Beyond Good & Evil 2 has a new lead writer (and still exists) Rock Paper Shotgun Support us Join our newsletter Visit our store Sign in / Create account If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Beyond Good & Evil 2 has a new lead writer (and still exists) Former World Of Warcraft writer joins the team News by Graham Smith Contributor Published on Aug. 4, 2022 30 comments We've been writing about Beyond Good & Evil 2 for over 14 years, but the ambitious open world sci-fi sequel hasn't been seen in over three. Ubisoft have maintained that the project isn't cancelled, and here's at least a little proof: narrative designer Sarah Arellano announced via Twitter that she's joined the project as lead writer. Arellano posted the news via Twitter in traditional fashion: It's my turn to do the thing pic.twitter.com/gS87kZn7UT- Sarah Arellano (@TheSugarVenom) August 3, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The video shows Arellano updating her Twitter bio to begin with "Lead Writer: Beyond Good & Evil 2". Arellano's previous credits include being a narrative designer on World Of Warcraft at Blizzard and a spell working on the new Saints Row. Ubisoft have continued to mention BG&2 in financial reports as an ongoing concern, but it hasn't really been seen since a gameplay explainer video at the close of 2018. That video showed a galaxy-scale open world that at times seemed empty and unfinished, but had plenty of systems around combat, crafting and exploration to suggest it was far more than a mere tech demo. It was a long road to get to that point, with years of sparse in-engine videos and CG cutscenes stretching back to 2008. It's been a bumpy road since, with project being criticised for soliciting spec work from fans and Beyond Good & Evil creator Michel Ancel departing Ubisoft in 2020. Hiring a lead writer could mean anything in terms of the status of the project, but at least means the project is being actively developed. Now I'm just left to wonder if the Netflix show is still being worked on. More News Jack King-Spooner's next handcrafted game has a teaser demo out Judero brings chat and action in the Scottish Borders Alice O'Connor 17 hours ago 1 If you were hoping for any Overwatch 2 balance changes then you'll have to wait until season two The next season begins in December CJ Wheeler 18 hours ago 3 The Dead Space remake will chuck random Necromorphs at you as you wander the Ishimura In space, no one can hear you proper bricking it CJ Wheeler 18 hours ago 8 Valve register mysterious new Neon Prime trademark in the US It doesn’t seem to be for a particularly colourful Steam Deck CJ Wheeler 20 hours ago 11 Latest Articles What are we all playing this weekend? Well? Alice O'Connor an hour ago 21 Past Wordle answers Here's an archive of previous Wordle words Ollie Toms 2 hours ago 1 Wordle answer today (Saturday 15 October) Hints and the answer to today's Wordle word Rebecca Jones 9 hours ago Overwatch 2 hero tier list Which are the best heroes in Overwatch 2? Ollie Toms 16 hours ago Supporters Only You're probably better than me at One Many Nobody You go on without… uh, you? Sin Vega 17 hours ago Supporter podcast - The Nate Files episode 13: dry bones Bad science is also FUN science! Alice Bell 18 hours ago Japanese dating show Love Wagon has surprising parallels with Yakuza and Persona My new obsession Ed Thorn 2 days ago If you're hankering after Bayonetta 3, Valkyrie Elysium might be a good substitute It's not out on PC until next month, but the console demo has been a surprise charmer Katharine Castle 1 week ago 4 We've been talking, and we think that you should wear clothes Total coincidence, but we sell some clothes Buy RPS stuff here