Overview
- Del Toro said entries in the series rank among the most cinematic experiences he has had in games, citing their lighting and atmosphere as film-like.
- He made the comments on the Happy Sad Confused podcast on December 9, highlighting how the games use console resources to create nuanced visual effects.
- He also named favorites including BioShock, Death Stranding, Metal Gear Solid, Left 4 Dead, Red Dead Redemption, and called Shadow of the Colossus a masterpiece.
- An Amazon live-action adaptation remains in development after its 2022 announcement, with Ronald D. Moore reported as showrunner in 2025 and no official casting yet, though Finn Wolfhard has voiced interest.
- A recent fan theory about a Game Awards reveal was publicly debunked by franchise lead Cory Barlog, and reports of a new Egypt-set installment remain unconfirmed.