Holy crap they are making Serious Sam The Third Encounter
The Seventh Encounter: Serious Sam Gets a Well-Deserved Sequel
After nearly two and a half decades, the wait is finally over for fans of the iconic shooter franchise. Croteam and Devolver Digital have announced that a brand new entry in the Serious Sam series, titled Serious Sam: The Third Encounter, is now in the early stages of development. This long-anticipated game marks the seventh mainline installment in the series, promising a continuation of the chaotic, high-octane action that has defined the franchise for years.
The history of Serious Sam is a sprawling, somewhat messy timeline, defined by its oddball naming scheme and twisted narrative continuity. The franchise boasts a deep lineage, including the original titles, Serious Sam: The First Encounter (2001) and Serious Sam: The Second Encounter (2002), followed by Serious Sam 2 (2005), Serious Sam 3: BFE (2011), Serious Sam 4 (2020), and Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (2022). Each game operates as a chapter in the ongoing saga, focusing on the core premise of Sam the gunner relentlessly engaging massive numbers of enemies and making phone calls to the intergalactic menace, Mental.
The new installment is poised to pick up the narrative directly where the previous entries left off. Developers have signaled that this game will not be a side story, but a true continuation. The vision for Serious Sam: The Third Encounter centers on Sam striking at the very heart of Mental’s Horde, emphasizing the relentless, visceral combat that defines the series.
At the core of the Serious Sam experience is a singular focus: pure, unadulterated shooting. The formula remains rooted in the idea that the only thing standing between the player and thousands of enemies is their weapon, and the only factor determining victory is who pulls the trigger first. This emphasis on raw, focused action remains the enduring appeal of the series.
While the franchise has seen various creative spins and co-op experiments, the fundamental appeal lies in the classic FPS experience. The focus remains firmly on the frantic gunplay and the sense of overwhelming, unstoppable combat that fans have come to expect.
Despite the excitement surrounding the new title, development remains in its nascent stages. Croteam has noted that Serious Sam: The Third Encounter is currently in early development, meaning fans should expect a wait before seeing this exciting new chapter unfold. The promise remains the same: massive action, relentless enemies, and the classic Serious Sam mayhem.
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