Ex-Phoenix Labs devs reveal now scrapped 'Project Dragon' game
Game Developer
JULY 15, 2024
Concept art for Phoenix Labs' cancelled game reveals a fantasy crafting-RPG in the vein of Minecraft and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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PreMortem.Games
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Sirlin
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Brand Game Development
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CG Spectrum
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Filmustage
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PreMortem.Games
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