Dave Bautista Enters Game Development With Cat Assassin Game; Working Alongside “Stray” Writer
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Former pro wrestler Dave “Batista” Bautista transitioned from the WWE to acting and is now wearing a new cap, as he has also entering game development through his production company, Dogbone Entertainment.
The game is Cat Assassin, and it is being groomed to become a media franchise brought to life by Steve Lerner, the writer behind the cat-loving indie hit Stray.
The project is in its early days, but the general direction has been shared.
Cat Assassin Project Headed by Dave Bautista and the Writer of Stray
Details about Cat Assassin and what direction its headed has been shared (via Game Rant). In Cat Assassin, the planned media franchise will transport players into a perilous neo-noir world populated by anthropomorphic cats. Players will be put into the role of a skilled assassin named Hugh who must navigate the dangerous world shaped by the cartels, power brokers and other hazardous elements in the city.
Taking charge in shaping the world is Steve Lerner, the writer behind the indie smash hit, Stray, which also featured a cat-centric protagonist. Bautista isn’t part of the project for publicity’s sake, either, as it’ll be the actor’s creative vision that’ll be brought to life. Bautista is, of course, most popularly known as Batista in the WWE, before pursuing acting full-time, and has since gained popularity playing Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as appearing in movies like Dune 2, Knock at the Cabin, and more.
The gameplay is described as stealth-action, drawing inspiration from games like the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Splinter Cell, Sifu, and, notably, Stray. It’s also described as having a blend of humor, action, and stealth, so players won’t get bogged down by an overly serious tone all throughout the experience.
Canada-based Titan1Studios is developing the game in collaboration with Dogbone. The project isn’t just meant as a game; Cat Assassin is planned to be a multimedia property, featuring an animated series, film, and a series of video games.
There are a ton of details left to be shared for Cat Assassin, and if its quality is anything close to Stray, then fans of action games (not just cats) have one game they might want to keep on their radar.
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