It seems Durandill has quite a lot up his sleeve. After teasing a steady supply of content, promising plenty of different flavors and repeatedly bringing up the idea of immersion, he has started sharing some impressive visual previews that give us a better idea of what he might be working on.
And these aren't just screenshots of players on a football pitch. One of the latest images shows an injured player being carried away on a stretcher by medical staff, with an ambulance cart waiting nearby. Another preview features people walking around outside a stadium, hinting at a much broader matchday environment.
😮Immersion goes beyond the pitch
Durandill recently described immersion as a concept he particularly likes these days, adding that there is plenty of room to explore it further. These previews make that statement even more interesting. Medical teams responding to injuries, stadium surroundings populated with people, and details extending beyond the actual match could all help create a more convincing football experience. Rather than focusing exclusively on gameplay, the ambition seems to be making the entire football environment feel alive.
He also suggested that plenty of content would be made available, with different experiences and options designed to be accessible to everyone. We still don't know exactly how all these elements will be delivered or what will be available at launch. However, Durandil's latest previews are certainly giving us plenty to talk about.
And if these images are just a taste of what's coming, we might be looking at a much deeper experience than initially expected.