Earlier this year Nordic Games secured the rights to the MX vs. ATV series along with several other of THQ’s ips including Darksiders, Red Faction and Deadly Creatures earlier this year.
After many months of excited fans wanting to know when the series will return, The firm can today confirm that the series will be back in the first half of 2014 with a brand new title created by a team Led by Ken George and comprising of numerous MX vs. ATV staff – MX vs. ATV Supercross for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac and Linux.
The team is also maintaining the existing MX vs. ATV Alive and MX vs. ATV Reflex code and bringing back as many features as possible including multiplayer on consoles and Motoclub Depot
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be working with Nordic Games because they appreciate the team’s passion and dedication to bring the feel of real motocross racing to MX vs. ATV fans. Not just the adrenaline rush, but the whole experience from top to bottom.”, says Ken George, Executive Producer of MX vs. ATV Supercross. “A lot of the original team members have been aching to continue their passion: building the most authentic off-road racing games possible. The hiatus is over, and the team is back to work on MX vs. ATV with great new things to come.”
“We’re all devoted fans of the MX vs. ATV games,” adds Reinhard Pollice, Business & Product Development Director at Nordic Games, “so being able to play a part in continuing this brilliant series is a dream come true. We’re absolutely committed to ensuring Ken and his team receive the best support and the freedom to create the games they love making – and we’re confident that the series will continue to grow from strength to strength. Supercross is just the start of our MX vs. ATV plans. 2014 and beyond will prove to be a hell of a ride.”
IF you want to find out alittle more about Nordics plans for THQs ip Be sure to check out our interview with Nordic Games Executive Producer Martin Kreuch here.
