Is Beyond Good and Evil coming back?

During a recent interview with The Guardian, Ubisoft's chief executive Yves Guillemot hinted that a brand new sequel for the Beyond Good and Evil franchise could be in development.

Many gamers have been waiting for Ubisoft to announce the revival of the action adventure title, however developments have been few and far between since the tease of Beyond Good and Evil 2 in 2008.

When questioned directly on Beyond Good and Evil 2's current developmental status, the Ubisoft boss replied: "I can't say the name, but there is a team working with Michel Ancel on a project that is… very interesting."

In response to a potential connection between this mysterious "project" and Beyond Good and Evil, Mr Guillemot said: "It's a game I'm sure you will like very much, and we can't say more."

For those that are not entirely filled in with the idea of the game, the characters live in a super futuristic environment that is ruled by oppressive aliens. The leading character, Jade (featured in photo above,) found a link between sinister human trafficking and the aliens. Throughout the story Jade, investigative journalist and martial artist, makes it her mission to uncover this planet-wide conspiracy.

The game itself has been met with some harsh criticism in the past, arguably failing to sell in competitive numbers.

Ubisoft have hinted on several occasions, much like the teaser trailer in 2008, that they could re-launch the franchise, however confidence in financial performance has seemingly hampered the games revival.

Many fans are still optimistic surrounding the game's development, but the balance between aspirations and financial circumstances could prove problematic. In response to similar claims, Guillemot said: "For us, what counts when we create the next game is that we feel can make the best possible game."

"There are some limits that we have to get rid of, because things have changed in the meantime, but there are elements that we can keep. That's why we don't want to say anything until we are well advanced on the project. It's too early to say" he added.

[The Guardian]