Rumors of SOCOM Revival Emerge as Sony Collaborates with People Can Fly on Secret Project

In an exciting development for the gaming world, People Can Fly and Sony Interactive Entertainment have teamed up to work on a new game they’ve codenamed “Project Delta.” Both companies shared the news today, leaving fans buzzing with possibilities, though no specific details about the project have been revealed yet. Naturally, PlayStation enthusiasts are already speculating, with many convinced this could be the much-anticipated revival of the SOCOM series.

The rumor mill started spinning courtesy of a sharp-eyed user on the PS5 subreddit. This user noted that People Can Fly and Sony are set to collaborate on a new title based on one of Sony’s existing intellectual properties. Known for their work on renowned shooters like Outriders and Gears of War: Judgment, People Can Fly might be narrowing the scope of which IPs this could involve. Over on Reddit, the consensus seems to be leaning heavily toward a new SOCOM installment, with some users also throwing names like Killzone, Resistance, and Warhawk into the mix.

As one avid fan commented, “It’s either got to be SOCOM or Killzone, considering their track record with shooters. Resistance wouldn’t be a bad guess either.” Another chimed in with some nostalgia, saying, “I wouldn’t mind a Warhawk reboot. That game had Fortnite potential before Fortnite was even a thing, but Sony missed the boat on that one.” Meanwhile, another hopeful soul wrote, “Please God, let it be Resistance.”

While the theories are fun, it’s all just speculation at this point. For all we know, they could surprise us with a third-person shooter featuring Knack. As for official details, fans will likely have to be patient for a couple more years.

For those needing a refresher, SOCOM was a hit series of third-person tactical shooters that graced the PS2, PS3, and PSP platforms. Its last installment, SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs, came out in 2011, receiving mixed reviews from critics. According to Metacritic, it garnered an average score of 67 from 64 reviews. The series has been on hiatus since then, leaving its loyal fanbase eager for a comeback.