The Walking Dead Season 5 NEW GAME UPDATE (Telltale Games Update)

Summary

In this video, the creator discusses new developments regarding Telltale Games and their delayed projects, focusing on 'The Wolf Among Us 2' and a potential new 'Walking Dead' game. The creator speculates that 'The Wolf Among Us 2' might be on hold due to the studio working on another game, possibly linked to the 'Walking Dead' franchise. They also reference an article about Skybound's investment in Telltale and discuss the possibility of a new 'Walking Dead' game being developed by Telltale instead of Deck Nine Games. The video ends with thanks to the channel's viewers and an invitation for further discussion.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video creator is revisiting a topic from a previous video about 'The Wolf Among Us 2' and its potential cancellation.
• 😀 There is speculation that 'The Wolf Among Us 2' is delayed because Telltale Games might be working on a different game, which has led to the hold on the sequel.
• 😀 The creator mentions that Telltale Games, despite being a small team, has received significant funding from Hyo Capital and Skybound to expand its projects, including the sequel to 'The Wolf Among Us' and another unannounced game.
• 😀 Skybound has confirmed there are no plans for a Season 5 of 'The Walking Dead', which raises questions about the future of the franchise.
• 😀 The video creator theorizes that the reason for the delay of 'The Wolf Among Us 2' is that Telltale might be prioritizing a different game, possibly related to 'The Walking Dead'.
• 😀 The creator points to a February 2023 article mentioning that Telltale Games raised $8 million to expand their series and fund an unannounced game, indicating a potential connection to a new 'Walking Dead' game.
• 😀 A leak from a Spring 2023 article by IGN discussed Deck 9 Games' cancellation of a 'Walking Dead' sequel project, which could hint at a possible revival of 'The Walking Dead' by Telltale Games instead.
• 😀 The creator believes that while Deck 9 Games may not be working on 'The Walking Dead' series anymore, Telltale Games could still be involved in creating a new game in the franchise.
• 😀 Skybound Games, despite canceling Deck 9's 'Walking Dead' sequel, might still have a strong interest in the franchise, particularly because the series has been financially successful.
• 😀 The video ends with the creator expressing excitement about the potential for a new 'Walking Dead' game from Telltale, and encourages viewers to subscribe to stay updated on future content.

Q & A

Why does the creator think *The Wolf Among Us 2* might be canceled?

The creator speculates that *The Wolf Among Us 2* could be canceled due to delays and a small development team. They believe Telltale Games may be working on another project, possibly causing *The Wolf Among Us 2* to be put on hold.

What new funding did Telltale Games receive and how is it related to their projects?

Telltale Games raised $8 million from Hyo Capital and Skybound. This funding is reportedly directed at expanding their series, including *The Wolf Among Us 2* and an unannounced game, which suggests Telltale is working on multiple projects simultaneously.

What role does Skybound play in Telltale's current projects?

Skybound, which owns the rights to *The Walking Dead*, has funded Telltale's projects. Despite their involvement in *The Walking Dead*, Skybound recently tweeted that they have no plans for a Season 5 of *The Walking Dead* but could still be working with Telltale on future games.

What did Skybound tweet about *The Walking Dead* series?

Skybound tweeted that, while they appreciate fans' enthusiasm for *Telltale's Walking Dead*, there are currently no plans for Season 5. This suggests that any future *Walking Dead* games may not involve Skybound directly.

How does the creator connect Deck Nine Games and *The Walking Dead*?

The creator refers to an article about Deck Nine Games, which revealed that a *Walking Dead* sequel was planned but later canceled by Skybound. This suggests that Deck Nine’s involvement with *The Walking Dead* was cut short, possibly opening the door for Telltale to take over the project.

Does the creator believe *The Walking Dead* series is fully canceled?

No, the creator doesn’t believe *The Walking Dead* is fully canceled. While Deck Nine’s involvement was canceled, the creator thinks Skybound still has an interest in the franchise, and Telltale may take over the next game in the series.

What does the creator speculate about Telltale's plans for *The Walking Dead*?

The creator believes that Telltale is preparing to take over the next *Walking Dead* game, despite Deck Nine’s canceled deal. The creator thinks Telltale could be ready to announce something about *The Walking Dead* by the end of 2024 or early 2025.

Why does the creator think *The Wolf Among Us 2* is taking so long?

The creator suggests that the long delay for *The Wolf Among Us 2* is due to Telltale working on another project, likely involving *The Walking Dead*, which could be taking priority and causing delays.

What is the significance of the funding Telltale received in February 2023?

The funding Telltale received in February 2023 from Skybound and Hyo Capital is significant because it’s tied to expanding their series and possibly supporting new projects, like *The Walking Dead*. It also hints that Telltale might be planning to make a big announcement soon.

What does the creator think about the future of Telltale Games?

The creator believes that Telltale Games has a bright future, especially with the funding they’ve received and their potential involvement in *The Walking Dead*. They express excitement about upcoming announcements, especially in relation to *The Walking Dead* and *The Wolf Among Us 2*.