Splash Damage (known for Gears Tactics, Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, and the recently announced Transformers: Reactivate) announced a new game in development.

Codenamed Project Astrid is Splash Damage’s first original IP in this new era and is leveraging the experience and knowledge of both Sacriel and shroud to create a game worthy of the genre and its fans.

Richard Jolly, CEO of Splash Damage, said, "Founding from friends who met in online PvP, Splash Damage has been passionate about crafting unforgettable multiplayer experiences for over 20 years. Project Astrid is the culmination of this passion, born out of a partnership with two close friends, who also happen to be incredibly well-respected experts in our industry. We're excited to share something fresh with our fans, as we take a bold step forward and craft a game that's truly different from anything we've done before."

Project Astrid also introduces Splash Damage’s partnership with leading creators Sacriel and shroud. With millions of combined followers, Sacriel and shroud are bringing a unique perspective to the development process from the very start; sharing their experience as players, streamers, subject matter experts, and community builders and leaders.

“This project means everything to me,” said Mike ‘shroud’ Grzesiek. “Chris and I have refined a vision for what's next in the survival genre and with Splash Damage we're setting out to build it. We want to build the best survival game ever, and with Sacriel's brain and Splash Damage's team, I know we can do it.”

Chris ‘Sacriel’ Ball said “This is a dream come true. Mike and I have been envisioning a world where we help build the game that streamers and gamers love playing. To be able to execute with a team as esteemed and experienced as Splash Damage is a privilege. In our work together to date, it is clear to us that we are truly part of the team and that we are well positioned to help bring this dream to reality."

Lance Winter, Creative Director on Project Astrid, said, “Sacriel and shroud are core members of our development team, bringing with them a unique and fresh perspective. Not only that, but they’re providing us brand new insights into what fans and creators actually want from their gaming experiences. No one knows this genre better than they do.”

With a 450-strong studio in South London, Splash Damage has entered an exciting new era. The announcement of Project Astrid today follows the reveal of Transformers: Reactivate at The Game Awards in December, both being solely developed by Splash Damage.

The studio has also bolstered its capabilities by recently acquiring UK-based Bulkhead, and even built its own in-house publishing team.

Dave Miller, Head of Publishing, said, “Working with Sacriel and shroud has given us a unique opportunity. This new era of Splash Damage is about doing things differently, but also owning the entire process; from concept to publishing. Bringing in the guys right at the start of the process allows us to use their knowledge and experience, collaborating with them to make something truly unique in the genre.”

Project Astrid is currently in pre-production, and more will be revealed in the near future.