"Can't wait to try it out" - Fans react to announcement of Shroud's upcoming game, Project Astrid
Fans of popular Twitch streamer Michael "Shroud" received a pleasant surprise when he announced that he will be working on the development of a new video game.
The game was announced under the presumably working title Project Astrid. Shroud describes the game as an open-world survival shooter. He and fellow Twitch streamer Sacriel are partnering with Splash Damage, a development studio that's worked on several large FPS franchises, including Doom, Halo, and Gears of War.
A three-minute video announcing the development of Project Astrid and discussing the team's vision for the game was released on the morning of March 16.
The popular streamer has a long history of playing first-person shooters at the highest level. He is a former Counter-Strike professional and played professional Valorant in 2022 for Sentinels.
Many would expect him to know what makes a good shooter game. Fans of the streamer have their hopes high for Project Astrid, expecting his involvement to positively impact the final product.
As some may expect, parallels are already being drawn between Project Astrid and Deadrop, the first-person shooter made by YouTube Gaming streamer Dr DisRespect's development studio, Midnight Society.
Doc sent a tweet congratulating Shroud on getting involved in the game development scene.
Doc has received mixed feedback on Deadrop, with many criticizing its integration of NFTs. It is safe to say that many gamers will be hoping that the streamer's title steers away from that path.
Many other streamers reacted to the Project Astrid announcement, including big names like Lirik, TimTheTatman, and CouRage.
Fans are following a more cautious approach to the game. Some noted that the game promises an innovative experience but remained
Read more on sportskeeda.com
