DICE knows its Mirror's Edge fans want a sequel with a desperate, craven passion, but with the focus on launching Battlefield 3, we haven't gotten more than vague hints that a second isn't impossible. With Battlefield 3's release around the corner, now DICE is offering slightly less vague comments about continuing the Mirror's Edge story.
"I think it's something that people are ready to get into again," producer Patrick Liu said. "We see that there's a huge fan following -- it's almost like a cult. And we know what strengths we had, and what weaknesses we had in that game. If we were to release a new game, we'd know what to improve and how to reach a broader audience. So I definitely think there's a market there."
The story here is what Liu isn't saying -- he isn't saying that DICE has given up on Mirror's Edge; he isn't saying a sequel will never happen; he isn't saying Faith will return as a 7-foot male cyborg with tribal tattoos and a pot belly. Not that that's something he would say, but still, he didn't say it.
Reader Comments (77)
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:36PM Igor said
Double negative title is very confusing...
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:47PM Hunter141072 said
@Igor well, here we go again ... another Good & Evil story in the making... the funny thing here is that if enough people would´ve bought this game we wouldn´t be facing this... but why this happens is beyond my understanding. A game appears, it kicks-ass, amazing reviews, people loves it, but nobody buys it..... and then people complain and beg for a second part of a game that didn´t sell well, and of course the company is not really willing to develop a sequel that could end up exactly the same....a very weird thing that happens more often than expected......
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Posted: Oct 9th 2011 2:12PM ChongShin said
@Hunter141072 The problem with Mirror's Edge, in my opinion, was that it had a great story but quickly devolved into mindlessly running unimaginative obstacles. The atmosphere was great, the story had fantastic potential, the controls & such were very fun. I even liked the characters.
Then the sewer happened, the story became pointless, the obstacle courses bland, and at that point I walked away from the game. Thankfully I played it at a friend's (seriously), so I hadn't spent money on it.
The company seemed to give up on it, too, releasing obstacle course DLC and having no interest in the characters, the city, or anything that gave substance to the game play.
I've seen it on sale for almost free on steam, and this is the reason why I've never bought it.
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Then the sewer happened, the story became pointless, the obstacle courses bland, and at that point I walked away from the game. Thankfully I played it at a friend's (seriously), so I hadn't spent money on it.
The company seemed to give up on it, too, releasing obstacle course DLC and having no interest in the characters, the city, or anything that gave substance to the game play.
I've seen it on sale for almost free on steam, and this is the reason why I've never bought it.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:36PM Hi iTs SlayeR said
Make it happen! D:
You guys know that there is a fan line behind it as well as the mistakes in the first one.
Don't be what Capcom was towards Megaman!
You guys know that there is a fan line behind it as well as the mistakes in the first one.
Don't be what Capcom was towards Megaman!
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:58PM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@Hi iTs SlayeR
Shouldn't it be Don't make it not happen?
I for one would love to see a Mirrors Edge 2. I loved the first one in all its pearly white glittery skyscraper hopping to and fro.
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Shouldn't it be Don't make it not happen?
I for one would love to see a Mirrors Edge 2. I loved the first one in all its pearly white glittery skyscraper hopping to and fro.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 1:09PM Hi iTs SlayeR said
@Stevetrop Man of Mystery
This article has more confusing comments then any article on Joystiq yet. ಠ_ಠ
Anyways, I meant I hope they make Mirrors Edge 2 happen. Was a big fan of the first one.
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This article has more confusing comments then any article on Joystiq yet. ಠ_ಠ
Anyways, I meant I hope they make Mirrors Edge 2 happen. Was a big fan of the first one.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:37PM The Cole Train said
Hey Joystiq, you should change the title. It's pretty confusing
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:39PM Frostblade10 said
Hey DICE, if you're going to add Nvidia PhysX support, give us ATI/AMD guys some perks too!
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:39PM Stuwie said
Please hurry up dice mirrors edge was an amazing game
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:40PM LittleMofreaky said
So he isn't really SAYING anything? Just... just make a sequel. Not every game has to sell a million copies. Take it from Bandai. Just make less copies of the game.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 4:22PM Crayola Q Pants ESQ said
@LittleMofreaky - If they're taking advice from anyone, Bandai would probably be the last company I'd want them to listen to
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Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:44PM Acosta02 said
"Reach a broader audience."
Oh boy, here we go.
Oh boy, here we go.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 2:33PM Nytemare457 said
@Acosta02
Yeah...I really hope they don't change it too much for the "casual" audience.
It's the cancer that's killing games.
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Yeah...I really hope they don't change it too much for the "casual" audience.
It's the cancer that's killing games.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 5:17PM maveric101 said
@Acosta02
Mirror's Edge needs LESS guns, not more. a little hand-to-hand combat was fun, though. but of course the best part of the game was the running/parkour.
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Mirror's Edge needs LESS guns, not more. a little hand-to-hand combat was fun, though. but of course the best part of the game was the running/parkour.
