TRON Is Finally Getting The Game It Deserves Thanks To Disney TRON: Catalyst & Bithell

It's hard to imagine a film franchise more suited to video games than , and it might finally be getting a new game that can do the concept justice. There's been no shortage of tie-ins over the years, with some neat entries like, but the modern era hasn't seen anything quite as impressive. Although, developed by Bithell Games, featured a strong, choice-based narrative, the visual novel format doesn't necessarily deliver on what everyone would want from a experience.

Bithell Games is revisiting with, and the official reveal trailer showcases some stylish gameplay that might win over fans itching to return to the Grid. Set to release in 2025 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and NIntendo Switch, the new isometric game puts an emphasis on the story once more, but it mixes that with fluid combat, city exploration, and Light Cycle action.

Although it's not a roguelike, centers around a time loop concept, where failures can be paved over by resetting events. Aided by this mechanic, the program protagonist Exo attempts to uncover secrets and save the Grid while dealing with several threats of differing natures.

A press preview for revealed some more details about the game, showcasing Exo's unique prowess at infiltration. While it doesn't feature an open-world or a focus on branching possibilities, the "" of the game provide an interesting, two-tone look at a metropolis within the Grid.

Some of 's visual novel DNA is hanging around in, with key dialogue scenes putting character art front and center. Bithell Games is angling for the overall experience to be a meaningful experience in a similar vein to the cult classic movie tie-in, telling new stories and giving players a sense of being in that world.

The Creative Director behind is Mike Bithell, and I've been a fan of his work ever since I first played his breakout title,, over a decade ago. Bithell Games has put out a lot of strong material since then, and the indie studio's recent turn to licensed games has provided an