e9mon titles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these include Pocket Card Jockey, a 3DS game from 2013 that was later remastered on Apple Arcade, and Little Town Hero, a charming RPG from 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project Bloom appears to be a more ambitious endeavor, potentially with a darker tone compared to the studio&#8217;s previous side projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Collaboration with Western Publisher<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This collaboration with Take-Two Interactive marks the first time Game Freak has teamed up with a Western publisher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Michael Worosz, Chief Strategy Officer at Take-Two Interactive and Head of Private Division, expressed excitement about working with the talented Game Freak team to bring a bold new IP to the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private Division, established in 2017, has published games such as The Outer Worlds, Kerbal Space Program 2, OlliOlli World, Rollerdrome, and Hades from various developers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, the company announced plans to publish games from studios Die Gute Fabrik, Evening Star, Piccolo Studio, and Yellow Brick Games, as well as a collaboration with W\u0113t\u0101 Workshop on a new Lord of the Rings game set in Middle-earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The partnership between Game Freak and Private Division is poised to bring a fresh and ambitious gaming experience to fans around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the release of Project Bloom is still a few years away, anticipation is already building for what the collaboration will bring to the gaming 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