Killzone 2004

About

Killzone is a sci-fi-themed first-person shooter. The game's stand-out feature is the ability to control any of the four different protagonists, each with his or her own strengths and weaknesses. Up to sixteen players could compete in the online multiplayer portion, which includes eight maps and six modes: Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Assault, Defend and Destroy, Supply Drop, and Domination. The online servers of the game have now been closed down.

Story

During the era of space exploration, a faction of humans colonized the planet Helghan. In order to survive in the harsh environment, these people mutated to the point of no longer remaining human. They developed a passionate hatred for mankind, and eventually formed the Helghast Empire, attacking the planet Vekta controlled by the Interplanetary Strategic Alliance (ISA). As Helghast soldiers invade the planet's perimeter, the ISA forces are trying to hold the ground and find a way to stop them.

What is happening now

Killzone, the sci-fi first-person shooter that launched on PlayStation 2 in 2004, appears poised for a return. Multiple reports indicate Guerrilla Games has initiated early development on a new Killzone project, likely a remake of an earlier entry in the franchise, with external studio collaboration - reportedly involving Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly. The revival comes as Guerrilla reassesses its strategy following criticism of its live-service direction, with one project requiring a complete restart. The franchise has been dormant for over a decade, with Killzone Shadowfall serving as its last major release. Beyond official development news, the series has seen some community activity, including an unofficial PC port of Shadowfall becoming available to emulated players. While the new project remains in very preliminary stages, it signals Sony's broader pivot away from forced live-service initiatives toward leveraging legacy franchises through external partnerships.