Recently, news broke that the Driver TV series, which was initially announced in 2021, has been officially scrapped. The series was supposed to accompany a gaming-focused streaming service called Binge in 2022. However, due to the cancellation of the series, along with the production company behind it, it seems like the project will never see the light of day.
While it may be disappointing for fans of the franchise to hear about the cancellation, there is still a glimmer of hope. According to a Ubisoft spokesperson, they are “actively working on other exciting projects related to the franchise.” This statement leaves room for speculation about the potential revival of the Driver series in a different form.
Failed Endeavors
The demise of the Driver TV series does not come as a shock to many, given the lack of progress since its announcement. Notably, there was never a writer, director, or star publicly attached to the project, raising doubts about its feasibility from the start. Furthermore, Binge, the gaming streaming service it was supposed to launch with, never gained traction and eventually faltered.
The Last Game
The Driver video game franchise has also been dormant for quite some time, with the last installment released in 2011. Driver: San Francisco featured an unconventional plot where the main character, Tanner, finds himself in a coma with the ability to possess drivers in an open-world city. Despite its unique concept, the game received average ratings, signaling a decline in interest for the series.
With Ubisoft hinting at new projects related to the Driver franchise, fans are left wondering about the possibilities. While it is not confirmed whether a new video game is in the works, the prospect of revitalizing the beloved series is tantalizing. Whether Ubisoft chooses to explore different mediums or return to its gaming roots, only time will tell.
The cancellation of the Driver TV series may be disappointing, but it does not mark the end of the road for the franchise. With Ubisoft promising new and exciting projects in the future, fans can hold on to hope for a resurgence of the beloved series. While the fate of Driver remains uncertain, the possibility of new content on the horizon is enough to keep enthusiasts intrigued.
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