Reports reveal that around 2017, developers worked on a virtual reality project in the “Breaking Bad” universe. It was not supposed to be a classic game, but rather a narrative “movie adventure” that allows you to immerse yourself in the role of a brilliant chemist and visit places from the series: from the deserts of New Mexico to Walter White's garden. Despite the fact that the creator of the series Vince Gilligan oversaw the project, the technological and financial difficulties of early VR led to the closure of the idea after a year of work.
This is not the only loss. In 2018–2020, the team developed a prototype of a horror game in a science fiction setting. Judging by the concept art, this is a game in the spirit of Dead Space with an emphasis on body horror and futuristic technologies. Although fans were waiting for a sequel to The Persistence, the artists confirmed that it was a completely new franchise. The project shared the fate of the canceled battle royale in the Twisted Metal universe.
Despite the setbacks, Firesprite is working on two major projects on Unreal Engine 5. The most emotions are caused by “Project Heartbreak”, which, according to rumors, may turn out to be a sequel to the hit Until Dawn. At the same time, the studio is recruiting employees for “Project Pillar”.