Reburn launches ambitious new IP with debut of La Quimera on PC via Steam (Update: delayed)
Formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine, one of multiple studios that worked on the critically acclaimed Metro game series, Reburn has created La Quimera, set in a futuristic Latin American megalopolis overrun by technological collapse, sinister corporate dealings, and multiple factions fighting for their own tomorrow.
(Update at 8:53 a.m. Pacific 4/25/25: Reburn announced the game launch is delayed).
Set in and around the fictional Latin American mega-city of Nuevo Caracas, the game tells the story of a down-on-their-luck PMC group caught up in a vast conflict between rival factions and shadowy corporations, as mystical events increasingly blur the line between reality and illusion. Exosuits provided by one such benefactor allows players to engage in intense combat, utilizing high-tech gadgetry and superhuman strength to outwit their enemies.
In addition, eager FPS fans can dive into La Quimera's unique blend of sci-fi world building, Latin American mysticism, and tense shooter combat.
The action in the trailer looks pretty compelling, as does the story about the private military corporations of the future, combined with a kind of alien mysticism. You fight against supersoldiers and robots.
Key Features include:
An original world and narrative created by Nicolas Winding Refn ( Drive , The Neon Demon ) and E.J.A. Warren.
, ) and E.J.A. Warren. Play the action-packed campaign in single-player or coordinate your efforts in co-op with up to two fellow players (total three player co-op support).
Explore the world of Nuevo Caracas and its surrounding jungles, shimmering skyscrapers, and overgrown ruins patrolled by rogue robotic creatures.
Collect and upgrade your arsenal of futuristic firearms and exosuit abilities, turning the tide of battle in your favor.
'Reburn is incredibly thrilled to finally introduce our fans to the world of La Quimera,' said Dmytro Lymar, CEO and co-founder of Reburn, in a statement. 'We're also very grateful for all the support provided by our community and partners as we continue to face the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Our work wouldn't be possible without the strength and sacrifice of those defending Ukraine. We have many more thrilling stories to tell and mysterious places to explore within the world of La Quimera, and we hope you enjoy and follow us on this adventure.'
Reburn's roster of developers includes lead gameplay designers, artists, sound engineers, programmers, and more from across the award-winning Metro series, along with other fan-favorite FPS projects including S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light , and Metro: Exodus gameplay and AI designer Oleksandr Kostiuk serves as project lead on La Quimera.
Reburn's back story
Dmytro Lymar is CEO of Reburn.
Lymar has worked in games since 2006 and previously served as director and CEO of 4A Games Ukraine, which operated as a separately owned entity distinct from other 4A Games studios.
Reburn was formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine, one of multiple studios working on the Metro video game series. Reburn comprises more than 110 developers, featuring many designers, artists, animators, programmers, QA, and more from across the Metro game franchise.
In moving on from its established IP, Kyiv, Ukraine-based Reburn is doing something rare. Most game companies get addicted to sequels. But Reburn is taking a risk on brand new IP. The world and narrative of La Quimera is written and created by Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, The Neon Demon) and E.J.A. Warren.
4A Games was founded in Kyiv in Ukraine in 2006, and development of Metro 2033 began. The company built its own 4A game engine.
In 2007, 4A Ukraine worked through its Cyprus office to sign a deal with THQ to fund development and publishing of Metro 2033. The IP rights went to THQ as part of the deal, but the IP rights to the game engine stayed with 4A Ukraine.
The title came out in 2010, and it was a hit as a triple-A game. Then THQ signed up for the development of Metro Last Light.
But in 2012, THQ went bankrupt and the rights to Metro Last Light were acquired in an auction by Koch Media, operating under the Deep Silver trademark.
In 2014, Russia attacked Ukraine for the first time. Part of the team left and founded their own studio in Malta.
La Quimera is available now on Windows PC via Steam for $30/£30 GBP.
Reburn is an independently-owned video game development studio led by CEO Dmytro Lymar. Reburn was formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine, one of multiple studios working on the Metro video game series. Reburn has more than 110 developers, featuring many designers, artists, animators, programmers, QA, and more from across the Metro game franchise. La Quimera is the studio's first unique IP.
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