TimeSplitters - What Happened?
11,753ADDENDUM: It was brought to my attention that the TimeSplitters Rewind discord is active, and that development is still ongoing. During the production of this video, I decided to prioritize my time to attempt to reach out to as many former Free Radical staffers who were recently let go as I could (although unfortunately the only one who got back back to me didn't feel comfortable sharing any details regarding the project) but I should have made more effort to speak to someone on the TSR team as well. Like I said in the video, it'll be exciting when it's finished, as the wider fanbase of the franchise could use it now more than ever. Best of luck to the team, and I apologize to any members or supporters of TSR for the lack of details in this area. I'll be lightly trimming some of the video to better reflect this new information.
The best way to stay informed on their progress is through their Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nyUPVFwF84
If you'd like to join the TSR Discord to stay informed: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThJWWJGWFU1QWhZNjRoaUNRX0REZTVMRWtEZ3xBQ3Jtc0tubXZxWERnQVZLNjh2Zk1lZmVHeWZUZDBNamc0TFduZVZPQ09BWVBVZWVicTJtRHBOT1c0cm1GeEFRTi1GekNidkg0WHZVeEdpbl9VQnlHQUNWeHdOVVN5VEpvRW15Tkx1YXRXa2RkSUJneWVMcU1vdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FnyUPVFwF84&v=Kfi8sIPb9qM
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Edited By: The Cartoon Gamer https://twitter.com/GamingXperience and SoberDwarf https://twitter.com/SoberDwarf
SkeleMatt art by: Dan Walker https://twitter.com/DonWoka
Intro By: 2Snacks https://www.youtube.com/c/2ManySnacks and Little V Mills https://twitter.com/LittleVMills
WRITTEN SOURCES:
Interview with David Doak via RetroGamer Magazine Issue 218: https://www.gamesradar.com/retrogamer/ and via GamesRadar: https://www.gamesradar.com/the-history-of-timesplitters/
Former FRD employees share concept art via Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/former-free-radical-designs-devs-share-timesplitters-concept-art-and-more
Over 6000 jobs lost in video game industry in 2023 via GamesIndustry.biz: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/over-6000-games-industry-jobs-lost-in-2023-so-far
Crytek Talking to Pubs about bringing back TS via Eurogamer: https://www.eurogamer.net/timesplitters-crytek-uk-talking-to-pubs
TimeSplitters bought by Koch Media via IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/15/timesplitters-ip-bought-by-koch-project-seemingly-in-the-works
TS might come back as Free to Play via The Escapist: https://www.escapistmagazine.com/f2p-timesplitters-4-could-happen-probably-wont/
Crytek says there's not enough interest in TimeSplitters via The Escapist: https://www.escapistmagazine.com/crytek-there-isnt-enough-interest-in-timesplitters-4/
TimeSplitters Revival coming via TechRadar: https://www.techradar.com/news/timesplitters-is-coming-back-for-another-round-of-multiplayer-madness
Free Radical reforming, bringing back TS via GameInformer: https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/20/new-timesplitters-game-officially-in-development-as-free-radical-design-reforms
Free Radical Closing down via PC Gamer: https://www.pcgamer.com/timesplitters-studio-free-radical-design-has-closed-employees-say-we-join-an-ever-growing-list-of-casualties-in-a-broken-industry/
TimeSplitters 2 4K version found in HomeFront: https://www.polygon.com/22375774/timesplitters-2-homefront-the-revolution-easter-egg-cheat-code-unlock-how-to
Crytek UK behind on getting payments via MCVUK: https://mcvuk.com/business-news/publishing/crytek-uk-staff-not-paid-full-wages-since-april/
VIDEO SOURCES:
Timesplitters rewind official: https://youtu.be/6ohWHpzjKIo?feature=shared
Clonetrooper163: https://youtu.be/cet3SQkVkxs?si=tMkXZGOepQb27val
InternstellarYeti: https://youtu.be/GErnAeDiPU4?si=OytDt4PPtNd2G8LC
RetroStu: https://youtu.be/ZhSsY418Hu4?feature=shared
Joker Alex 21: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGWXKFRtKdw
MUSIC:
(all tracks from TS 1-3)
TimeSplitters Front End
Nightclub
Site
Chicago
Return to Planet X Part 1
TimeSplitters Future Perfect Menu
Spaceport
The Mall
Cortez Can't Jump
Aztec
Haunted Mansion
Egyptian Tile Set
Circus Big Top
Siberia
Disco A Go Go
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