New Video Game Set Between ‘Blade Runner’ Movies Announced: ‘Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth
Annapurna Interactive is currently working on a game inspired by the renowned science fiction movie Blade Runner. The game takes place in the time period between the original Blade Runner film and its sequel, Blade Runner 2049. This provides players with the opportunity to discover what Deckard, the main character, was up to before his encounter with Ryan Gosling in an abandoned casino or similar setting.
Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth follows the Blade Runners – their ID name hidden from the trailer – as they explore a mysterious place called “the land of the dead.” You can’t tell much from the trailer, but we do see footage of what looks like an early version of the memory manipulation technology seen in Blade Runner 2049.
Annapurna says that this game is actually canon, taking place just a year after the events of the original film, which would put it right in the crosshairs of some of the big events hinted at in the sequel. It’s always good to see more Blade Runner in gaming, especially after the criminally underrated and recently remastered 1997 adventure game.
It’s also important to note that Annapurna Interactive is actually developing this title, not just publishing it. This is the company’s first in-house game after gaining a reputation in the industry with titles such as Stray, Outer Wilds, Donut County and more. Annapurna certainly has good taste, so we’ll see if this is an internal development. The release date is not yet known, but it is scheduled to appear on major consoles and PC.
