The renowned publisher has secured Ben Brinkman from the creators of Apex Legends to direct the studio crew at their internal studio, which is currently developing the anticipated over-the-shoulder action-packed title known as this innovative game.
Management Change Follows Mixed Response
Brinkman steps into the leadership position at the development studio following the dismissal of previous head Michael Condrey, who was removed from his post due to the game's lackluster unveiling last autumn.
Recently, the company's top executive a key figure notified team members about this organizational change through an official communication, which emphasized that playtesting had shown the need for a more defined direction.
The president stated that the developers is now refining the project with a refreshed approach, aiming to address player expectations.
A Pattern of Strategic Acquisitions
This announcement echoes a comparable move taken by 2K Games in the summer, when they recruited an industry veteran from Blizzard to assist with the beloved franchise development group.
Here is the full content from the president's announcement:
Team—
I understand you all just wrapped up your gathering - I hope you’re as excited as I am with the positive developments. Last time I sent you all a update, I expressed the following: “I am confident in this crew. You all are some of the most dedicated and creative designers we have had the chance to work with - and we’re looking forward for that relationship to endure.”
Given your hard work and flexibility, particularly over the last year, you consistently demonstrate that.
The community feedback from last autumn’s the game playtest was informative. It affirmed the promise of a roguelike shooter but told us we still had improvements to make. It revealed the requirement for a clearer identity.
It’s been inspiring to see how far you’ve advanced. You took the criticism to consideration and reimagined the title with a revitalized goal - one that’s ready to achieve its potential to our fans.
The trust in Project ETHOS grows every day. To advance the remarkable development you’ve made, It is a pleasure to welcome Ben Brinkman as the new Lead of the team. After a period of talks, Ben officially joins us on the specified date.
His guidance and background in the PVP shooter genre is considerable, having dedicated the last 15 years creating and managing some of the most popular series in gaming, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops, and more recently, Apex Legends.
I invite you all in welcoming Ben next week. We are all looking forward to keep witnessing the progress of Project ETHOS in the weeks to come.
The President
Experience of the New Head
The appointee currently serves in the position of senior developer and head of production at Respawn Entertainment for their flagship title. He earlier worked at Treyarch and Activision in diverse production roles on the iconic franchise series, and, before that, had periods at other industry leaders.
Game Information and Concept
The upcoming game was revealed in October 2024 in conjunction with a early access event. At the time, 31st Union portrayed the game as a "free-to-play, 3rd-person roguelike hero shooter and an thrilling advancement on the style."
"Build your perfect run—or die trying—in this 3rd-person action shooter! Build your hero in real-time to suit your personal playstyle," the description explains. "Face the competition with new abilities, challenges, and obstacles that change every match. Do you safely extract with your valuable rewards? Alternatively go big, risk it all, and trust your team can secure victory? The decision is up to you."
Project Ethos does not have an confirmed release date or platforms, but enthusiasts can anticipate additional details as production continues.