Posted: Oct 9th 2011 2:18AM redsyrup said
@Acosta02 Seriously 'Broader Audience'? The elements of the game that weren't meant to appeal to a broader audience is what hooked me. i.e. less guns. On the other hand stun weapons like mace might be cool. 'Trap Doors' and stealth gameplay might also be cool.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:46PM Oddgirl said
And DICE, when you're done with Mirror's Edge 2, I hear EA and Lucas Arts kind of have a thing going if you know what I mean. I of course mean Battlefront III if you didn't.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:46PM RasenganFury said
Mirrors Edge 2 > Battlefield 3. Yes I know. I have not played either. I just want a sequel so much lol :p
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 3:19PM The angry pro consumer gaming ga said
@Faenix I'd go with UC3 = Batman AC > ME 2 = BF3> Skyrim> everything else.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2011 3:20PM The angry pro consumer gaming ga said
@The angry pro consumer gaming ga I need a litte more info on AC:R, but I'm still pumped for that game.
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Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:54PM RickGhastly said
I'd be all for a sequel with a different writing team. Part one was a wonderful game, wrapped up in the most pretentious and obnoxious script I've ever seen. Half of the time, I wanted to play it on mute.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:56PM jordanbiffle said
I've always felt the only reason Mirror's Edge didn't feel complete was because it was just a concept. But hearing this definitely gives me hope the next one will be way better on an already pretty good experience.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 12:58PM Gibbeynator said
I think DICE is just trolling us at this point.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 1:01PM Lerkero said
Mirror's Edge could definitely use some improvements that would make it a great game.
However, I do not want DICE, EA, or any other party to attempt to make another game in the series unless their heart is completely in it. While playing through Mirror's Edge I got the feeling that inspiration for great set pieces was lacking, as if they were just trying to finish the game and not really caring about making the experience better.
However, I do not want DICE, EA, or any other party to attempt to make another game in the series unless their heart is completely in it. While playing through Mirror's Edge I got the feeling that inspiration for great set pieces was lacking, as if they were just trying to finish the game and not really caring about making the experience better.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 1:18PM byaboy said
To sum up there might be a mirrors edge 2 but there might not be.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 1:21PM GunnersDream78 said
DICE...you better make a sequel because the first game was amazing. LOVE Mirror's Edge.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 1:36PM Gooblechev said
3DS version, please!
High-flying antics would be astounding in 3D!
High-flying antics would be astounding in 3D!
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 4:00PM Muu said
@Gooblechev
Knowing western devs' attitude towards portables I know it won't happen, but a 3DS release would answer at least one of the major problems with this game: depth perception. So much running and jumping, and that red marker gimmick didn't do enough of a job to make the game less frustrating.
They also need more proper level design.
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Knowing western devs' attitude towards portables I know it won't happen, but a 3DS release would answer at least one of the major problems with this game: depth perception. So much running and jumping, and that red marker gimmick didn't do enough of a job to make the game less frustrating.
They also need more proper level design.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 1:46PM LEONLEONLEON said
Mechanics were good, Could be improved though. It now just needs a good story and characters.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 1:52PM mguniverse said
Reach a broader audience by supporting Mac.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 2:00PM riesza said
>and how to reach a broader audience
It's over, Mirror's Edge is ruined.
It's over, Mirror's Edge is ruined.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 2:09PM agentkuo said
I still gotta play the first one!
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 2:31PM (Unverified) said
If a Mirror's Edge 2 ever comes out, it's going to suck.
The original was too niche. Mirror's Edge 2 is going mainstream. It's going to star a sexy female assassin. There's going to be "intense melee combat" and "bloody sniper kills". There are going to be "lethal stealth takedowns". Occasionally the player character will jump across a rooftop or climb across a pipe, to remind everyone of the original game.
The original was too niche. Mirror's Edge 2 is going mainstream. It's going to star a sexy female assassin. There's going to be "intense melee combat" and "bloody sniper kills". There are going to be "lethal stealth takedowns". Occasionally the player character will jump across a rooftop or climb across a pipe, to remind everyone of the original game.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 2:42PM AutomaticClutch said
@(Unverified) Wow, you got all that just from "reach a broader audience."
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Posted: Oct 8th 2011 3:48PM killerjuice said
@AutomaticClutch
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Posted: Oct 8th 2011 2:42PM GaryOldmanRulez said
"Broader audience" - that does not sound good.
Posted: Oct 8th 2011 6:28PM GaryOldmanRulez said
@Zero Hoki I agree with you there. I think DICE and EA should just realize that Mirror's Edge needs to remain fundamentally idiosyncratic, cult-friendly and modestly successful (like Tim Schafer games). Though the story is very TV thriller-esque, it's a far cry from shallow, meathead FPS's. The last thing we need is a Mirror's Warfare 2 or something like that.
Let Battlefield be their mindless cash-cow.
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Let Battlefield be their mindless cash-cow.







